Professional Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning

Kitchen Guard of
Bergen County

Proudly serving Paramus, Hackensack, Fort Lee, Teaneck, Englewood,
and beyond — the area’s best commercial kitchen exhaust/hood
cleaning company in Bergen County

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About Kitchen Guard of Bergen County

The premier choice for commercial kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning in Bergen County, including Paramus, Hackensack, Fort Lee, Teaneck, Englewood, and surrounding communities

Our Value Proposition

About Us

Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Bergen County – Fire Protection You Can Trust

At Kitchen Guard of Bergen County, we specialize in professional, NFPA 96-compliant commercial kitchen hood cleaning and fire prevention services for restaurants, hotels, schools, and commercial kitchens across Northern New Jersey. From the bustling shopping corridors of Paramus to the historic charm of Ridgewood and the vibrant dining scenes in Teaneck and Englewood, we keep your kitchen fire-safe, code-compliant, and operating at peak efficiency.

Why Choose Kitchen Guard of Bergen County?

Certified NFPA 96 Hood Cleaning Experts – Our technicians are fully trained and certified in NFPA 96 fire code compliance, ensuring your kitchen’s exhaust and ventilation systems are safe, efficient, and always inspection-ready.
Local Knowledge, National Strength – As part of the Kitchen Guard network, we offer the reliability of a national brand with the personalized service of a local Bergen County team. We understand the unique needs of businesses in this area, from the busy corridors of Garden State Plaza in Paramus to the upscale restaurants near The Hermitage in Ridgewood and the fast-casual hotspots in Wayne.
Trusted by Top Local Businesses – From the historic eateries in Hackensack near the Bergen County Courthouse to the vibrant food scenes in Englewood and Teaneck, we deliver professional, hassle-free service that keeps your kitchen ready for every rush.
✔️Transparent, No-Nonsense Service – No upselling, no surprises. We focus exclusively on what we do best – commercial kitchen hood cleaning and exhaust system maintenance. Every service includes a detailed digital report with before-and-after photos, ensuring you’re always inspection-ready.
Long-Term Fire Safety Partner – We offer 24-month maintenance plans with consistent pricing, helping you avoid unexpected costs and stay ahead of fire risks.

Our Services – Comprehensive Fire Protection for Commercial Kitchens

Commercial Hood and Exhaust Cleaning – Deep, NFPA 96-compliant cleaning from rooftop fans to ductwork and hood systems.
Filter Exchange Programs – Reduce grease buildup and minimize fire risks. Ideal for high-volume kitchens in places like Bergenfield and Englewood.
Fan Maintenance and Small Repairs – Extend the life of your kitchen’s exhaust system. Essential for busy restaurants near Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah and corporate kitchens in Park Ridge.
Safety Inspections and Custom Maintenance Plans – Stay ahead of fire code requirements with custom plans tailored to your kitchen’s needs.
Digital Service Reports – Detailed before-and-after photos for easy record-keeping and hassle-free inspections.

Who We Serve – Comprehensive Support for Every Industry

Restaurants – From classic pizzerias in Fair Lawn to fine dining in Ridgewood
Multi-Location Chains and Franchises – High-volume brands with multiple kitchens
Schools and Universities – Including the busy cafeterias at Felician University in Lodi and Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck
Hospitals and Senior Living Facilities – Focused on safety and cleanliness, including facilities in Westwood and Oradell
Hotels, Food Courts, and Corporate Cafeterias – High-traffic kitchens like those in American Dream Mall and Willowbrook Mall in Wayne
Country Clubs and Sports Venues – From upscale golf clubs to stadium kitchens like those in Paterson

Where We Serve – Local Expertise in Bergen County

From Paramus to Fort Lee, Hackensack to Mahwah, we serve businesses throughout Bergen County and neighboring communities. Our local expertise means we understand the fire codes and operational needs unique to New Jersey’s commercial kitchens.

Experience

Whether it’s your first clean or your fiftieth, Kitchen Guard of Bergen County is here to keep your kitchen fire-safe, inspection-ready, and running strong.

Compliance & Credentials

The Standard Behind Our Bergen County Work

International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA) member logo

The work Kitchen Guard of Bergen County does is held to a standard somebody else wrote. Kitchen Guard holds corporate membership in the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association — the ANSI-accredited standards developer for this trade — and our crews clean to ANSI/IKECA C10-2021, the consensus standard for how commercial kitchen exhaust systems are cleaned.

Technicians are trained by instructors who hold the Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist (CECS) credential from IKECA. Every visit in Bergen County leaves you with dated documentation and photographs you can hand to an inspector or an insurer. Read how NFPA 96 and the ANSI/IKECA standards fit together.

Why Businesses Choose Us

We Know the Code

We Know the Code
Inspection Reports with Digital Photos

Inspection Reports with Digital Photos
Timely & Dependable

Timely & Dependable
Responsive & Reliable

Responsive & Reliable
Professional & Reliable Technicians

Professional & Reliable Technicians
Emergency SMS Alerts

Emergency SMS Alerts

Meet the Team

Konark Patel

Owner

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Konark Patel

Owner

Konark Patel

Owner

Konark Patel is the local owner of Kitchen Guard of Bergen County. With a background in engineering, technical operations, and business development, Konark brings a systems-driven mindset and a detail-oriented leadership style to the fire safety industry.

Originally from India, Konark moved to the U.S. to pursue academic and professional growth. His career spans hands-on experience in both small businesses and large-scale operations, where he developed a passion for process optimization, customer service, and results-driven performance.

What sets Konark apart is his thoughtful, curious approach to problem-solving. He focuses on understanding the root causes of challenges and building long-term solutions—whether it’s cleaning a kitchen hood system to NFPA 96 compliance or improving internal scheduling systems to better serve clients.

As a full-time professional and franchise owner, Konark is dedicated to building a high-integrity team that delivers on Kitchen Guard’s commitment to professionalism, fire safety, and outstanding customer care. He is proud to serve North Jersey’s foodservice community with excellence, transparency, and local accountability.

Join Our Team of Guardians

We are always looking for talented technicians, foreman, and Fire & Life Safety Consultants. We’re building a professional business with an empowering culture in Bergen County.

Click below to see what opportunities exist to join our growing business.

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Keeping Commercial Kitchens Safe & Efficient (and Operating)

Full Ventilation System Cleaning & Maintenance

Hood Cleaning

From the canopy to the entire ducting network and all the way to the fans on the roof, we clean your commercial kitchen to NFPA 96 standards.

This is our core competency. We clean it correctly the first time reducing any fire risk.
We clean the entire system, not just a portion of it.
We use a commercial-grade pressure washer and other equipment to clean as thoroughly as possible.
We’ll show you proof (before and after pictures) and documentation to file for compliance.

Filter Exchange

This hassle-free program frequently replaces your dirty filters – the first line of defense against grease – keeping your kitchen running efficiently (and looking good).

We know your filter sizes and we always keep clean, spare filters in our vans so we can quickly change out your dirty ones, proactively managing fire risk.

We do it so your kitchen staff doesn’t.

We clean each by pressure washing, soaking, and hand-scrubbing to ensure a thorough and proper clean to the highest standards.

Green Steam

While we’re cleaning your hood and filters, we’ll also Green Steam your kitchen floors, drains, bars, awnings, patios and dumpster areas, and more, keeping your curb appeal and customer experience high.

By providing “wet steam” deep cleaning, Kitchen Guard reaches all the areas your tired employees aren’t getting with a mop during their closing duties.

We’ll remove any unsightly build-up on pipes, drain lines, walls, and flooring by utilizing our wet steam technology (in which our commercial machines can reach temperatures of up to 300 degrees at 3500 PSI).
We apply an active enzyme in our cleaning chemical that sanitizes surfaces and keeps working after we leave.

Repairs

We can fix anything including access panels (curved and flat styles), fan replacement (upblast and utility-set), belt replacement, curb extensions and reductions, hinge kits with grease containment, roof repair (from grease damage) and any custom work request you have.

While cleaning, our trained technicians will also be able to detect and diagnose issues in your kitchen exhaust system. That’s why we offer a full line of repair options.

Our repairs keep your system in compliance with the highest safety standards established by the National Fire Protection Association.

From fixing or creating access panels on your fans to belt and entire fan replacement and grease containment or roof repair, Kitchen Guard can repair it.

Safe and Clean Kitchens for Every Industry

From fast food to 5-star full service restaurants and stadiums – we cover it all.

Restaurants

If you own one or many restaurants, we’ll keep your kitchens fire safe, clean and fully operational.

Corporate Cafeterias

Like the employees in your office building, we’ll keep your Corporate Cafeterias fully functional to the highest quality NFPA 96 standards.

Sports Venues

Your stadium’s commercial kitchens will perform as well as the teams competing with our comprehensive cleaning services.

Hospitals &
Assisted Living

We help restore commercial kitchens to be high-performing, safe and clean for your in-need patients and their families.

Educational Institutions

We study proper cleaning techniques and fire protection strategies, using commercial grade equipment, to ensure your kitchen is fully functional and your students are safe.

Hotel Chains

Your hotel’s complimentary breakfast or alluring 5-star rated luxury restaurant kitchens needs proper regular cleaning performed at the highest quality standards to keep you hospitable to the daily influx of guests.

Stories from Our Clients

We use Kitchen Guard for all our restaurants for one simple reason – they’re easy to do business with.

David Jones
Director of Operations, Verant Group

Kitchen Guard keeps our restaurant (and our wood-burning oven) clean, safe and to the necessary standards required by law.

Ivan Derezin
Owner, The Bellows Restaurant

Set it and forget it.

Adam Rinella
VP of Real Esate & Development, Ike's Love and Sandwiches

Proof in the Pictures

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Kitchen Guard of
Bergen County

About Kitchen Guard of Bergen County

About Us

Why Choose Kitchen Guard of Bergen County?

Our Services – Comprehensive Fire Protection for Commercial Kitchens

Who We Serve – Comprehensive Support for Every Industry

Where We Serve – Local Expertise in Bergen County

Experience

The Standard Behind Our Bergen County Work

Why Businesses Choose Us

Meet the Team

Konark Patel

Konark Patel

Konark Patel

Join Our Team of Guardians

Meet The Founder

Nathan Leathers

Full Ventilation System Cleaning & Maintenance

Hood Cleaning

Filter Exchange

Green Steam

Repairs