NFPA 96-certified hood cleaning for restaurants, fast food, hotels, and more — serving Columbus, Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard, Grove City and nearby areas.
For over 15 years, we have protected Columbus restaurants and commercial kitchens with NFPA 96-certified hood cleaning. As a result, our clients stay fire-safe, compliant, and inspection-ready.
At Kitchen Guard, we’re committed to protecting the heart of your community—restaurants and commercial kitchens—by ensuring they remain fire-safe, compliant, and efficient.
Additionally, our mission is simple: to keep your favorite establishments running smoothly so you can continue enjoying their amazing food.
Columbus Hood Cleaning Experts
Furthermore, we specialize in restaurant hood cleaning, commercial kitchen exhaust hood maintenance, and the upkeep of kitchen exhaust systems. Our services include everything from kitchen hood filter cleaning and kitchen air vent cleaning to kitchen duct cleaning and kitchen hood vent cleaning. With a strong focus on compliance, we clean to the highest standards outlined in the NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements, ensuring your kitchen meets all local, state, and federal regulations.
In addition, our comprehensive solutions extend to professional commercial kitchen cleaning services, including:
Full kitchen exhaust and restaurant kitchen hood cleaning services
Filter exchange and fan maintenance programs
Technical repairs for kitchen hood fire suppression systems NFPA compliant setups
Kitchen fire suppression system NFPA requirements and kitchen hood NFPA standards
Kitchen duct cleaning near me and vent cleaning services
Who We Serve — Columbus Commercial Kitchens
Restaurants (Fast Food to 5-Star Luxury Dining) & Restaurant Groups
Corporate Cafeterias
Country Clubs
Educational Institutions
Sports Venues
Hospitals & Assisted Living Facilities
Food Courts & Food Trucks
Hotels & Resorts
We proudly serve a variety of industries, including:
Whether you need kitchen suppression system NFPA guidance or a thorough cleaning, we’re your trusted partner for keeping your kitchen compliant and fire-safe.
Where We Serve
Columbus
With our expertise in Columbusfire codes and professional commercial kitchen cleaning, we’re here to protect your business. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help your kitchen thrive.
Are We the Right Fit for Your Commercial Kitchen?
Key points to consider when determining the right fit:
Quality – we have strict screening and hiring practices with W2 employees, and if we don’t meet expectations, we will come back to reclean for free; we clean the entire system, roof down from the fan and hood up; and you will receive access to your own client portal with photos and reports on every clean (that you can refer to during your post-clean inspection).
Safety – we are bonded and insured, photo history (before and after photos for each clean and photos of our team entering/exiting the property), and our employees go through mandatory, monthly safety briefings.
Consistency – work with you to set a 24-month clean plan for your kitchen, with a focus on meeting/exceeding expectations with each clean and at a straightforward, consistent price every time.
Pure Play– we locally provide NFPA 96-certified exhaust and hood cleaning services, our sole focus is helping mitigate fire hazards and avoid costly fines—without trying to upsell you on unnecessary fire suppression equipment or other types of commercial cleaning services.
With over 15 years of experience serving local commercial kitchens, Kitchen Guard of Columbus is equipped to keep your commercial kitchen running safely, efficiently, and consistently (whether it’s the 1st or 30th clean with us).
With Kitchen Guard of Columbus, you’re not just ensuring compliance; you’re securing a partner dedicated to your kitchen’s long-term success.
Here is what sets us apart from other Columbus hood cleaning companies.
In addition to being NFPA 96-certified, we bring transparency, reliability, and local expertise to every service visit.
NFPA 96-Certified. Every Clean.
Specifically, every service is performed to NFPA 96 standards — the fire code Columbus Fire Marshals actually inspect against. We document it every time so you’re always audit-ready.
NFPA 96-Certified. Every Clean.
Specifically, every service is performed to NFPA 96 standards — the fire code Columbus Fire Marshals actually inspect against. We document it every time so you’re always audit-ready.
Before & After Photo Reports on Every Visit
Additionally, after every clean, you receive a timestamped photo report showing your hood, duct, and rooftop fan — before and after. Keep it on file for your health department and insurance.
Before & After Photo Reports on Every Visit
Additionally, after every clean, you receive a timestamped photo report showing your hood, duct, and rooftop fan — before and after. Keep it on file for your health department and insurance.
We Show Up. On Schedule. Every Time.
Because missed cleanings mean fire risk and failed inspections. We build your 24-month cleaning plan upfront and stick to it — no chasing, no reschedules, no excuses.
We Show Up. On Schedule. Every Time.
Because missed cleanings mean fire risk and failed inspections. We build your 24-month cleaning plan upfront and stick to it — no chasing, no reschedules, no excuses.
Fast Response for Columbus Kitchens
For example, questions about your last clean? Need to reschedule? Our Columbus team picks up the phone. You’re not calling a national hotline — you’re calling a local crew that knows your kitchen.
Fast Response for Columbus Kitchens
For example, questions about your last clean? Need to reschedule? Our Columbus team picks up the phone. You’re not calling a national hotline — you’re calling a local crew that knows your kitchen.
W2 Technicians. Background-Checked. Insured.
Furthermore, our technicians are W2 employees — not subcontractors. Every tech is background-screened, fully insured, and trained to NFPA 96 standards before they ever enter your kitchen.
W2 Technicians. Background-Checked. Insured.
Furthermore, our technicians are W2 employees — not subcontractors. Every tech is background-screened, fully insured, and trained to NFPA 96 standards before they ever enter your kitchen.
Real-Time Alerts & Digital Compliance Records
Real-Time Alerts & Digital Compliance Records
Meet The Crew
Eric Sutter
Owner
Alec Weber
Fire & Life Safety Consultant
Join Our Team of Guardians
Do you have a passion for safety and service? We’re always on the lookout for talented technicians, foremen, and Fire & Life Safety Consultants to join our supportive, professional team in Columbus.
Click below to see what opportunities exist to join our growing business.
We clean your entire kitchen exhaust system from the canopy and grease filters all the way through the ductwork to the rooftop fan — every surface, every time. Our Columbus technicians follow NFPA 96 standards on every job, so you’re covered for insurance compliance and health inspections.
We clean the full system — canopy, ducts, plenum, and exhaust fan — not just the visible hood
Commercial-grade hot pressure washing removes built-up grease that causes kitchen fires
Before-and-after photos plus a signed compliance certificate after every clean
Serving restaurants, fast food, hotels, schools, and commercial kitchens across Columbus, Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard, Grove City, and beyond
Clogged grease filters are one of the leading causes of commercial kitchen fires. Our filter exchange program keeps clean, properly-fitted filters in your hood at all times — without your staff lifting a finger.
We stock your exact filter sizes in our vans so swaps happen fast, every visit
Filters are pressure-washed, hand-scrubbed, and soaked before going back into rotation
Proactive filter management means less grease buildup, lower fire risk, and better airflow
Available for restaurants, hotels, fast food chains, and all commercial hood systems in Columbus
Pressure Washing
Pressure Washing
Commercial Pressure Washing — Columbus, OH
When your crew is done for the night, grease, grime, and buildup are still clinging to your floors, dumpster pads, concrete, awnings, and exterior surfaces. Kitchen Guard’s commercial pressure washing services restore the cleanliness and curb appeal of your property — so your kitchen looks as good outside as it runs inside.
Dumpster pad cleaning — eliminate grease, odors, and pest attraction from your dumpster area
Concrete and floor cleaning — remove embedded grease, oil, and stains from high-traffic surfaces
Exterior pressure washing — restore building surfaces, remove grease and smoke buildup
Your exhaust fan is out of sight — but grease buildup, worn belts, and missing access panels can quietly compromise your entire system. Kitchen Guard’s Columbus technicians inspect your exhaust system on every visit and handle repairs on the spot or schedule a fast return.
Access panel installation — NFPA 96 requires access to both sides of your fan blades; we fabricate and install curved and flat panels to keep you code-compliant
Hinge kit installation — required by NFPA; we assess, supply, and install hinge kits correctly
Exhaust fan belt replacement — routine inspection and replacement before a worn belt shuts your system down
Fan replacement — upblast and utility-set exhaust fan replacement when repair isn’t enough
Curb extensions, grease containment & roof repair — full-service repair for grease damage and containment issues
Every repair brings your system into compliance with NFPA 96 standards. We show up on time, work clean, and leave you with documentation.
Columbus Commercial Hood Cleaning for Every Type of Kitchen
From fast-casual restaurants in Dublin to hotel kitchens in Westerville — Kitchen Guard of Columbus keeps every commercial kitchen NFPA 96 compliant.
Restaurants
Columbus restaurant owners trust Kitchen Guard for scheduled hood cleaning that keeps them NFPA 96 compliant, insurance-ready, and fire inspection-proof — every visit.
Corporate Cafeterias
High-volume corporate cafeterias in Columbus face the same fire code requirements as full-service restaurants. We handle the grease buildup so your team can focus on feeding yours.
Sports Venues
Columbus sports venues and arena concession kitchens run hard — and so does the grease buildup. We keep your exhaust systems clean with schedule hood cleaning — compliant and code-ready all season long.
Hospitals & Assisted Living
Healthcare kitchen exhaust systems demand the highest standard of cleanliness. We deliver NFPA 96-compliant hood cleaning that protects patients, staff, and your facility’s safety record.
Educational Institutions
From Columbus City Schools to university dining halls across Westerville, Dublin, and beyond, we ensure every commercial kitchen exhaust system meets NFPA 96 fire code so faculty, staff, and students stay safe.
Hotel Chains
Columbus hotel kitchens run breakfast through banquets. Our scheduled hood cleaning and filter exchange services keep your exhaust systems grease-free, compliant, and ready for every health and fire inspection.
Stories from Our Clients
We recently hired Kitchen Guard for our routine hood cleaning, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the service they provided. From start to finish, their team was professional, punctual, and extremely thorough.
We recently hired Kitchen Guard for our routine hood cleaning, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the service they provided. From start to finish, their team was professional, punctual, and extremely thorough.
They arrived on time, fully equipped, and immediately got to work with minimal disruption to our kitchen operations. The attention to detail was outstanding, our hood system looks brand new! They even provided us with before-and-after photos for our records, which is a great touch for compliance and inspections.
What really stood out was their commitment to safety and cleanliness. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and it gave us full confidence that our kitchen is up to code and operating safely.
If you’re in the restaurant business and looking for a reliable, high-quality hood cleaning service, we highly recommend Kitchen Guard.
Proof in the Pictures
See the Results
Stadiums
Columbus arena and stadium concession kitchens — before and after our NFPA 96-certified hood cleaning.
"From start to finish, their team was professional, punctual, and extremely thorough. They provided us with before-and-after photos for our records — a great touch for compliance and inspections. It's clear they take pride in their work, and it gave us full confidence that our kitchen is up to code and operating safely."
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Cate Lahr
East Market · 2 months ago
★★★★★
"Kitchen Guard has consistently proven to be reliable with cleaning and inspecting our hoods at East Market. Eric, Alec and the whole team are great to work with — trustworthy, always thorough and knowledgeable. Highly, highly recommend if you're looking for a great hood service provider!"