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.
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About Kitchen Guard of Columbus
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.
Why Columbus Restaurant Owners Choose Kitchen Guard
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.
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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.
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Before & After Photo Reports on Every VisitAdditionally, 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.
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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.
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Fast Response for Columbus KitchensFor 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.
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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.
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Meet The Crew
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Eric Sutter
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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.
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COLUMBUS COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING SERVICES
Hood Cleaning, Filter Service & Kitchen Exhaust Repairs — Columbus, OH
Hood Cleaning
Hood Cleaning
Commercial Hood & Exhaust Cleaning — NFPA 96 Certified
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
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.
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
Stadiums
Columbus arena and stadium concession kitchens — before and after our NFPA 96-certified hood cleaning.
