Hood Cleaning in Berkeley

NFPA 96-Compliant Exhaust Cleaning for Restaurants, Cafés & Commercial Kitchens

You deserve the highest level of service

You deserve the highest level of service

At North Bay Restaurant Services, operating locally as East Bay Restaurant Services, we provide professional hood cleaning in Berkeley for restaurants, cafés, hotels, and food-production facilities.

Our technicians perform complete exhaust system cleaning in compliance with NFPA 96 fire-code standards, including hoods, filters, ducts, and rooftop fans. With our Oakland yard located minutes away, we offer same-day or next-day scheduling and provide detailed before-and-after photo reports for every service.

We’ve been trusted by Bay Area restaurants since 1996 for delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and documentation that passes fire and insurance inspections every time.

Why Berkeley Kitchens Choose
Our Hood Cleaning Services

Full Exhaust System Cleaning
We clean every part of your system — hood canopies, filters, ducts, and rooftop fans — down to bare metal, following NFPA 96 standards.

Professional Technicians
Our in-house crews specialize in restaurant hood cleaning, not janitorial or general maintenance work, ensuring every detail is handled by experts.

Before & After Documentation
Each service includes comprehensive photo documentation and technician notes for fire-code and insurance compliance.

Same-Day or Next-Day Service
With our local Oakland-based yard, we can respond quickly for routine cleanings or emergency service.

No-Mess, Contained Process
We use containment systems and wastewater recovery equipment to prevent overspray and keep your kitchen spotless during cleaning.

Michelin-Level Standards
We bring five-star precision and pride to every job, holding ourselves to the same level of excellence as the restaurants we serve.

Our Berkeley Hood Cleaning Process

  1. Preparation & Protection – All kitchen equipment and surfaces are covered and protected before cleaning begins.
  2. Degreasing & Steam Cleaning – We apply industrial-strength degreasers and use hot-water pressure washing to remove grease and carbon buildup from every surface.
  3. Full System Cleaning – The hood canopy, filters, ductwork, and exhaust fan assembly are cleaned to bare metal per NFPA 96 code.
  4. Wastewater Containment – All wash water and residue are vacuumed and properly disposed of at licensed facilities.
  5. Final Polish & Report – The hood is polished, the area cleaned, and you receive a digital before-and-after report with technician notes and compliance records.

Add-On & Complementary Services

Many of our Berkeley hood cleaning clients also rely on us for:

Bundling these services helps streamline your kitchen maintenance schedule, reduce costs, and ensure every part of your operation is maintained by one trusted provider.

Proudly Serving All of Berkeley

Service Area Coverage in Berkeley

We provide hood cleaning and exhaust maintenance throughout:
Downtown Berkeley, West Berkeley, North Berkeley, Southside, Gourmet Ghetto, Elmwood, and the Fourth Street corridor.

Our Oakland-based fleet allows for same-day or next-day hood cleaning for most Berkeley kitchens, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent scheduling.

The East Bay Restaurant Services Difference

We don’t cut corners — we clean them.

Every Berkeley hood cleaning is performed by our own trained team using custom-built service trucks equipped for hot-water pressure washing and vacuum recovery. Because our yard is based in Oakland, we can provide same-day or next-day hood cleaning in Berkeley, ensuring your restaurant stays clean, compliant, and ready for inspection without scheduling delays.

Since 1996, North Bay Restaurant Services, operating locally as East Bay Restaurant Services, has set the standard for commercial hood cleaning in Berkeley, combining deep industry expertise with luxury-level attention to detail.

Schedule Hood Cleaning in Berkeley

Keep your kitchen systems compliant, clean, and efficient with professional hood cleaning in Berkeley from East Bay Restaurant Services.

Call or request a quote online to schedule your next hood cleaning — or ask about bundled maintenance programs that include interceptor pumping, grease trap service, and hydrojetting for comprehensive maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most commercial kitchens in Berkeley require hood cleaning every 3 months, though higher-volume or solid-fuel kitchens may need monthly service per NFPA 96 standards.

Yes — we offer same-day, next-day, and after-hours appointments to fit your restaurant’s schedule and minimize disruption.

We clean the entire system — hood canopy, filters, ducts, and fans — to bare metal, including photo documentation for compliance.

Yes. We provide regular hood cleaning for university dining halls, cafeterias, and production kitchens throughout Berkeley.

Absolutely. All work is performed according to NFPA 96 fire-code standards and includes detailed documentation for inspection.

Our Berkeley hood cleaning and exhaust system services are trusted by restaurants, cafés, hotels, and food-production facilities throughout the East Bay. As the leading provider of NFPA 96 hood cleaning in Berkeley, East Bay Restaurant Services delivers same-day response times, detailed photo reports, and industry-leading standards that make compliance effortless.