About Us

About Kitchen Guard of Louisville

Trusted by restaurants and businesses across the Louisville metro, Kitchen Guard of Louisville is the go-to expert for commercial kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning. NFPA 96 compliant and locally owned.

Commercial Hood Cleaning Near You

Hood Cleaning Service Areas

  • Louisville Metro (Jefferson County): Downtown, NuLu, St. Matthews, Jeffersontown, Middletown, Lyndon, Anchorage, Okolona, Fern Creek, Valley Station
  • Southwest Louisville Area: Shepherdsville, Hillview, Mt. Washington, Bullitt County
  • Elizabethtown Corridor: Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Fort Knox, Vine Grove, Hardin County
  • Eastern Louisville Suburbs: Prospect, Simpsonville, Buckner, LaGrange, Oldham County
  • Southern Indiana (Cross-River Service): Jeffersonville IN, New Albany IN, Clarksville IN, Floyd and Clark County

With local expertise and commitment to NFPA 96 compliance, Kitchen Guard ensures every commercial kitchen in our territory operates safely, passes inspections, and stays operational.

Our Value Proposition
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Why Businesses Choose Us

  • NFPA 96 certified hood cleaning standard logo
    We Know the Code
    Our team is thoroughly versed in NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements and ensures fire suppression standards are met at every Louisville-area service call.
    We Know the Code

    Our team is thoroughly versed in NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements and ensures fire suppression standards are met at every Louisville-area service call.

  • Inspection Reports with Digital Photos
    We provide thorough before-and-after photo reports of your kitchen exhaust system after every service — inspection-ready documentation delivered digitally.
    Inspection Reports with Digital Photos

    We provide thorough before-and-after photo reports of your kitchen exhaust system after every service — inspection-ready documentation delivered digitally.

  • Timely & Dependable
    We show up on schedule, every time. Our 30-minute response guarantee means you can always reach a live person for questions about your service or NFPA 96 compliance.
    Timely & Dependable

    We show up on schedule, every time. Our 30-minute response guarantee means you can always reach a live person for questions about your service or NFPA 96 compliance.

  • Responsive & Reliable
    We are available 24/7 for questions about compliance, scheduling, or NFPA 96 requirements. Your kitchen does not keep business hours and neither do we.
    Responsive & Reliable

    We are available 24/7 for questions about compliance, scheduling, or NFPA 96 requirements. Your kitchen does not keep business hours and neither do we.

  • Professional & Reliable Technicians
    Our certified technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained specifically in NFPA 96 exhaust system cleaning — not general handymen.
    Professional & Reliable Technicians

    Our certified technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained specifically in NFPA 96 exhaust system cleaning — not general handymen.

  • Emergency SMS Alerts
    Stay informed with instant SMS alerts about your scheduled service, NFPA compliance updates, and any follow-up items identified during your cleaning.
    Emergency SMS Alerts

    Stay informed with instant SMS alerts about your scheduled service, NFPA compliance updates, and any follow-up items identified during your cleaning.

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Meet the Team

  • Amanda Rosa, owner of Kitchen Guard of Louisville

    Amanda Rosa

    Owner
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  • Chad Barnes, Kitchen Guard Louisville technician

    Chad Barnes

    Fire Life Safety Consultant
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Join Our Team of Guardians

Kitchen Guard of Louisville is growing—and we’re looking for talented Technicians, Foremen, and Fire & Life Safety Consultants to join our team. We’re building more than just a business; we’re cultivating a professional, supportive culture where team members are empowered to thrive. If you’re passionate about safety, excellence, and making an impact in the Louisville community, we want to hear from you.

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

 

NFPA 96 COMPLIANT HOOD CLEANING

Professional Commercial Hood Cleaning in Louisville, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville & Southern Indiana

LOUISVILLE’S HOOD CLEANING SPECIALISTS

Full-System Commercial Hood Cleaning That Meets NFPA 96

Serving Louisville, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Prospect, Fort Knox, Jeffersonville & New Albany

What Is Included in Every Hood Cleaning Service

Kitchen fires start in the exhaust system, not just on the cook line. Every Kitchen Guard hood cleaning covers the full system:

  • Hood Canopy & Grease Filters: We remove and deep-clean every grease filter and wash the interior canopy to bare metal.
  • Plenum Chamber: The heaviest grease accumulates above the filters. Cleaned completely every visit.
  • Ductwork from Hood to Rooftop: We clean the full duct run from canopy to rooftop fan.
  • Exhaust Fan & Rooftop Unit: Fan wheel, housing, and drain area cleaned every service.

NFPA 96 Cleaning Frequency Requirements

  • Solid fuel or wood-burning equipment: Monthly
  • High-volume charbroiling or 24-hour operations: Monthly
  • Moderate-volume restaurants & cafeterias: Quarterly
  • Low-volume or seasonal operations: Every 6 months

Local Compliance Note

Louisville Metro Fire Prevention, the Elizabethtown Fire Department, and Bullitt County Fire Protection require NFPA 96-compliant documentation. Kitchen Guard provides signed service reports and before-and-after photos after every clean so you are always inspection-ready.

Every service includes: digital before-and-after photos, a signed NFPA 96 compliance certificate, and a full system condition report.

Safe and Clean Kitchens for Every Industry

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

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Restaurants

From NuLu hotspots to Bardstown Road restaurants to fast-casual chains across the Louisville metro, Kitchen Guard keeps Kentucky dining establishments fire-safe, NFPA 96 compliant, and fully operational with flexible scheduling that never disrupts your service.

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Corporate Cafeterias

Louisville corporate campuses, downtown office towers, and distribution center cafeterias trust Kitchen Guard to keep employee dining facilities NFPA 96 compliant and running without interruption. We work around your shift schedule.

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Sports Venues

From Louisville Slugger Field and Cardinal Stadium to Churchill Downs and arena concession kitchens across the region, Kitchen Guard delivers certified NFPA 96 hood cleaning for high-volume sporting and entertainment venues.

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Hospitals &
Assisted Living

Norton Healthcare, Baptist Health, UofL Health, and assisted living facilities across Jefferson County and Bullitt County rely on Kitchen Guard to keep commercial kitchen exhaust systems compliant and safe for vulnerable patients and residents.

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Educational Institutions

Jefferson County Public Schools, Bellarmine University, University of Louisville, Spalding University, and K-12 schools across the Louisville metro trust Kitchen Guard to maintain certified NFPA 96 hood cleaning for cafeteria and dining facility kitchens.

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Hotel Chains

From downtown Louisville hotel restaurants to the Galt House to properties along the I-65 corridor in Elizabethtown and Shepherdsville, Kitchen Guard delivers professional hood and exhaust cleaning that meets the highest hotel brand compliance standards.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

What Our Customers Say on Google

Google 5.0 ★★★★★ Google Reviews
Ismael Cruz ★★★★★

“Kitchen Guard is very professional, they explain what you need. The representative, Chad, is a very attentive person and very professional. Very good company to work with.”

Louisville Kitchen Owner ★★★★★

“Highly recommend Kitchen Guard of Louisville. They cleaned our entire hood system and provided full documentation for our next fire inspection. On time, professional, and thorough.”

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Reviews from Our Clients

Kitchen Guard is very professional, they explain what you need. The representative, Chad, is a very professional person.

Ismael Cruz
Kitchen Guard Customer
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See the Results

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SERVICE AREA

Hood Cleaning Service Areas Near Louisville, KY

Kitchen Guard of Louisville serves restaurants, hotels, schools, and commercial kitchens across Jefferson County and surrounding communities in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

Cities We Serve

📍 Louisville, KY 📍 Elizabethtown, KY 📍 Shepherdsville, KY 📍 Prospect, KY 📍 Jeffersonville, IN 📍 New Albany, IN 📍 Fort Knox, KY 📍 Radcliff, KY 📍 Simpsonville, KY 📍 La Grange, KY 📍 Mt. Washington, KY 📍 Clarksville, IN

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