Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Montgomery County
Commercial Hood & Exhaust Cleaning for Maryland Food Service Operations
BN Commercial Cleaning and Fire Protection has served restaurants and commercial kitchens across Montgomery County, Maryland, for more than 30 years. As an NFPA member with thousands of commercial clients, we clean kitchen exhaust systems from the rooftop fan down to the hood line, helping food service operators stay compliant, reduce fire risk, and approach inspections with confidence.
Ready to schedule service or discuss a cleaning plan for your facility? Call us at (301) 889-9268 to get started.Why Montgomery County Operators Work with Us
No two commercial kitchens operate the same way, which is why we build customized cleaning plans around each facility’s layout, usage patterns, and compliance requirements. A high-volume restaurant in Rockville has different needs than a cafeteria in Gaithersburg, and our service reflects that.
Our trained cleaning professionals cover the areas that are often overlooked: ductwork above the hood, the exhaust fan housing, and the grease traps inside the filters. We use eco-friendly cleaning products on every job, and because we also provide fire suppression support, kitchen cleaning and fire protection stay coordinated under one provider rather than split between separate vendors.
Montgomery County Food Service Compliance: What Operators Need to Know
Food service facilities in Montgomery County are licensed under COMAR 10.15.03, the Maryland state code governing food service operations, as well as Montgomery County Code Chapter 15. Licenses expire December 31 and require annual renewal. The Licensure and Regulatory Services Program within the county’s Department of Health and Human Services conducts routine inspections, with high-priority facilities receiving up to three visits per year.
Grease accumulation in hoods, ducts, and exhaust systems is one of the most common sources of code violations and kitchen fires. Keeping those systems clean isn’t just a housekeeping matter. It can affect inspection results.
Two additional compliance layers apply to many Montgomery County kitchens:
- Montgomery County Fire Marshal: Fire code compliance for food service facilities falls under Fire Marshal jurisdiction. Properly cleaned and documented exhaust systems support fire code adherence.
- WSSC Wastewater Discharge Permit: Food service establishments with the potential to discharge fats, oils, and grease must apply to WSSC Water for a Food Service Establishment Wastewater Discharge permit. Grease duct cleaning supports the grease management program these permits require.
Hood Cleaning Built Around NFPA 96
Our kitchen hood cleaning follows NFPA 96, the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, which sets the nationally recognized benchmark for how exhaust systems should be cleaned, inspected, and maintained. Every visit is structured to deliver consistent results regardless of your facility’s size or how busy your kitchen runs.
What the Service Covers
We clean the full kitchen exhaust system end to end: the rooftop exhaust fan, the duct system running through the building, the hood canopy, and the kitchen line below it. Filters are pulled and cleaned free of debris, and grease buildup is removed throughout the ductwork and fan housing, where accumulation creates the greatest fire risk.
Before-and-after photos are taken at every service visit, giving you documentation you can present during health inspections or Fire Marshal reviews. Cleaning is scheduled around your off-hours or between service periods so kitchen operations stay on track.
Start with a Free Consultation
Every service we perform is backed by a satisfaction guarantee. If something doesn’t meet expectations, we address it. For Maryland food service operators looking to get a cleaning plan in place, we offer a free consultation to review your facility layout, discuss compliance needs, and build a schedule that works for your operation.
Contact BN Commercial Cleaning and Fire Protection at (301) 889-9268 to schedule your free consultation and put a kitchen hood cleaning plan in place for your Montgomery County facility.
