The only IKECA member company serving Lodi — CECS-certified

Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Lodi, California

Lodi’s wine-country kitchens deserve more than a surface rinse. We clean the full exhaust system to NFPA 96 standards, document every job, and hand you a certificate the Lodi Fire Department accepts — from the region’s only IKECA member company.

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IKECA CECS-certified
Retained NFPA 96 expert witness
Foam + mechanical — cleaned to NFPA 96 standards
Certificate and report · EvidLY-documented · 5.0-star Google
Serving Lodi, Stockton, and all of San Joaquin County
Local Conditions

Why Lodi Kitchens Build Grease Faster

Lodi is the commercial and hospitality center of one of California’s premier wine appellations — 85+ wineries, a revitalized downtown tasting-room and restaurant scene, and the institutional kitchens of a 67,000-person city. Whether it’s a winery event kitchen or a school cafeteria, high-volume kitchens build grease on the NFPA 96 clock.

And it’s valley heat. Lodi summers push past 100 °F, loading rooftop exhaust fans hard — motors and bearings run hotter, belts wear faster, and grease softens and re-flows deeper into the ductwork. The agricultural dust of the surrounding vineyards and farmland packs the filters. We clean the full system, not just what a rooftop rinse can reach.

Lodi Market

The Lodi Market We Serve

Downtown Lodi & School Street Kettleman Lane corridor Turner Road Lodi Wine Country (AVA)

Lodi’s kitchens run from the tasting-room restaurants and event venues of the Lodi AVA wine trail to the Kettleman Lane chain and independent restaurant corridor, the institutional kitchens of Lodi Unified’s 54 schools, and the healthcare kitchens at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial.

Market context, not client claims: the 85+ wineries of the Lodi AVA, Wine & Roses resort, Pacific Coast Producers, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial, and Lodi Unified School District all run high-volume kitchens that live and die by inspection readiness. From a downtown wine-bar grill to a hospital cafeteria, the work is the same: the full exhaust system, cleaned to NFPA 96 standards and documented to code.

Why Switch

Why Lodi Kitchens Switch to Cleaning Pros Plus

The Only IKECA Member Company Serving the Region

The nearest other IKECA member company is 70+ miles away, in the Bay Area. IKECA membership isn’t a logo — it’s a standard, with insurance and training requirements behind it.

Before-&-After Photo Documentation

Every service includes timestamped photos of each section of ductwork, proving the system was cleaned to NFPA 96 standards. Your fire inspector and insurer see the proof.

Documentation the Lodi Fire Department Accepts

Signed certificate, NFPA 96 compliance report, and IKECA credentials — formatted the way Lodi fire inspectors and insurers expect to see it.

Overnight & Off-Hour Scheduling

We work when your kitchen doesn’t. Overnight, between shifts, weekends — your operation never loses a service hour.

Fire Authority

Who Enforces Hood Cleaning in Lodi?

For a commercial kitchen inside Lodi city limits, the Lodi Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division is your authority having jurisdiction — it handles plan review, fire-safety permits, and California Fire Code enforcement — and your exhaust has to meet NFPA 96. We clean to the standard and hand you the record before anyone asks.

Lodi Fire Department, Fire Prevention

The Lodi Fire Department enforces NFPA 96 for all commercial kitchens within city limits. Inspectors verify that your exhaust system is cleaned on schedule, your fire suppression system is current, and your cleaning certificate is on file. Cleaning Pros Plus provides the IKECA member documentation Lodi fire inspectors require.

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NFPA 96

Hood Cleaning Requirements for Lodi Kitchens

Every commercial kitchen in Lodi must comply with NFPA 96. Your fire authority — Lodi Fire Department — enforces these cleaning frequency requirements:

Type of CookingCleaning Frequency
Solid fuel cooking operations (wood, charcoal, mesquite)Monthly
High-volume cooking (24-hour operations, charbroiling, wok cooking)Quarterly
Moderate-volume cooking (full-service restaurants)Semi-Annually
Low-volume cooking (churches, day camps, senior centers, seasonal)Annually

Not sure which category your Lodi kitchen falls into? We'll assess your operation and recommend the right schedule — no charge.

How It Works

Three Steps to a Clean, Compliant Kitchen

1

Request an Estimate

Tell us about your kitchen — number of hoods, cooking type, last cleaning date. Get a clear quote with no surprises.

2

We Clean to NFPA 96 Standards

IKECA member technicians clean your entire exhaust system — hood, filters, ductwork, fan, and rooftop — with before-and-after photos at every stage.

3

Get Your Certificate

Walk away with a signed certificate, photo report, and compliance documentation the Lodi Fire Department accepts — ready for your next inspection.

Estimate

Keep Your Lodi Kitchen Fire-Safe

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Or call directly: (209) 318-2737 — or text (209) 553-4297

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The Full Compliance Picture

Cleaning Pros Plus handles fire safety on the hood. EvidLY identifies how San Joaquin County evaluates your food safety and fire safety, scored exactly the way your county scores them. Stovio publishes the editorial standard. Cleaning Pros Plus is the hands. HoodOps is the tools. EvidLY is the eyes. Stovio is the lens.

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Pricing

Pricing FAQ

How often does a Lodi commercial kitchen need exhaust cleaning?
NFPA 96 sets frequency by cooking volume: high-volume and solid-fuel monthly to quarterly; moderate sit-down kitchens quarterly to semi-annually; low-volume annually. Lodi’s winery event kitchens and high-volume downtown restaurants push many systems toward the more frequent end — we assess your actual system and recommend the real interval.
What does hood cleaning cost?
Price depends on system size (number of hoods and fans), cooking type and grease load, roof access, and how long since the last real cleaning. We give a clear estimate up front — no surprise add-ons.
What’s included?
The full exhaust system cleaned to NFPA 96 standards — hood, filters, ductwork, exhaust fan, and rooftop — plus before-and-after photos, a signed certificate, and documentation your fire authority and insurer accept. Fan and access-panel condition noted, so nothing’s a surprise later.
Do you serve outside Lodi proper?
Yes — Stockton, Manteca, Ripon, Escalon, Lathrop, and all of San Joaquin County.
What Our Clients Say

Trusted by Kitchen Operators Across the Central Valley

★★★★★
“We received excellent service, follow up and communication throughout the whole hood cleaning service for our restaurant. The owner Arthur is a stand up guy who does exactly what he says he’ll do. I’m really happy we made the switch.”
— Liberty S., Google Review
★★★★★
“Very detailed to our kitchen needs, they left the place spotless and better than any other cleaning company prior. 10/10 recommend”
— Benny I., Google Review

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If your fire inspector finds any issue with our work, we come back and re-clean at no charge. No questions asked. We stand behind every hood, every duct, every fan — because your compliance is our reputation.

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