Commercial kitchen exhaust maintenance needs a clear cleaning scope and a record of the work completed. This guide explains the maintenance points in the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) guidance and the practical details to discuss when arranging cleaning.
What does SFA say about kitchen exhaust maintenance?
SFA’s guidance for licensed food retail premises says the kitchen hood and the entire exhaust duct, inside and outside, should be degreased and cleaned at least once every 12 months. It calls for specialist maintenance and records retained by the operator for verification.
SFA also explains that its inspections include checks of the exhaust exterior and maintenance records. Dirty exhaust systems may prompt action by SFA; missing proper maintenance records may be referred to SCDF for follow-up. See the SFA guidance under “Maintaining Kitchen Exhaust Systems to Prevent Fires” and the SCDF Fire Code for the official references.
Plan the scope before booking
A quotation should make clear which hoods, filters, ducts, fans and air-cleaning equipment are included. Identify concealed, high-level or otherwise difficult-to-access duct sections before work starts. An accessible-only cleaning scope should not be confused with cleaning the entire system.
Agree a maintenance schedule for your kitchen
Kitchen usage, cooking activity and grease buildup should inform the maintenance discussion. The annual interval in the guidance should not be treated as a reason to leave visible buildup untreated between visits. Discuss your system condition and any premises-specific requirements when planning recurring work.
Keep a useful service record
Agree the reporting requirements when booking. Useful records include the service date, equipment and duct sections covered, before-and-after photographs, access limitations and recommended follow-up work. Keep these together so your operations team can see what was completed and what remains outstanding.
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