Why Commercial Kitchens Fail Health Inspections and How Deep Cleaning Prevents It
Many kitchens lose health inspection points because of dirty hoods, clogged ducts, exhaust fans coated with grease, grease buildup in vents or traps, poor ventilation, and unclean surfaces. According to a 2022-2023 audit of thousands of food-service inspections, “ventilation clean” and “food- or non-food contact surface clean” ranked among the top five most frequently cited violations. When inspectors see grease dripping from filters or buildup on ductwork, they treat it as both a hygiene risk and a fire risk. Why Daily Cleaning Is Not Enough Daily work focuses on what you can see. The real problems sit deeper. Grease settles inside hood lines, duct channels, exhaust fans, and grease traps. A food safety officer explains that the most repeated violations come from the buildup “in places staff cannot reach with routine cleaning.” This is where commercial kitchen cleaning needs a deeper approach. How We Improve Inspection Results At Crystal Clean Maintenance, we provide full...