Catering Hygiene Specialist

If you have a commercial kitchen then your risk assessment should include regular ductwork cleaning to satisfy the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The majority of kitchen fires start within the ductwork, so regular cleaning is an integral part of your risk reduction strategy. We also clean air ductwork in accordance to the requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. These regulations require regular air ductwork cleaning and maintenance for all mechanical air supply and extract systems.

CHS was established in 1993 initially offering services throughout South East England, we have expanded our expertise nationwide. From our Head Office, we have a fleet of vehicles and teams of specialist staff strategically positioned throughout the UK, offering a range of services from extraction duct cleaning, kitchen deep cleaning services and installation of fly screens to Air duct cleaning, all services can be tailored to suit the caterer from one-off cleans to more frequent cleaning schedules.

Most non-domestic premises have ventilation or air conditioning installed, with ducting running through the building. Dust and debris accumulates in the ducts and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and mould. These risks are increased where humidity and higher temperatures are a factor. Without regular cleaning, air will pass through the polluted duct carrying these allergens into the building, hence the ventilation system to provide fresh air to the buildings occupants is in fact doing the opposite.

No matter how efficient your canopy filters are at trapping grease particles, it is inevitable that grease deposits will start building up within the kitchen extraction and canopy. If you don't undertake duct cleaning on a regular basis, over time the grease will become baked on and carbonised. This is extremely difficult to remove, thus reducing the effectiveness of the extraction system, shortening the ducting and fan's life and creating a serious fire hazard within the kitchen. In addition bacteria will develop in the fatty moist deposits, this is hazardous to health and a food source for cockroaches.

Our experienced fitters install made to measure fly screens designed to meet the needs of the commercial caterer or domestic premises. Our fly screen products have been designed and developed to take the hard knocks and heavy wear associated with industrial and commercial use. However they are aesthetically pleasing and just as suitable for a domestic environment. All products conform to the requirements of the Food Safety Acts and fly screen doors comply with fire regulations. Alternatively we can supply ready assembled fly screens or component parts.

No matter how effective your daily, weekly or monthly cleaning routines are there will be a progressive accumulation of soil. Particularly grease on less accessible surfaces like canopies, ducts, light fittings, floors, walls behind equipment and ceilings. Kitchen deep cleaning generally requires the services of a professional cleaning contractor. Our kitchen cleaning service should not be confused with steam cleaning; steam & water alone will not produce a satisfactory result. Kitchen cleaning is seen as "Due Diligence", helping towards minimising health risks.