Serving Poplar Bluff & SE Missouri
Restaurant Hood & Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning in Poplar Bluff, MO
Ozark Commercial Cleaning provides full commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning — hoods, filters, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fans — cleaned to NFPA 96 standards, with before/after photos and a detailed service report on every visit.
- NFPA 96 Standard
- Before & After Photo Documentation
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Butler County & SE Missouri
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What We Clean
Full Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning
One call covers the entire exhaust path — from the hood above your cookline to the fan on your roof — so nothing gets missed before an inspection.
Hood Cleaning
Complete degreasing of the canopy, interior surfaces, and grease troughs to bare metal.
Learn more →Filter Cleaning
Baffle and mesh filters removed, degreased, and reinstalled — or replaced when worn out.
Learn more →Duct Cleaning
Grease removed from accessible horizontal and vertical duct runs per NFPA 96 access points.
Learn more →Rooftop Fan Cleaning
Exhaust fan housing, blades, and hinge kit cleaned and inspected — then safely re-seated.
Learn more →Our Process
What to Expect on Cleaning Day
A straightforward, documented process designed to keep your kitchen compliant and your paperwork ready for the fire marshal or your insurance carrier.
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1. Inspection & Photos
We inspect the full exhaust system and take "before" photos to document current grease buildup.
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2. Hood, Filter & Duct Cleaning
Filters are removed and degreased, the hood interior is cleaned to bare metal, and accessible duct sections are cleaned per NFPA 96.
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3. Rooftop Exhaust Fan Service
The rooftop fan is cleaned, inspected, and safely reset on its hinge kit so grease can't collect underneath.
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4. After Photos & Walkthrough
We take "after" photos of every cleaned section and walk you through anything worth noting.
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5. Detailed Service Report
You receive a written report with photos and cleaning date — ready to show your fire marshal, health inspector, or insurer.
Fire Safety & Code Compliance
Why NFPA 96 Compliance Matters
NFPA 96 is the national fire code standard covering the removal of grease-laden vapors from commercial kitchen exhaust systems — hoods, filters, ducts, and fans. Most local fire departments, insurance carriers, and health inspectors reference it when they check a kitchen's fire safety compliance.
Grease buildup inside an exhaust system is one of the leading causes of commercial kitchen fires. Regular, documented cleaning reduces that risk and gives you proof of compliance if you're ever asked for it.
- Reduces grease fire risk in your kitchen exhaust system
- Provides documentation for fire marshal & health inspections
- Supports insurance requirements for commercial kitchens
- Keeps exhaust fans running efficiently, lowering energy waste
Documentation on Every Job
Before & After Photo Reporting
Every cleaning includes dated before/after photos and a written report covering each part of your exhaust system — ready to hand to a fire marshal, health inspector, or your insurance carrier.
Hood Canopy
Photographed before and after — interior degreased to bare metal, grease trough cleared.
Baffle Filters
Photographed before and after — removed, soaked, degreased, and reinstalled or replaced.
Rooftop Fan
Photographed before and after — housing and blades cleaned, hinge kit inspected and reset.
Proudly Serving Poplar Bluff & SE Missouri
Ozark Commercial Cleaning is based in Poplar Bluff, MO and serves restaurants, schools, and commercial kitchens throughout Butler County and the surrounding SE Missouri region — roughly a 45–60 minute drive from Poplar Bluff, with extended service to Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Kennett, and other regional communities in SE Missouri and NE Arkansas.
- Poplar Bluff
- Dexter
- Qulin
- Neelyville
- Van Buren
- Doniphan
Locally Owned
A Local Business You Can Actually Reach
Ozark Commercial Cleaning is owned and operated by Dylan White, based right here in Poplar Bluff. You're not calling a national dispatch line — you're talking to the person who shows up and does the work.
We focus on doing the job right: thorough cleaning, clear documentation, and being easy to reach when you need to schedule your next service.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about hood cleaning frequency, NFPA 96, and what's required to stay compliant in Missouri.
How often should restaurant hoods be cleaned?
Under NFPA 96, cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume and type. As a general guideline: high-volume cooking (charbroiling, wok cooking) is typically cleaned every 1–3 months, moderate-volume kitchens every 3–6 months, low-volume kitchens (churches, seasonal operations) at least annually, and solid-fuel cooking systems monthly. Your fire marshal or insurance carrier may set a specific schedule for your location.
What is NFPA 96?
NFPA 96 is the National Fire Protection Association's standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations. It covers the design, installation, and cleaning of kitchen exhaust systems — hoods, grease filters, ductwork, and exhaust fans — and is the standard most Missouri fire departments and insurers reference for kitchen fire safety compliance.
Do I need certified hood cleaning in Missouri?
Missouri does not have a statewide licensing mandate specific to hood cleaning technicians. What typically matters to your local fire marshal, health inspector, or insurance company is that your exhaust system is cleaned to NFPA 96 standards and that you can provide documentation — photos and a service report — showing when it was done. Ozark Commercial Cleaning cleans every system to that standard and provides that documentation on every job.
What does a full kitchen exhaust cleaning include?
A full cleaning covers the entire exhaust path: the hood canopy and interior surfaces, grease filters (removed and degreased or replaced), accessible duct sections per NFPA 96 access points, and the rooftop exhaust fan housing, blades, and hinge kit. You receive before/after photos and a written service report when the job is complete.
Do you serve schools and other non-restaurant kitchens?
Yes. In addition to restaurants, we clean kitchen exhaust systems for schools, churches, cafeterias, and other commercial kitchens throughout Poplar Bluff and SE Missouri.
What areas does Ozark Commercial Cleaning serve?
We're based in Poplar Bluff, MO and serve Butler County and surrounding SE Missouri communities within roughly a 45–60 minute drive, including Dexter, Qulin, Neelyville, Van Buren, Doniphan, and nearby towns. For larger jobs we also travel to Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Kennett, Farmington, and Fredericktown, MO, plus Paragould and Jonesboro, AR. See the full list of towns we serve.