Facility Management

Planning Above-Eye-Level Cleaning for a Restaurant

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Quick answer: Restaurants should plan above-eye-level cleaning for the dining room and the kitchen: vents and returns, fans, pendants, TVs, signs, exposed ducts and beams, plus kitchen ceilings and FRP walls. Most restaurants start with an initial reset and move to quarterly maintenance, scheduled when they are closed.

What to include

  • Dining room: supply vents, returns, ceiling fans, pendants, TVs, speakers and signs
  • Open ceilings: exposed ductwork, pipes and beams
  • Kitchen: ceiling tiles, FRP walls, light fixtures and the hood exterior
  • Bar: memorabilia, neon signs and back-bar shelving tops

Why quarterly works

Cooking grease turns ordinary dust into a sticky film that hardens over time. Quarterly service removes it before it sets, which keeps every visit short and the dining room consistently clean.

What is handled separately

Kitchen hood interiors, filters, ducts and exhaust fans are cleaned by certified hood-cleaning contractors under fire code. AELC providers handle the surfaces around them.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a price for my restaurant?

Request a quote. Your local AELC provider will count items, check heights and grease, and send an itemized proposal.

Last updated October 4, 2026. Prices are set by each independently owned local AELC Certified Provider.

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