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Commercial Kitchen Cleaning
A fire waiting to happen
"..If you don't keep up the standard, that's where the problems come in"
- D. Thorpe, London Fire Brigade.
A risk too far
"..The overwhelmingly important factor is inadequate cleaning of ductwork"
- M. Newton, Royal & Sun Alliance.
There is a realization that maintained extraction systems are now required to reduce risk, offset liability, improve H & S and customer satisfaction. The grease in the duct acts as a fuse, quickly igniting and following the duct route which may make it difficult & dangerous for the fire fighters to access.
The majority of kitchen fires begin with cooking equipment that flare into the extract system.. fire spreads quickly through the duct making it difficult & dangerous for the fire-fighters to access. Ignoring serious hazards discovered during a fire risk assessment will become an offence.
Sweeping changes have been made under the Regularity Reform (fire safety)
Order 2004 For more information of fire safety please visit this website :- http://www.firesafetyadvisor.co.uk/
Kitchen Cleaning Service
Top Of Canopy Pre Clean & Post Clean
Pooling of grease on the top of the canopy, caused by the build up of grease in the ductwork - fire risk. Under the new Order, failure to act on the results of a fire risk assessment that indicates there is risk of death or injury to building occupants would be an offence.
Employers who cannot demonstrate they have taken steps to minimize the risk can be ordered to do so & failing to comply would be a criminal offence.
Ductwork, Pre & Post Clean
Kitchen extract cleaning is a fundamentally difficult & dirty job.
After a deep clean we will provide a "Certificate Of Cleanliness" with a written & photographic report providing evidence that the fire risk has been dealt with. Not only is this vital evidence of compliance with legislation but can also be used to demonstrate to the insurers that the terms of the fire insurance policy are being met.
The majority of kitchen fires begin with cooking equipment that flare into the kitchen extraction system.
Regular maintenance / cleaning of any kitchen extraction system is one of the 1st lines of defence against fire hazards.
Ductwork, Pre & Post Clean
Mechanical efficiency is compromised when an extraction system is laden in grease. By keeping the kitchen extraction system clean & in good working order, you will also keep smoke & fumes flowing out of the building more effectively to produce a cleaner, cooler kitchen & therefore a better working environment for your staff and customers.
Our philosophy is one of striving to provide the highest standards of quality and service to our clients, whilst ensuring a strict adherence to health & safety requirements. Prior to the commencement of any project, a full risk assessment is undertaken along with the production of a comprehensive method statement.
Access into the ductwork, Pre & Post cleaned
If you cannot see or access the interior of the ductwork..odds are that it has not been cleaned. What caterers demand is a reliable, specialist contractor to install the access that is needed & clean the ductwork properly to HVCA19 Good Practice Standards. Our service is tested by our customer service department & independent auditor to insure continued customer satisfaction
We take our responsibilities seriously & recognize the potential consequences of unprofessional cleaning. Take a look at the new government legislation by clicking here.
Industrial Kitchen Cleaning
Catering environments have a duty under Environmental Health guidelines to ensure that their kitchens meet Government set guidelines. Recent statistics confirm that just under 70% of Kitchens do not meet these guidelines. Regulations introduced in 2006 by Insurance organisations result in 65% of Kitchens being uninsured by not meeting cleaning regulations.
Where does your kitchen fit in these statistics
Fires started in cooking equipment of commercial eating establishments cause millions of pounds of damage each year. Kitchen exhaust systems are designed to pull smoke, grease vapours and cooking residues out of the kitchen area. The filters can never eliminate all of the vaporised grease which, together with debris, condenses onto the inside of the ducts and the fan surfaces.
Over a short period of time, enough grease will accumulate to create a very serious fire hazard.
When fire takes hold in the exhaust system above the cooking equipment, the grease in the ducts acts as a fuse allowing the fire to spread rapidly through the ducts to other areas of the building.
When a duct system is cleaned regularly the chance of a duct fire is dramatically reduced
