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Fort Lauderdale’s Trusted Commercial Hood Cleaning Experts

Part of the Kitchen Guard national brand, our Fort Lauderdale team brings the same trusted, NFPA 96-certified commercial hood & exhaust cleaning that restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens across the country rely on. We proudly serve Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach, Davie, Plantation, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, and the surrounding Broward County community.

The Kitchen Guard Difference
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Why Fort Lauderdale Businesses Choose Kitchen Guard

  • NFPA 96 certified commercial kitchen hood cleaning
    We Know the Code
    Our NFPA 96-certified technicians keep your Fort Lauderdale kitchen fully compliant — so you never have to worry about failing a fire inspection.
    We Know the Code

    Our NFPA 96-certified technicians keep your Fort Lauderdale kitchen fully compliant — so you never have to worry about failing a fire inspection.

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    Inspection Reports with Digital Photos
    Every service includes timestamped before & after photos and a full digital report you can file for compliance — your proof of service, always on hand.
    Inspection Reports with Digital Photos

    Every service includes timestamped before & after photos and a full digital report you can file for compliance — your proof of service, always on hand.

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    Timely & Dependable
    We show up when scheduled, every time. South Florida restaurants count on us to keep their kitchens running without interruption.
    Timely & Dependable

    We show up when scheduled, every time. South Florida restaurants count on us to keep their kitchens running without interruption.

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    Responsive & Reliable
    Need to reschedule or have an urgent issue? Our local Fort Lauderdale team responds fast — because your kitchen can’t afford downtime.
    Responsive & Reliable

    Need to reschedule or have an urgent issue? Our local Fort Lauderdale team responds fast — because your kitchen can’t afford downtime.

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    Professional & Reliable Technicians
    Our W-2 employees are background-checked, fully trained, and uniformed — not subcontractors. You’ll always know who’s in your kitchen.
    Professional & Reliable Technicians

    Our W-2 employees are background-checked, fully trained, and uniformed — not subcontractors. You’ll always know who’s in your kitchen.

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    Emergency SMS Alerts
    Get real-time text alerts when your service is scheduled, on the way, and completed — total transparency from start to finish.
    Emergency SMS Alerts

    Get real-time text alerts when your service is scheduled, on the way, and completed — total transparency from start to finish.

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Meet the Team

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Now Hiring in Fort Lauderdale — Join the Kitchen Guard Team

We’re growing across Broward County and looking for motivated Technicians, Foremen, and Service Professionals who take pride in their work. If you want a stable career with a team that values quality, reliability, and local community — Kitchen Guard of Fort Lauderdale is the place for you.

The Visionary Behind Kitchen Guard

Meet The Founder

Nathan Leathers

Founder of Kitchen Guard

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Service Areas

Serving Fort Lauderdale & Broward County

Kitchen Guard of Fort Lauderdale provides NFPA 96-certified commercial hood cleaning and exhaust system services across Broward County and the greater Fort Lauderdale area. Our local technicians serve restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and commercial kitchens throughout Broward County — on a schedule that works for your business.

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Pompano Beach
  • Hollywood
  • Deerfield Beach
  • Coral Springs
  • Davie
  • Weston
  • Plantation
  • Pembroke Pines
  • Miramar
  • Tamarac
  • Sunrise
  • More communities across Broward County

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Keeping Commercial Kitchens Safe & Efficient (and Operating)

Fort Lauderdale Hood Cleaning & Kitchen Ventilation Services

Hood Cleaning

Hood Cleaning

Commercial hood cleaning is the most critical fire prevention service for any Fort Lauderdale restaurant, hotel, or commercial kitchen — and it’s what Kitchen Guard does better than anyone in South Florida.

Our NFPA 96-certified technicians clean the entire exhaust system from top to bottom: the hood canopy, grease filters, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fans. No shortcuts. No skipped sections.

  • Full system cleaning — canopy, ducts, plenum, and fans — not just the visible parts
  • NFPA 96 & Broward County fire code compliance — we keep your kitchen inspection-ready year-round
  • Commercial-grade hot pressure washing up to 3,500 PSI to break down heavy grease buildup
  • Before & after photos with every service — timestamped digital documentation for your records
  • Cleaning frequency guidance based on your kitchen’s volume and fuel type
  • First-time clients often discover years of uncleaned grease in their ductwork — we fix what others missed
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Safe and Clean Kitchens for Every Industry

Fort Lauderdale’s restaurants, hotels, hospitals, stadiums, and schools all rely on Kitchen Guard to keep their commercial kitchens NFPA 96-compliant and fire-safe. Our South Florida services include commercial hood cleaning, grease filter exchange, kitchen equipment repairs, and commercial pressure washing. We also serve Miramar and the wider Miami metro area. Explore all Kitchen Guard of Miami services.

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Restaurants

From Las Olas Boulevard to Flagler Village to Himmarshee, Fort Lauderdale restaurant owners trust Kitchen Guard for NFPA 96-certified hood cleaning that keeps their kitchens fire-safe and passing every inspection.

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Corporate Cafeterias

Fort Lauderdale’s downtown high-rises and Sunrise’s corporate parks depend on clean, compliant cafeteria kitchens. We keep Broward County’s corporate dining facilities running safely and up to code.

Sports-Venues

Sports Venues

From Hard Rock Stadium to FLA Live Arena, South Florida’s sports and entertainment venues count on Kitchen Guard to keep high-volume commercial kitchens clean, compliant, and ready on game day.

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Hospitals &
Assisted Living

Miami-Dade and Broward County’s hospitals and assisted living facilities hold their kitchens to the highest standards — we ensure every exhaust system is NFPA 96-compliant and safe for vulnerable patients.

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Educational Institutions

From Miami-Dade Public Schools to FIU and UM, we keep South Florida’s school and university cafeteria kitchens grease-free, inspection-ready, and safe for students every day.

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Hotel Chains

Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront hotels, Pompano Beach’s oceanfront resorts, and Broward County’s airport properties all rely on Kitchen Guard for the consistent, certified hood cleaning their high-volume kitchens demand.

Stories from Our Clients

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
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See the Results

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Frequently Asked Questions — Commercial Hood Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale

How often is commercial hood cleaning required in Fort Lauderdale?

Broward County and Fort Lauderdale follow NFPA 96 standards, which require commercial hood cleaning every 1 to 12 months depending on cooking volume and fuel type. High-volume operations using wood or charcoal require monthly cleaning; moderate-use kitchens typically need quarterly service; and low-volume operations may qualify for annual cleaning. Kitchen Guard will assess your kitchen and recommend the right frequency to keep you compliant with local fire codes.

What does NFPA 96 compliance mean for my Fort Lauderdale restaurant?

NFPA 96 is the National Fire Protection Association standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations. In Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County, compliance with NFPA 96 is required by the local fire marshal and is a condition of your restaurant’s operating permit. It covers your entire exhaust system — hood, ducts, plenum, and fans — and requires certified cleaning at specified intervals. Kitchen Guard provides full documentation and before-and-after photo reports after every service so you’re always inspection-ready.

How much does commercial hood cleaning cost in Broward County?

The cost of commercial hood cleaning in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County varies based on the size of your system, the number of hoods, access difficulty, and how frequently your kitchen has been cleaned. Kitchen Guard offers transparent, consistent pricing with no surprise charges. We’ll assess your kitchen and provide a clear quote before any work begins. Contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation.

What areas in Broward County does Kitchen Guard serve?

Kitchen Guard serves all of Broward County for commercial hood cleaning and kitchen exhaust services, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Davie, Weston, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Tamarac, Sunrise, Hallandale Beach, and the surrounding communities. We operate on a schedule that works around your business hours.

Is Kitchen Guard licensed and insured for hood cleaning in Florida?

Yes. Kitchen Guard is fully bonded and insured, and our technicians are NFPA 96-certified. We employ W-2 employees — not subcontractors — who are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to the highest standards. Every service includes timestamped before-and-after photos and a full digital inspection report you can present to Broward County fire inspectors.