Commercial Kitchen Extract Cleaning

Commercial extract cleaning is required as a legal necessity in the UK. By law, business owners with a commercial kitchen have a duty of care to ensure kitchen extraction systems are periodically inspected, cleaned and maintained to eliminate potential fire hazards. Unfortunately, over 70% of all commercial kitchen fires in the UK originate from extraction equipment that hasn’t been adequately cared for and cleaned.

From 2005, commercial kitchens must also adhere to the strict cleaning standards outlined in BESA TR19 guidance. It was implemented to improve health and safety standards within the UK, primarily focused on fire hazards and food contamination reduction.

TR-19 Compliances

In the event of a kitchen fire, businesses must provide an up to date TR19 certificate to their insurance provider to evidence that correct TR19 standards of cleaning have been upheld. Failure to do so can invalidate the insurance and leave business owners liable for repairs and hefty fines.

In addition, a routine fire inspection will look at whether fire risks and hazards have been sufficiently identified, recorded, and rectified to comply with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Management and Health and Safety at Work Regulations. Failure to do so could lead to substantial fines or even business closure.

Regular cleaning and maintenance of your commercial kitchen extraction system is a required health and safety standard, due to the potential fire risks associated with kitchen extractor fans. Over time your extraction system becomes clogged up with grease and fatty deposits, not only does this pose a potential fire risk but also encourages a build-up of nasty bacteria in your commercial kitchen. Regular kitchen extraction cleaning is therefore essential to ensuring your kitchen is not only hygienic but also safe for both your staff and customers.

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