Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Services Across Ontario
Certified. Insured. Code Compliant. We clean your entire exhaust system from the cook top all the way to the rooftop so you never have to worry about fire inspections, insurance problems, or getting shut down.
Grease Buildup Is the Number One Cause of Commercial Kitchen Fires
Here is what most kitchen operators don't think about. Every single time your kitchen runs, grease laden vapours are travelling through your exhaust hood, into the ductwork, past the exhaust fan, and out through the rooftop unit. That grease doesn't just disappear. It sticks to every interior surface it touches. Week after week, month after month, it builds up. And eventually you have a combustible fuel source running from your cook line all the way up to your roof.
That's a fire waiting to happen.
A single spark. A flare up on the grill. An overheated fryer. That's all it takes. Once the grease inside your ductwork catches fire, it spreads through the entire exhaust system in seconds. These fires are extremely difficult to contain and the damage is devastating. The thing is, almost all of them are completely preventable with regular professional hood cleaning.
Don't let this happen to your business.
Regular professional exhaust cleaning is preventable maintenance.
But fire isn't the only thing you need to worry about. In Ontario, neglecting your kitchen exhaust system comes with serious consequences that go way beyond the kitchen itself.
Ontario Fire Code fines are no joke.
Individuals can be fined up to $50,000 and corporations up to $100,000 on a first offence. Repeat violations under Part III proceedings can reach $1,500,000. That's not a typo.
Your insurance can deny your claim.
Most commercial property insurance policies require documented proof of regular professional exhaust cleaning. If you don't have current NFPA 96 compliance records and you have a fire, your insurer can deny the entire claim.
Health inspections go public.
Ontario's Food Premises Regulation requires your ventilation system to properly eliminate smoke, fumes, and excessive heat. A ventilation failure shows up on your public record where every potential customer can find it.
Fire marshals can shut you down immediately.
They have the authority to issue closure orders on the spot for kitchens with non compliant exhaust systems. You stay closed until the problem is fixed.
Your staff suffers too.
Clogged exhaust systems trap smoke, heat, and cooking odours inside the kitchen. It makes for uncomfortable working conditions and can create genuine safety issues for your team.
Professional hood cleaning eliminates all of this.
Power Hoods Systems provides certified, fully documented kitchen exhaust cleaning across all of Ontario. We protect your property, your staff, your customers, and your business.
Our Cook Top to Rooftop Hood Cleaning Process
We don't just wipe down what's visible. Our technicians clean every single component of your kitchen exhaust system down to bare metal. That's the standard required by NFPA 96 and the Ontario Fire Code. Not close to bare metal. Not mostly clean. Bare metal.
Here is exactly what happens when our crew shows up at your facility.
Step 1: Pre Cleaning Inspection
Before we touch anything, our lead technician does a full inspection of your entire exhaust system. We check the hood canopy, the filters, ductwork access panels, the exhaust fan, and the rooftop unit. We photograph everything in its current state. These 'before' photos become part of your compliance documentation. We're also looking for things that might need attention. Damaged access panels. Worn fan belts. Fusible links that have been painted over or are missing entirely. Grease buildup patterns that might mean your cleaning frequency needs to change.
Step 1: Pre Cleaning Inspection
Before we touch anything, our lead technician does a full inspection of your entire exhaust system. We check the hood canopy, the filters, ductwork access panels, the exhaust fan, and the rooftop unit. We photograph everything in its current state. These 'before' photos become part of your compliance documentation. We're also looking for things that might need attention. Damaged access panels. Worn fan belts. Fusible links that have been painted over or are missing entirely. Grease buildup patterns that might mean your cleaning frequency needs to change.
Step 2: Kitchen Protection and Preparation
Your kitchen equipment and the surrounding area get covered with plastic sheeting and absorbent pads. We protect your cooking surfaces, prep areas, flooring, everything near the exhaust system. When we're done, your kitchen looks exactly the way we found it. Clean and ready for service.
Step 2: Kitchen Protection and Preparation
Your kitchen equipment and the surrounding area get covered with plastic sheeting and absorbent pads. We protect your cooking surfaces, prep areas, flooring, everything near the exhaust system. When we're done, your kitchen looks exactly the way we found it. Clean and ready for service.
Step 3: Hood and Canopy Cleaning
We pull out all the baffle filters and soak them in a commercial degreasing solution that breaks down even heavy carbonized grease. While those are soaking, we get to work on the hood canopy itself. Hand scraping, pressure washing, getting into every corner of the interior. The grease trough, the plenum area, all interior surfaces. Every weld seam, every corner, every joint gets cleaned to bare metal. We pay extra attention to the plenum area behind the filters. That's where grease accumulates the heaviest.
Step 3: Hood and Canopy Cleaning
We pull out all the baffle filters and soak them in a commercial degreasing solution that breaks down even heavy carbonized grease. While those are soaking, we get to work on the hood canopy itself. Hand scraping, pressure washing, getting into every corner of the interior. The grease trough, the plenum area, all interior surfaces. Every weld seam, every corner, every joint gets cleaned to bare metal. We pay extra attention to the plenum area behind the filters. That's where grease accumulates the heaviest.
Step 4: Exhaust Duct Cleaning
This is the big one. It's the most critical part of the job and honestly the part that gets neglected the most. Using specialized rotary tools and commercial grade degreasing agents, we clean the entire length of your exhaust ductwork from the hood plenum all the way to the rooftop termination point. Every horizontal run, every vertical riser, every elbow and transition piece gets cleaned to bare metal.
Step 4: Exhaust Duct Cleaning
This is the big one. It's the most critical part of the job and honestly the part that gets neglected the most. Using specialized rotary tools and commercial grade degreasing agents, we clean the entire length of your exhaust ductwork from the hood plenum all the way to the rooftop termination point. Every horizontal run, every vertical riser, every elbow and transition piece gets cleaned to bare metal.
Step 5: Exhaust Fan and Rooftop Unit Cleaning
We clean the exhaust fan blades, the fan housing, and the motor housing. All the accumulated grease comes off. The rooftop grease containment unit gets inspected, cleaned, and serviced. We check fan belts and hinges for wear. We also clean up any grease that's accumulated on the rooftop around the exhaust unit, preventing roof damage over time.
Step 5: Exhaust Fan and Rooftop Unit Cleaning
We clean the exhaust fan blades, the fan housing, and the motor housing. All the accumulated grease comes off. The rooftop grease containment unit gets inspected, cleaned, and serviced. We check fan belts and hinges for wear. We also clean up any grease that's accumulated on the rooftop around the exhaust unit, preventing roof damage over time.
Step 6: Filter Cleaning or Replacement
Your baffle filters get thoroughly degreased, inspected for damage, and put back in place. If any filters are bent, warped, or just not functioning the way they should, we'll identify them and recommend replacements. Good filters matter more than people realize. They're your first line of defence.
Step 6: Filter Cleaning or Replacement
Your baffle filters get thoroughly degreased, inspected for damage, and put back in place. If any filters are bent, warped, or just not functioning the way they should, we'll identify them and recommend replacements. Good filters matter more than people realize. They're your first line of defence.
Step 7: Final Inspection, Documentation, and Certification
After everything is cleaned, our technician walks the entire system one more time. We photograph every component in its cleaned state. Then you get your complete documentation package. That includes before and after photographs, a written service report, and your NFPA 96 compliance certificate with our company name, technician name, areas cleaned, and date of service.
Step 7: Final Inspection, Documentation, and Certification
After everything is cleaned, our technician walks the entire system one more time. We photograph every component in its cleaned state. Then you get your complete documentation package. That includes before and after photographs, a written service report, and your NFPA 96 compliance certificate with our company name, technician name, areas cleaned, and date of service.
Before and After
See what bare metal clean actually looks like. Drag the slider to compare grease laden exhaust components with our NFPA 96 certified results.
Boston Pizza (Pembroke)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Castlepeak Retirement Residence (Bracebridge)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Cristo Rei Parish (Mississauga)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Hero Burgers (Kingston)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Jacks Diner (Sudbury)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Mansfeild Ski (Mansfeild)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Northhumberland Spa (Cobourg)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Pacini (Mississauga)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Sorrento Retirement (Bolton)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
St Catherines Hospital Niagara (St Catharines)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Sunset Grill (Vaughan)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Tamasha (Toronto)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Crooked Cue (Etobicoke)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Elm Grove Living Centre (Toronto)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Fairfeild Manor Ottawa (Ottawa Region)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Foodland (Hastings County)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Grand Valley Institution Of Women (Timmins)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Harveys (Muskoka Region)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Nandos (Hamilton)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Pizza Libretto (Toronto)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Queen Cross-Eaton Center (Toronto)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
The Salavation Army (Jackson Point)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Waraich Meats (Halton Region)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Wendys (Toronto)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
Wesley Acres (Eastern Ontario)
Exhaust system cleaned to bare metal standard
NFPA 96 Compliance: How Often Does Your Kitchen Need Cleaning?
If you operate a commercial kitchen in Ontario, this applies to you. The Ontario Fire Code adopts NFPA 96 as the governing standard for kitchen exhaust system maintenance. That means every commercial kitchen in the province is legally required to have its exhaust system inspected and cleaned at specific intervals.
How often you need cleaning depends on what kind of cooking you do and how much of it you do.
| Cooking Operation | Frequency | Examples | Common In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid fuel cooking | Monthly | Wood fired pizza ovens, charcoal grills, smokers | Pizzerias, BBQ restaurants, steakhouses |
| High volume cooking | Quarterly | 24 hour diners, charbroiling, wok cooking, deep frying | Fast food, diners, hotel banquet kitchens |
| Moderate volume cooking | Semi Annual | Standard restaurant cooking, electric ovens, light grilling | Casual dining, hospital cafeterias, hotel restaurants |
| Low volume cooking | Annually | Warming, light cooking, seasonal operations | Schools, retirement homes, churches, day camps |
Not sure which category your kitchen falls into?
Contact us for a free assessment. Our technicians will evaluate your cooking operations, inspect your exhaust system, and recommend the correct cleaning schedule so you stay compliant.
Request Free AssessmentWhat Fire Inspectors Actually Look For
They want to see a current NFPA 96 compliance certificate posted on the premises. They do a visual inspection of the hood interior and any accessible ductwork looking for grease accumulation (threshold is more than 50 micrometers).
They check your baffle filters, fusible links, and access panels. Following a Power Hoods cleaning, you get complete documentation that details our service report and notes any inaccessible areas, exactly as inspectors require.
Industries We Serve Across Ontario
Commercial kitchen exhaust systems show up in a lot of different types of facilities. We've cleaned them all and we understand what makes each one different.
Restaurants & Food Service
Wood fired pizzerias to fast food to casual dining. We work after hours so your kitchen is certified and ready before your morning prep crew walks in. No downtime.
Hotels & Resorts
We coordinate across all your kitchens (banquet, room service, main)—scheduling around events and occupancy so cleaning never touches the guest experience.
Hospitals & Healthcare
We use containment procedures and healthcare compatible cleaning products that minimize airborne particulates and chemical exposure to meet O. Reg. 67/93 requirements.
Schools & Universities
We offer multi-site volume pricing and summer scheduling programs. All technicians undergo strict checks to work on school grounds.
Retirement & Long-Term Care
Our protocols prioritize low noise and low odour procedures that respect residents' comfort, working overnight to avoid disruption.
Not Sure What Cleaning Schedule Your Facility Needs?
We'll assess your operation and recommend the right frequency for compliance.
Why Ontario Businesses Choose Power Hoods Systems
Certified, Trained Technicians
Every member of our cleaning crew is trained in NFPA 96 standards, proper chemical handling, working at heights, and confined space entry. We don't subcontract.
Fully Insured and WSIB Compliant
We carry comprehensive commercial liability insurance and maintain full WSIB compliance. That protects you from any liability related to our work on your property.
Complete Documentation Every Time
Every service includes before and after photo documentation, a detailed written report, and your NFPA 96 compliance certificate.
"Absolutely professional and thorough."
"Power Hoods came in after hours, cleaned our entire system to bare metal, and provided the photo report our insurance company kept demanding. We don't worry about inspections anymore."
Areas We Serve in Ontario
Power Hoods Systems provides commercial kitchen hood cleaning services across the entire province. Our teams are based in the GTA with coverage extending to every corner of Ontario.
Greater Toronto Area
Southwestern Ontario
Eastern Ontario
Northern Ontario
Don't see your city listed? Call us.
If you operate a commercial kitchen anywhere in Ontario, we can service it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hood Cleaning in Ontario
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