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Metro Detroit Restaurant Hood Cleaning That Keeps You Open & Compliant
Your Metro Detroit restaurant depends on a clean, fire-safe kitchen & your hood and exhaust system is at the center of it all. Kitchen Guard of Metro Detroit delivers NFPA 96-certified hood cleaning for restaurants, bars, and food service operations across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. From the hood and filters to ducts, fans, and rooftop vents, our certified technicians clean your entire exhaust system — not just the surface — so you stay compliant, pass inspections, and keep your doors open.
Built for Restaurant Kitchens, From Fast-Casual to Fine Dining
Grease builds up fast in high-volume restaurant kitchens. Whether you run a full-service diner, a fast-casual concept, a sports bar, or a multi-unit operation, Kitchen Guard tailors your cleaning schedule to your cook volume. We work overnight and on weekends to avoid disrupting your service, so there is no downtime and no surprises.
Every service includes before-and-after photo documentation so your restaurant has proof of compliance on file for fire marshals, health inspectors, and your insurance carrier. NFPA 96 requires regular hood cleaning, and a missed cleaning can mean failed inspections, voided insurance claims, or forced closures. Kitchen Guard makes sure that never happens.
Why Metro Detroit Restaurants Choose Kitchen Guard
We’ve built our reputation one clean kitchen at a time — with certified technicians, real documentation, and zero surprises.
NFPA 96 Certified
Every cleaning meets NFPA 96 fire safety standards — the same standard your fire marshal and insurance carrier require.
Before & After Documentation
We provide written service reports and before/after photos after every visit — proof you can show your insurer and health inspector.
Overnight & Weekend Scheduling
We work around your hours — overnight and weekend appointments keep your kitchen running without disruption.
Locally Owned, Nationally Backed
Locally owned Metro Detroit franchise, backed by the Kitchen Guard national network — you get local service with enterprise-level standards. You get a dedicated team that knows the area and your schedule.
What’s Included in Our Restaurant Hood Cleaning
A complete service — not just the hood. We clean your entire exhaust system from filters to rooftop fan so nothing is missed.
Hood Canopy Cleaning
Interior and exterior canopy degreased and polished.
Exhaust Fan Cleaning
Rooftop and inline fans cleaned inside and out for full airflow.
Exhaust Ductwork
Full duct system cleaned from hood to fan — no section left greasy.
Grease Filter Cleaning
Filters degreased and restored or replaced if worn.
Grease Containment
Grease traps and drip containers cleaned and checked.
Service Report & Sticker
Dated certificate posted on-site plus written report for your records.
NFPA 96 Cleaning Frequency Requirements
How often does your restaurant need hood cleaning? NFPA 96 sets minimum requirements based on cooking volume and equipment type. Contact us and we’ll advise you for free.
Source: NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.
Overdue for a Hood Cleaning?
Don’t wait for a failed inspection or worse — a grease fire. If you’ve missed your last scheduled cleaning, we offer catch-up service to bring your system back into full compliance fast. No judgment — just results.
What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from Metro Detroit restaurant & kitchen owners
Google Review
★★★★★
“Absolutely Fantastic. Had no idea the vent was so bad. The tech showed me pictures and video of what he found. Price was very reasonable and even fixed my belt tension at no charge.”
A.G.
Local Guide • 5 months ago
Google Review
★★★★★
“Amazing service from Azlina and the rest of the Kitchen Guard team. I highly recommend them for all the hood and ventilation system cleanings.”
Hudson’s Place
Google Review • 1 month ago
Client Story
★★★★★
“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
NFPA 96 Compliant
Fire Safety Standard
Fully Insured
General & Liability Coverage
Certified Technicians
Trained & Background-Checked
Photo Documentation
Before & After Every Visit
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Restaurant Hood Cleaning Service Areas
We serve commercial kitchens throughout Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. If you don’t see your city below, contact us — chances are we cover your area.
Dearborn
Troy
Warren
Sterling Heights
Livonia
Ann Arbor
Pontiac
Southfield
Royal Oak
Ferndale
Hamtramck
Auburn Hills
Novi
Farmington Hills
Westland
Taylor
Lincoln Park
Macomb
Clinton Township
Grosse Pointe
Garden City
Allen Park
Romulus
Ypsilanti
Monroe
Restaurant Hood Cleaning FAQs: What Metro Detroit Owners Need to Know
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about our hood cleaning services, designed to keep your kitchen safe, compliant, and running smoothly.
NFPA 96 sets cleaning frequency based on cooking type and volume. Most Metro Detroit restaurants need cleaning every 1 to 3 months. High-volume operations like burger joints, BBQ spots, and 24-hour diners typically need monthly cleanings. Full-service restaurants cooking moderate volumes usually need service every 2 to 3 months. We will assess your kitchen and set a schedule that keeps you inspection-ready year-round.
Failing a fire marshal or health department inspection because of a dirty hood can result in fines, forced shutdowns, or a lapse in your business insurance. NFPA 96 is the national fire safety standard for commercial kitchen ventilation, and most Michigan fire codes reference it directly. Regular cleaning with a certified company like Kitchen Guard means you will have documentation proving compliance every time an inspector walks through your door.
We clean the entire exhaust system from top to bottom: hood canopy and filters, all ductwork from the hood to the rooftop, exhaust fans and fan housings, and grease collection areas. This roof-down approach is required by NFPA 96. Many services only clean what is visible, leaving dangerous grease buildup in ducts and on the rooftop fan. Kitchen Guard does not cut corners.
Yes. We schedule cleanings overnight, on weekends, and during your off-hours so your restaurant never loses service time. We provide a detailed service report with before-and-after photos after every cleaning, which you can share with your fire marshal, health inspector, or insurance company as proof of compliance. Your documentation is always on file.
Hood cleaning pricing depends on the size of your kitchen, the number of hoods, cooking volume, and your required cleaning frequency. Most Metro Detroit restaurants pay between $200 and $600 per cleaning. High-volume kitchens or those with multiple hoods may be higher. We provide a free, no-obligation quote based on an assessment of your system — contact us to get started.
Yes. Our technicians are trained and certified in NFPA 96 standards for commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning. We carry full liability insurance, perform documented before-and-after inspections, and leave a dated compliance sticker on every hood we clean. Our service reports are accepted by fire marshals, health departments, and commercial insurance carriers throughout Metro Detroit.
Kitchen Guard’s certified hood cleaning crews serve commercial kitchens throughout Oakland County, including Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Berkley, Ferndale, Madison Heights, Southfield, and Clawson, plus Dearborn and the Downriver communities in Wayne County. Visit your city’s page for local NFPA 96 compliance details and scheduling.