As a restaurant or cafe owner, ensuring compliance with local councils, insurance companies, and health standards is a constant concern. With so much at stake, a dirty kitchen hood or exhaust system isn’t just a logistical nightmare – it’s an emotional burden, leaving you worried about inspections and potential fines.
Compliance can feel like a pain in the backside for busy restaurant owners who want to pursue their passion for food and customer service. They don’t want to be grappling with cleaning headaches. With over 30 years of experience specialising in the restaurant industry, we’ve streamlined cleaning and compliance to give you peace of mind. You should focus on serving delicious food, not worrying if your kitchen meets health regulations.
Imagine waking up each day free from the administration burden, knowing your kitchen is always clean and your business is safe from last-minute inspection surprises. You risk financial stress, compliance penalties, and continuous worry without proactive steps. Reputational damage to your business can feel even more painful than the financial strain.
Let’s avoid that scenario! Here are five tips to keep your kitchen hoods and exhaust system compliant and clean:
Tip 1: Clean Regularly – Australian Standard AS181 advises cleaning kitchen hoods and exhausts at least once every 12 months. However, as often as a monthly clean may be necessary for kitchens with high cooking frequency or solid fuel cooking. We’ll advise you on establishing a routine that helps you stay on top of your compliance.
Tip 2: Conduct a Grease Thickness Test – The average grease build-up should be less than 0.2mm without exceeding 2mm in any one location. Use this data to determine how often you need a professional clean-up—this way, you avoid unexpected problems that might arise during an inspection.
Tip 3: Inspect Your Ktchen Hood Grease Filters Monthly – Inspecting the grease filters monthly and exchanging them as necessary ensures that your kitchen works optimally and helps avoid fire hazards. A few moments each month could save your restaurant from more significant headaches.
Tip 4: Delegate Cleaning to the Experts – Don’t let compliance stress overwhelm you. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service to handle your kitchen compliance. Beware of the cowboy cleaning business’s that are out there!.
Tip 5: Stay Informed About Local Regulations – Keeping up with local health regulations and standards will help you avoid issues during inspections. A well-informed owner leads to a well-compliant kitchen.
If you don’t heed this advice, you risk substantial financial penalties, compliance issues, and the emotional strain of dealing with constant worry about inspections and pests. By implementing these tips, you will create an efficient, compliant kitchen and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with it.
When running a restaurant or cafe feels overwhelming, our service makes it easy for you to stay compliant and clean. Get a quote today to see how we can help you achieve your goals.
