Hood Cleaning in Harlem

Harlem is experiencing a restaurant renaissance. Legendary soul food restaurants sit alongside new Caribbean, West African, and contemporary American kitchens. Empire Hoods is proud to support this community with affordable, reliable hood cleaning.

Soul food and Southern cooking generate some of the heaviest grease loads in the restaurant industry — deep frying, pan frying, and high-heat sauteing are foundational techniques that coat exhaust systems quickly. Iconic Harlem restaurants that have been serving fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread for generations know the importance of regular hood cleaning, and many are on monthly service contracts with Empire Hoods. We understand the rhythms of these kitchens and schedule cleanings to respect their prep schedules and community commitments.

Harlem's restaurant renaissance along Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Lenox Avenue, and the growing "Restaurant Row" stretch on 116th Street has brought new Caribbean, West African, and contemporary American restaurants to the neighborhood. Church kitchens — which serve large congregations on Sundays and host community events throughout the week — are another important part of Harlem's commercial kitchen landscape. Empire Hoods offers competitive pricing and recurring service contracts that make professional hood cleaning accessible for independent operators and community organizations alike.