FDNY Certified · NFPA 96 Compliant
FDNY-certified technicians. NFPA 96 compliant. Keep your kitchen fire-code ready with professional hood cleaning services across Manhattan and NYC.
New York City's commercial kitchens operate under some of the most demanding fire codes in the country. Every restaurant, hotel kitchen, food hall, and catering operation in the five boroughs must maintain clean exhaust hoods to satisfy FDNY inspectors and meet NFPA 96 standards. Grease-laden hoods are not just a code violation — they are a direct fire hazard that puts your staff, your customers, and your business at risk.
Empire Hoods provides thorough commercial kitchen hood cleaning tailored to NYC's regulatory environment. Our FDNY-certified technicians handle everything from single-hood delis in Midtown to multi-station hotel kitchens in Times Square. We strip and degrease the interior hood surfaces, baffle filters, and accessible ductwork, then document the entire job with before-and-after photos and an NFPA 96 compliance certificate that inspectors accept on sight.
In a city where a failed fire inspection can shut you down overnight, proper hood maintenance is non-negotiable. We schedule cleanings around your service hours — late nights, early mornings, and weekends — so your kitchen never misses a cover. Whether you need a one-time deep clean before an inspection or a recurring maintenance plan, Empire Hoods keeps your operation running and your fire code in order.
From first call to fire-code compliance in three simple steps.
Call us or fill out the form. We'll ask about your kitchen size, number of hoods, and preferred schedule. You get a firm quote — no surprises.
Our FDNY-certified technicians arrive during your off-hours and deep-clean your entire exhaust system — hoods, filters, ducts, and fans.
You receive before/after photos and an NFPA 96 compliance certificate. You're inspection-ready and fire-code compliant.
Here is exactly what our crew does when they arrive at your kitchen — no mystery, no shortcuts.
We spray degreaser on the heaviest grease buildup first so the chemical has maximum dwell time on the toughest spots. Corners and hard-to-reach areas get treated early. While the chemical works, we monitor the protective plastic covering your equipment for any issues.
After the chemical has done its work, we pressure wash every surface. For the ductwork, our technicians work the pressure wand up into the duct and spray each side individually — it is hands-on, physical work, but it is the only way to get the ducts genuinely clean from below.
All wash water is captured — nothing goes down your kitchen drains uncontrolled. We monitor water levels throughout the job and dispose of it properly, typically via your mop sink. If you have a preferred disposal method or need us to transport the water off-site, we accommodate that too.
We squeegee off excess water, then hand-dry every surface with clean towels to remove all moisture. Once fully dry, we apply a professional-grade stainless steel finish that acts like a wax — polishing each section until the hood has a uniform shine. Fresh towels are used for each hood to prevent streaking. Your kitchen looks better than it did the day the hood was installed.
Every technician holds current FDNY certifications. Your compliance paperwork is handled from start to finish.
Before-and-after photos of every section. Your NFPA 96 certificate is included digitally and in print.
We work around your schedule. Late night, early morning, or weekend cleanings — your kitchen never loses service time.
FDNY inspection tomorrow? We offer same-day emergency hood cleaning for restaurants that need immediate compliance.
Hood cleaning starts at $350–$1,200+ depending on kitchen size and number of hoods. View full pricing details.
Commercial kitchen exhaust fan cleaning and maintenance. Grease buildup removal, belt inspection, and fan balancing for optimal airflow.
$150–$400
Commercial kitchen exhaust duct cleaning and degreasing. Complete ductwork access, cleaning, and documentation for NFPA 96 compliance.
$300–$800
Commercial kitchen hood filter exchange and cleaning program. Fresh baffle filters delivered on schedule, dirty filters cleaned and returned.
$15–$30/filter
Get a free, no-obligation estimate. We'll assess your kitchen and give you a firm price — no surprises.
