Commercial Hood Cleaning San Diego — Customer Reviews
“I used to use a different hood cleaning service until I met Eric from Kitchen Guard. As a business owner, I love working with vendors that have great energy and are truly kind people. Eric is one of those guys.”
“Excellent job in Customer Service — Joseph came quickly, checked our issue and fixed it without any hesitation or mess. I highly recommend Kitchen Guard!”
COMMERCIAL HOOD CLEANING NEAR YOU
Kitchen Guard of San Diego provides professional commercial hood cleaning and kitchen exhaust cleaning services across San Diego County, CA. Our certified technicians clean the entire exhaust system — including the hood canopy, filters, ductwork, and exhaust fan — to reduce grease buildup, support fire prevention, and maintain proper airflow throughout your kitchen.
Regular commercial kitchen cleaning helps restaurants, hospitals, and food service facilities in San Diego stay compliant with NFPA 96 and local fire code inspection requirements. Kitchen Guard offers flexible cleaning schedules and detailed service documentation, so you’re always prepared for your next inspection. Beyond routine cleaning, our San Diego team also provides commercial kitchen exhaust repair for damaged fans, belts, and access panels, plus a full range of exhaust system services tailored to your facility’s needs.
OUR SERVICES
Our commercial hood cleaning in San Diego covers everything from exhaust systems to pressure washing, keeping your kitchen safe, compliant, and running at full performance. We also handle filter exchange, exhaust repairs, and more — all in one visit.
Full exhaust system cleaning — canopy, ductwork, and roof fans — to NFPA 96 standards. We eliminate grease buildup that causes fires and failed inspections.
Learn More →Keep grease filters clean and fire-safe with our scheduled filter exchange program that swaps dirty filters for clean ones on your schedule — no downtime, no hassle.
See Details →Commercial-grade pressure washing for kitchen floors, mats, dumpster pads, and exterior areas — blasting away grease and grime so your space stays clean and inspection-ready.
Learn More →Fan motor failures, belt replacements, and exhaust system repairs — handled fast by our certified San Diego technicians, so your system keeps running and you never lose a service.
View Service →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The frequency depends on your kitchen’s cooking volume and fuel type. Per NFPA 96 standards, high-volume operations (e.g., charbroilers, woks) require cleaning every 1–3 months, moderate-use kitchens every 6 months, and low-volume operations annually. Kitchen Guard will assess your kitchen and recommend the right schedule.
A full Kitchen Guard hood cleaning includes degreasing and cleaning the hood canopy, all ductwork, the exhaust fan, and the rooftop equipment. We also inspect for damage or airflow issues, provide a service report, and leave a certification sticker for your health inspector.
Yes — both the City of San Diego and San Diego County require commercial kitchens to maintain their exhaust systems in compliance with NFPA 96 and California Fire Code. Failure to comply can result in health department violations, insurance issues, or even forced closure.
Most standard hood cleaning jobs take between 2 to 4 hours depending on the size of your system and how much grease buildup is present. Typically, we schedule service during your off-hours or overnight so your kitchen operations aren’t disrupted.
After every service, Kitchen Guard provides a detailed service report and places a compliance sticker on your hood indicating the date of cleaning, the technician’s name, and the next recommended service date — documentation that health inspectors and fire marshals look for.
Kitchen Guard of San Diego serves the entire county, including San Diego, La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Escondido, El Cajon, Oceanside, Santee, Poway, and many more cities. If your business is in San Diego County, we’ve got you covered.
Yes — we provide pressure washing for exterior areas such as walkways, concrete flooring, and dumpster pads. This removes grease stains and buildup, keeping the outside of your restaurant clean and safe for customers and staff.
GET PROTECTED TODAY
Don’t wait for a failed inspection or a grease fire. Kitchen Guard keeps your kitchen compliant, fire-safe, and running clean — every service, every time.
Since 2009, Kitchen Guard of San Diego has specialized in commercial hood cleaning and full kitchen exhaust system service for restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and foodservice facilities across San Diego, Escondido, San Marcos, and the surrounding county.
Our local team of NFPA 96-trained technicians — including dedicated Fire Life Safety Consultants — cleans, inspects, and documents every job with before-and-after photos and a compliance sticker, so you always have proof of service ready for your next health or fire inspection.
It’s how we’ve built long-term relationships with San Diego kitchens that can’t afford downtime, a failed inspection, or a preventable fire.
Every commercial hood cleaning we perform in San Diego meets NFPA 96 standards — not just the first time, but every visit. Our technicians know the code inside and out, so you never have to worry about failing an inspection.
After every service, you receive a detailed report with before-and-after photos of your hood, ducts, and exhaust system. Your documentation is always ready if a health inspector or insurance auditor asks for it.
You’ll always be in the loop — before, during, and after every service. Questions about your schedule, compliance status, or next cleaning? You’ll always reach a real person who knows your account.
Count on us to show up when we say we will, every time. Our scheduling is built around your kitchen’s hours so service never interrupts your operation — and if something urgent comes up, we’re ready to respond fast.
Our San Diego hood cleaning technicians are fully trained, background-checked, and equipped with commercial-grade tools. Every job is done right the first time — no shortcuts, no callbacks.
Get real-time text alerts for upcoming services, completed jobs, and anything that needs your attention. Stay on top of your kitchen’s compliance status without lifting a finger.
We clean the entire exhaust system — canopy, hood, ducts, and roof fans — not just the parts you can see. Every job is performed to NFPA 96 standards by local San Diego technicians who know what the county’s fire marshals and health inspectors expect.
Whether you’re running a busy restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter, a hotel kitchen in Mission Valley, or a school cafeteria in Escondido, our team uses commercial-grade pressure washers and specialized equipment to clean deep into the duct network — including areas most companies skip. After every visit, you receive before-and-after photos and full documentation so you’re always inspection-ready.
From quick-service restaurants in Mission Valley to hotel kitchens in La Jolla — Kitchen Guard serves every type of commercial kitchen across San Diego County.
San Diego’s restaurant scene is competitive — a failed inspection or grease fire can shut you down overnight. Kitchen Guard keeps your hood system clean, compliant, and ready for the county health inspector, visit after visit.
From tech campuses in Sorrento Valley to government facilities downtown, we keep corporate cafeteria kitchens NFPA 96-compliant and running without interruption.
Venues like Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium run high-volume kitchens that can’t afford downtime. Our team cleans and maintains exhaust systems to keep concession and catering kitchens safe and compliant on game day and every day.
Healthcare kitchens in San Diego — from Sharp and Scripps facilities to assisted living communities — face strict oversight. Kitchen Guard ensures your kitchen exhaust system meets NFPA 96 standards and never becomes a fire risk for the people in your care.
From UCSD and SDSU dining halls to K-12 cafeterias across the county, we service school and university kitchen exhaust systems to keep students and staff safe and your facility inspection-ready.
From boutique hotels in the Gaslamp to beachfront resorts in Coronado, your guests judge the whole experience. Hotel kitchen exhaust systems are kept clean, compliant, and running smoothly — so your culinary team never has to stop.
