Kitchen Vent Hood Cleaning
Keeping your kitchen safe, compliant, and open for business starts at the top: the exhaust hood. At Young’s Clean Streak we specialize in professional commercial vent hood cleaning for restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, and institutional kitchens across Central Arkansas. We remove the grease, document the work, and deliver inspection-ready reports that reduce fire risk and simplify NFPA 96 compliance.
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What this service is — and who needs it
Vent (exhaust) hood cleaning is the full-service disassembly, degreasing, and remediation of a commercial kitchen’s exhaust system. A complete cleaning covers the hood canopy, grease baffle filters, grease troughs, plenum, ductwork, and exhaust fan — from the kitchen to rooftop components. This is not “wiping the visible surface”; it’s a professional cleaning that restores metal to near–bare condition where required and removes grease buildup throughout the system. Typical customers include: restaurants, bars with fry stations, school and hospital kitchens, hotel kitchens, and any commercial food service operation using open-flame or high-heat equipment.
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Why it matters — safety, compliance, and business continuity
Grease buildup inside hoods and ducts is one of the leading causes of kitchen fires. NFPA 96 (the national standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations) requires regular cleaning and inspection intervals based on cooking volume and type. Systems with heavy cooking (charbroiling, high-volume, 24/7 operations) require more frequent cleaning than low-use facilities. Failure to maintain the exhaust system increases fire risk, invites fines or closures from authorities, and may void insurance coverage. Regular, documented cleaning reduces these risks and protects both your property and your staff.
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Who we serve
Commercial kitchens come in all shapes and sizes. If your facility cooks food with open-flame, electric, or high-volume equipment, your exhaust system must be routinely cleaned under NFPA 96.
We support:
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Full-service restaurants and fast-casual chains
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Bars, pubs, and breweries with active kitchens
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Food trucks, mobile kitchens, ghost kitchens
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Hotels, resorts, and convention center kitchens
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School, university, and hospital cafeterias
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Assisted living and long-term care facilities
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Commissary, catering, and industrial food production
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Entertainment venues, arenas, and casinos
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Golf clubs, country clubs, and private facilities
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Any business operating a commercial hood system
If it cooks and vents grease, we keep it compliant.
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What we do — step-by-step, inspection-ready service
Our hood cleaning follows industry best practices so your system is safe and verifiable.
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Prep & Containment: We isolate equipment, cover nearby surfaces, and build containment to control runoff and protect your kitchen.
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Disassembly: We remove and tag baffle filters, grease cups, access panels, and any removable components for thorough cleaning.
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Degreasing & Pressure Washing: Filters and removable covers are deep-cleaned with industrial degreasers and pressure-washed. Ductwork and fan housings are degreased and scrubbed to remove caked-on grease. Exterior rooftop fans and housings are cleaned and inspected.
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Scrape to Bare Metal (as required): NFPA guidance requires grease and deposits be removed to the point surfaces are essentially clean metal when required by the AHJ; we clean until inspectors won’t find grease-coated surfaces hidden inside the ductwork.
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Inspection & Repair Notes: We inspect for access-panel issues, worn fan belts, or damaged components and document anything that needs repair
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Documentation & Tagging: After cleaning we attach a durable service tag showing date, technician, and next recommended service, and we deliver a digital report with timestamped before-and-after photos for your records and for your inspector. Photo documentation protects you and speeds future inspections.
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NFPA 96 compliance — what you need to know
NFPA 96 sets the inspection and cleaning frequency by cooking type: solid-fuel operations often require monthly cleanings, high-volume operations may be on a quarterly schedule, moderate volume semiannually, and low-volume annually. Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) — local fire marshals and health departments — ultimately set requirements in many jurisdictions, so our service is designed to meet both NFPA 96 and local expectations. We’ll recommend a cleaning cadence based on your kitchen’s use and provide the inspection-grade documentation your inspector will expect.
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Primary Service Areas (Fast Response)
We specialize in vent hood cleaning for Central Arkansas, with a strong focus on:
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Little Rock Metro (Little Rock, NLR, Sherwood, Jacksonville)
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Benton / Bryant
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Conway
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Hot Springs
These cities form our core commercial service zone where we provide routine cleanings, emergency degreasing, and NFPA 96 compliance support.
Extended Coverage Across Arkansas
We can service restaurants and commercial kitchens anywhere in Arkansas. For locations outside our core zone, a standard truck/travel fee may apply to ensure fast turnaround and crew availability.
We also offer emergency service, and after-hours scheduling for minimal downtime to all locations
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Pricing
$475 per duct
$300 for cleaning and polishing plenum
$200 per additional story
$50 for hinge kit installation
For hoods that have not been properly maintained, prices may vary
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Why choose Young’s Clean Streak?
Compliance-first: We built our process around what inspectors look for — thorough cleaning, accessible access panels, clear tagging, and high-quality photo reports.
Inspection-ready documentation: Receive a PDF report and tagged proof after every visit so you can pass inspections with confidence.
Local and responsive: We service restaurant clusters across Central Arkansas and offer prioritized emergency responses for urgent compliance needs.
Insurance & safety: Licensed, insured technicians who follow safe chemical handling and waste disposal practices.
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Ready for your next inspection?
If you want an inspection-ready hood cleaning with documentation and fast scheduling, contact us today.
Call us at (870)-565-5986
Email us at youngscleanstreak@gmail.com
Or request a quote and we’ll send a tailored estimate for your hood system.
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FAQ
How often does my kitchen need vent hood cleaning to stay compliant with NFPA 96?
NFPA 96 sets cleaning frequency based on cooking volume and grease output.
Most commercial kitchens fall into one of these categories:
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High-volume fryers and grills (think wings, burgers, BBQ): every 45–90 days
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Standard restaurants, cafeterias: every 90–180 days
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Low-volume or seasonal kitchens: every 180–365 days
Insurance carriers and fire inspectors rely on documented vent hood cleaning intervals. If the schedule lapses, the business becomes legally liable for grease-related fires and can face penalties or denied insurance claims. You can ask us to review your current system and recommend the correct frequency for your operation.
What happens if my hood looks clean on the outside? Why clean the inside ductwork?
The shiny stainless surface you see day-to-day hides the real fire risk.
The danger lives above the filter line where grease accumulates inside:
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Vertical ductwork
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Horizontal vents
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Rooftop exhaust fans
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Fan housing and blades
Even a paper-thin grease layer can ignite. Fire travels up the duct like a chimney, spreading flames into the ceiling and roof. Professional vent hood cleaning uses scrapers, degreasers, and high-pressure washing to remove combustible build-up in every accessible area. A passed visual test is not a passed safety test.
How do I know the job was actually done right?
Commercial hood cleaning is a behind-the-scenes service, so proof matters.
You should always expect:
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Before-and-after photos of interior duct cleaning
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A service sticker showing the date and next due date
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A compliance report verifying NFPA 96 cleaning standards
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Full access panel inspection
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All residue cleaned up before leaving the site
If a contractor only wipes visible stainless steel, that is not NFPA-compliant and won’t satisfy insurers or inspectors. Any reputable service will gladly show you exactly what was cleaned.
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