Trying to locate the Best Hood Cleaning Team in Dover?

HotShot Hood Cleaning has engineers that are 100% Trained Hood Cleaners to follow the NFPA 96 standards for Hood Cleaning Services that are located in Dover. 

HotShot Hood Cleaning has been serving the greater Dover area for many years.  We have trained and skilled who have not only been doing hood cleaning for Dover restaurants, yet we have cleaned hoods in institutions, special event centers, helped living residences, healthcare facilities, hotels – well practically about any location that has a working kitchen close to Dover.

When it comes to educating, our Dover  hood cleaning techs follow the NFPA Code 96 for Hood Cleaning in Dover adopt, thus they are vital to adhere to. The codes in place are to avoid electrical, fire, and other hazards which could lead to a huge economic loss.  We believe it is important to prevent property damage, injury and even death by making sure all hood cleaning techs are thoroughly trained before they are able to go out into the field to perform exceptional hood cleaning.

The codes also specify how frequently a Dover commercial kitchen’s hood cleaning should be done. Contaminants and grease can build up in the hood if it is not cleaned by an engineer on a regular basis, causing grease to leak onto the roof. This creates a serious fire hazard because the smallest spark could set the grease on fire.  We’ve seen this happen before, (fortunately, not in Dover), and the building damage may cause the bistro kitchen to close. Another reason to hire a professional hood cleaner is for the sake of insurance. If a fire occurs and the owner/manager cannot prove that their hood has been thoroughly cleaned, the damage may not be covered.

Diner Hood Cleaning Service and Total Inspection for Dover

At HotShot Hood Cleaning we believe it is critical to remove grease not only in the ducts, but also in the fans, turbines, and any other areas where grease has built up. We polish the hood once the grease is eliminated to give it that “like new” appearance. Dover Inspectors will be able to see that the hood was thoroughly cleaned because our specialists will place a dated sticker on it.

The health department and the Dover Fire Department are increasingly requesting that cafeteria kitchens have their hoods professionally cleaned in Dover. Sixty-three percent of the fires reported were thought to be caused by grease covered by dirt buildup. We’ve received numerous calls from panicked restaurant administrators asking with us to clean their hood as soon as possible since they fear they are going to be shut down if it isn’t done within a specified amount of time.

How Often Should a Hood Cleaning Service be done on a Commercial Hood Exhaust System?

Many restaurant landlords in Dover are unsure how often they should have their hoods cleaned by a professional. The National Fire Protection Association makes the following recommendations:

If a professional kitchen is using solid fuels like charcoal, coal, wood or wood pellets, the hood should be cleaned once a month.

If a restaurant kitchen is open twenty-four hours a day, wok cooking or charbroiling (especially hamburger places), the hood should be cleaned once every three months.

There are many kitchens that see moderate use so they may need only have a professional hood cleaning done twice a year.

They recommend annually if the kitchen does a low volume of cooking. Places like these are typically senior centers, churches, day camps and seasonal businesses.

Our team of hood cleaning service hood cleaning techs that serve Dover will check the system and, if necessary, make repair recommendations. They’ll also determine how often the exhaust system needs to be cleaned and include that information on the sticker. This is advantageous to the restaurant chef because it keeps the health department and fire department happy, as well as the insurance company satisfied.

We Pride Ourselves as Dover’s Hood Cleaning Professionals

You will be greeted professionally when you contact HotShot Hood Cleaning. Because every cafeteria kitchen is set up differently, it is often impossible for us to offer you a price quote over the phone. We may need to have one of our skilled workers come out to see how much buildup has accumulated since the prior hood cleaning, depending on when you had the hood professionally cleaned. Also, the size of the hood comes into play and also the accumulation that may be on the roof.

Many times, when we arrived to offer an estimate, we discovered that the previous Dover hood cleaners had failed to remove the grease that had spilled over onto the roof. We had to use shovels to remove the pounds of grease from the roof. This is quite dangerous since it can seriously damage the roof, requiring roof restoring. Also, if it rains or snow melts, the grease will mix with the water and wash down the building’s side into the storm drains. This could result in an environmental hazard, and the restaurant owner/manager will be held responsible. Fines and clean-up can be pretty steep.

Many Dover restaurant kitchens we speak with rely on their workers to keep the hood clean. Because they are not professionally trained, they may not be aware of all the areas that need to be cleaned. It’s also crucial to properly dispose of the grease. Please take a peek at our About Us page before calling us for further information.

We Provide You with the Proof You Need with a Hood Cleaning Service Certification Sticker and Digital Pictures for your Dover Fire Marshal

Our professionals will take before and after digital images for your records when you use us. We’ll also put a sticker on the hood with our name on it and the cleaning date. As a result, many commercial kitchen administrators have noticed a reduction in their insurance premiums. It’ll also come in handy if a Dover Fire Inspector or a Health Inspector shows up for one of their “surprise” visits.

Contact us today to schedule your hood cleaning service and you will see why our customers in Dover love us!