NFPA 96 Certified Hood Cleaning

Dedicated NFPA 96 Expertise & AHJ Compliance Reporting

We bridge the gap between your kitchen operations and local fire authorities. Our service goes beyond the cleaning itself — we provide comprehensive compliance reporting to every Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or local fire department as required by law.

We understand that for Denver restaurateurs, compliance isn’t just about a clean hood — it’s about passing inspections and protecting your business from catastrophic fire risks.

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Commercial Hood Cleaning Near You

Denver Metro Hood Cleaning Service Areas

Our Denver-based crews serve the entire Metro area with rapid response and scheduled NFPA 96 maintenance.

Kitchen Guard of Colorado provides certified commercial hood cleaning and kitchen exhaust system cleaning across the entire Front Range and mountain communities. Our NFPA 96-certified technicians clean the full system — hood canopy, ductwork, and exhaust fan — to keep your Denver Metro kitchen fire-safe and compliant with every health and fire inspection.

Denver Metro Service Areas

  • Denver — Central Denver, LoDo, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, Highlands, RiNo, Five Points
  • Aurora — East metro’s largest city, including Fitzsimons medical campus
  • Lakewood — West Denver corridor, Belmar district
  • Arvada — Olde Town and growing north Jeffco restaurant scene
  • Westminster — US-36 corridor, Promenade retail and dining
  • Thornton — North Denver suburb, high-volume fast food and chain dining
  • Commerce City — Industrial kitchens, food production, and stadium district
  • Wheat Ridge — Emerging 38th Avenue restaurant and brewery corridor
  • Englewood — South Broadway dining hub
  • Golden — Foothills gateway, craft brewery capital
  • Littleton — Historic downtown and South Platte dining district
  • Centennial — South suburb with dense corporate cafeteria and QSR concentration
What Sets Us Apart

Why Denver Restaurants Trust Kitchen Guard

From the hood filters to the rooftop fan, our NFPA 96 certified technicians deliver full-system cleaning with every visit — plus the documentation your fire marshal and insurer require.

  • NFPA 96 certified — National Fire Protection Association standard for kitchen exhaust cleaning
    We Know the Code
    Our team is thoroughly versed in NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements and ensures fire suppression standards are met with every service.
    We Know the Code

    Our team is thoroughly versed in NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements and ensures fire suppression standards are met with every service.

  • Inspection Reports with Digital Photos
    Furthermore, we provide thorough reports with detailed photos of your kitchen exhaust systems and duct cleaning progress for full compliance transparency.
    Inspection Reports with Digital Photos

    Furthermore, we provide thorough reports with detailed photos of your kitchen exhaust systems and duct cleaning progress for full compliance transparency.

  • 30-Minute Response Time
    Whether you need updates on hood cleaning service or NFPA compliance guidance, we’re always just a call away.
    30-Minute Response Time

    Whether you need updates on hood cleaning service or NFPA compliance guidance, we’re always just a call away.

  • 24/7 Support
    We’re available around the clock for questions about compliance, scheduling, or NFPA 96 requirements via phone, text, or email.
    24/7 Support

    We’re available around the clock for questions about compliance, scheduling, or NFPA 96 requirements via phone, text, or email.

  • Professional & Reliable Technicians
    Additionally, our experienced team specializes in commercial kitchen cleaning and ensures your exhaust hood and air vent cleaning are handled with precision.
    Professional & Reliable Technicians

    Additionally, our experienced team specializes in commercial kitchen cleaning and ensures your exhaust hood and air vent cleaning are handled with precision.

  • Emergency SMS Alerts
    Consequently, you stay informed with instant alerts about hood NFPA compliance, scheduled services, or emergency maintenance needs.
    Emergency SMS Alerts

    Consequently, you stay informed with instant alerts about hood NFPA compliance, scheduled services, or emergency maintenance needs.

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NFPA 96 CERTIFIED HOOD CLEANING

Denver Metro Hood Cleaning Services

Hood Cleaning
DENVER METRO’S HOOD CLEANING SPECIALISTS

Full-System Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning That Meets NFPA 96

Serving Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Westminster, Arvada, Golden, Greenwood Village, Englewood, Littleton & the entire Denver Metro area

What’s Included in Every Hood Cleaning Service

Our NFPA 96 certified technicians clean the full exhaust system from top to bottom — hood canopy, filters, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan. First, we degrease the entire system using professional-grade cleaning agents. Next, we perform a thorough inspection to identify any buildup or compliance concerns. After that, we document every step with photos for your compliance file.

Why Denver Kitchens Need Expert NFPA 96 Service

The Denver Fire Department, West Metro Fire Rescue, and South Metro Fire Rescue all enforce NFPA 96 strictly. Specifically, high-volume kitchens in the Denver Metro area face more frequent inspections. As a result, Denver restaurants need a cleaning partner who understands local AHJ requirements — not just a pressure washer.

Proof of Compliance After Every Visit

After every service, we provide digital photo documentation and certified service stickers. Furthermore, we submit compliance reports directly to the relevant fire districts on your behalf, so you have nothing to worry about when the fire marshal visits.

Cleaning Frequency Requirements

  • High-volume kitchens (fast food, wok cooking): Every 1–3 months
  • Moderate-volume restaurants: Every 6 months
  • Low-volume / seasonal kitchens: Annually
  • All frequencies per NFPA 96 Table 11.4

Kitchen Guard’s certified technicians clean every inch of your exhaust system — from the hood canopy and grease filters to the ductwork and rooftop fan — using commercial-grade pressure washing equipment and EPA-compliant degreasers. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t just clean what you can see.

Commercial kitchen exhaust hood duct before professional cleaning - heavily coated with grease
Denver Metro Hood Cleaning

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning for Every Type of Denver Metro Kitchen

From a single-location restaurant in Englewood to a high-capacity venue like Coors Field, every commercial kitchen in the Denver Metro area is required to meet NFPA 96 hood cleaning standards. Furthermore, Kitchen Guard of Colorado is certified to serve every industry.

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

Restaurant Kitchens

Restaurants

From LoDo gastropubs to Cherry Creek fine dining and Highlands craft breweries, Kitchen Guard keeps Denver Metro restaurants fire-safe, NFPA 96 compliant, and fully operational — because flexible scheduling that never disrupts your service is our priority.

Corporate cafeteria kitchen exhaust hood cleaning in Colorado Springs

Corporate Cafeterias

Additionally, Aurora, Westminster, and Denver corporate campuses trust Kitchen Guard to keep employee cafeterias NFPA 96 compliant and grease-free. We work around your business hours so your team never misses a meal.

Sports venue commercial kitchen hood cleaning — Colorado Springs stadium and arena service

Sports Venues

Furthermore, from Ball Arena and Empower Field to sporting venues across the Denver Metro area, Kitchen Guard provides NFPA 96-certified hood cleaning that keeps concession stands and commercial kitchen exhaust systems running safely every game day.

Hospital and assisted living kitchen exhaust cleaning — NFPA 96 certified service in Colorado Springs

Hospitals &
Assisted Living

Aurora, Englewood, and Lakewood healthcare facilities rely on Kitchen Guard to keep commercial kitchens grease-free, fire safe, and NFPA 96 compliant — protecting patients, staff, and families across the Denver Metro area.

Educational institution kitchen hood cleaning — K-12 and university NFPA 96 service in Colorado Springs

Educational
Institutions

Moreover, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across the Denver Metro area trust Kitchen Guard to maintain clean, fire-safe commercial kitchens that meet NFPA 96 standards and protect students and staff.

Hotel chain commercial kitchen hood cleaning — Colorado Springs hospitality industry service

Hotel Chains

From downtown Denver boutique hotels to Centennial and Aurora extended-stay properties, Kitchen Guard delivers professional hood cleaning that keeps your kitchen pristine, NFPA 96 compliant, and ready for every guest.

What Colorado Restaurant Owners Say About Our Hood Cleaning Services

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
David Jones, Director of Operations at Verant Group
Ivan Derezin, Owner of The Bellows Restaurant
Adam Rinella, VP of Real Estate & Development at Ike's Love and Sandwiches
The Visionary Behind Kitchen Guard

Meet The Founder

Nathan Leathers

Founder

Kitchen Guard of Colorado was founded with one mission: make certified, professional hood cleaning accessible to every restaurant and commercial kitchen in Colorado. Under the leadership of founder Nathan Leathers, Kitchen Guard has grown into the Front Range’s most trusted commercial hood cleaning company, serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and facilities from Denver and Boulder to Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, and Summit County.

Nathan Leathers - Kitchen Guard founder and CEO
Our Work Speaks for Itself

See the Results: Before & After Restaurant Hood Cleaning in Denver Metro

Stadium kitchen exhaust system before and after professional NFPA 96 cleaning — Colorado Springs

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Before and after kitchen exhaust cleaning at a Colorado Springs commercial kitchen
Colorado Springs commercial kitchen hood before and after professional cleaning — grease removed
Commercial kitchen hood after professional NFPA 96 cleaning - spotless stainless steel

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DENVER METRO HOOD CLEANING FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Denver Metro restaurant owners and food service operators about NFPA 96 hood cleaning compliance.

How often should Denver Metro restaurants clean their exhaust hoods?+

Per NFPA 96 Table 11.4, cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume: high-volume kitchens (fast food, wok cooking, 24-hour operations) require cleaning every 1–3 months; moderate-volume restaurants every 6 months; and low-volume or seasonal kitchens annually. Denver Fire Department and surrounding AHJs enforce these intervals strictly.

Does Kitchen Guard serve all of Denver Metro including Cherry Creek, LoDo, and the Tech Center?+

Yes. Kitchen Guard serves the full Denver Metro area including LoDo, RiNo, Cherry Creek, Capitol Hill, the DTC, Lakewood, Aurora, Westminster, Arvada, Englewood, Littleton, and surrounding communities. Our crews provide scheduled NFPA 96 service with flexible scheduling around your operating hours.

What does NFPA 96 hood cleaning in Denver Metro include?+

Every Kitchen Guard service covers the complete exhaust system: hood canopy, grease filters, plenum chamber, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan degreased to bare metal. We provide a detailed compliance report with before-and-after photos accepted by Denver Fire Department and all Front Range AHJs.

Is Kitchen Guard licensed and insured in Colorado?+

Yes. Kitchen Guard of Colorado is fully licensed and insured, with NFPA 96 certified technicians on every job. We carry comprehensive general liability insurance and all technicians are background-checked and trained to NFPA 96 standards.

How do I get a quote for hood cleaning in Denver Metro?+

Call us at 720-600-7036 or use the online consultation form. We gather details about your kitchen type, number of hoods, and cooking volume to provide a same-day written quote. Most Denver restaurants receive a proposal within 24 hours.

What happens if Denver Fire Department finds a non-compliant hood?+

You may face fines, required immediate remediation, or temporary closure until the hood meets NFPA 96 standards. Kitchen Guard provides emergency service and the compliance documentation needed to satisfy Denver Fire Department and your AHJ.

Do you serve craft breweries and restaurants in RiNo and LoDo Denver?+

Yes. Kitchen Guard regularly services craft breweries, gastropubs, and restaurants throughout RiNo, LoDo, Five Points, and all Denver neighborhoods. Our certified technicians are experienced with the unique exhaust systems common in converted industrial spaces and high-volume brewery kitchens.

Can you handle multi-location chains in the Denver Metro area?+

Absolutely. Kitchen Guard specializes in multi-location restaurant groups and chains across Denver Metro. We coordinate centralized scheduling, provide unified compliance documentation, and offer preferred rates for multi-unit accounts throughout the Front Range.