KITCHEN HOOD AND DUCT CLEANING PROGRAM

KITCHEN HOOD AND DUCT CLEANING PROGRAM

Scope of Kitchen Exhaust Hood and Duct Cleaning Scope of Work: Contractor will clean the internal components of the food service grease exhaust systems. A green cleaning product shall be used that creates no EPA recordable waste by products. The material safety data sheet and other information on the cleaning product must be provided for review by Environmental Health & Safety before use. When green products are not available,

The normal temperature range for food service frying is 325 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. As the oil temperature increases, so does the risk of an accidental grease fire. All deep fat fryers should be equipped with a high temperature limiting device, which will shut off the fuel or energy in the even the cooking oil exceeds a temperature of 475 degrees

SOP : Grease Exhaust Duct Systems: Will comprise the duct system proper from the filters up and throughout its entirety including the exhaust fan, housing and fan wheel. It shall include all surfaces on which dirt and grease can be deposited in normal operations. The contractor will remove accumulations of all foreign matter, such as dirt and grease from the exhaust ducts beginning at the hood connection and extending to and including the exit stack. Ducts will be cleaned to bare metal. Exhaust Fans: Will comprise the complete fan assembly including the structural frame assemblies, housing, fan blades, braces, louvers and all other parts in the direct path of the grease laden air, with the exception of the motor interior. Cleaning of the duct line should be 2 times a year minimum, Audit should happen Quarterly basis. Filters / UV Lights / Grease should be cleaned Once, Two times and Three times a week respectively. 

IMPORTANCE :Cleaning the hood and ventilation system is crucial, as the buildup of grease can become a serious fire hazard. The hood and ventilation system should be inspected and cleaned by a outsource   certified contractor every six months. Automatic Extinguishing System All cooking equipment that produces grease or grease-laden