Short answer: A full kitchen exhaust cleaning covers the hood, the ductwork and the exhaust fan, not just the filters. These companies are on a current official list and their own website says they clean all three; we quote and link the page. Last verified:
21 companies meet both checks. Companies on official lists whose website we could not use to confirm scope are listed on the city pages as “official record only”.
Compare companies
| Company | Official list | Cleans hood, duct and fan? | Service area (company says) | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Friends Hood Cleaning & Fire Safety Corp. Lake Grove, NY | FDNY No. 407P 2026-10-01 source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | Not stated | 2026-10-09 |
| A-Plus Fire and Hoods Salem, NH | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source | Yes, per its website (source) | Boston & the Merrimack Valley | 2026-10-09 |
| A.A.A Restaurant Fire Control Warwick, RI | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source | Yes, per its website (source) | Serving Southern New England | 2026-10-09 |
| Air Duct Services Braintree, MA | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source | Yes, per its website (source) | Not stated | 2026-10-09 |
| Aspen Air Duct Cleaning | City of Nashua FM 2026-07-16 source | Yes, per its website (source) | throughout Massachusetts | 2026-10-09 |
| Boston Powerwash, LLC Scituate, MA | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source | Yes, per its website (source) | service area covers all of New England | 2026-10-09 |
| Chief Fire Prevention & Mechanical Elmsford, NY | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | We serve NYC, Boston, MA, and the broader tri-state area | 2026-10-09 |
| CJ’s Exhaust Cleaning Easton, MA | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source | Yes, per its website (source) | serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and beyond for over 30 years | 2026-10-09 |
| Dependable Hood and Duct Cleaning Company Candia, NH | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source | Yes, per its website (source) | within 70 miles of Candia, NH | 2026-10-09 |
| Done Right Hood & Fire Safety, Inc. Brooklyn, NY | FDNY No. 182P 2026-10-01 source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and South Florida | 2026-10-09 |
| Elite Hood Cleaning LLC | City of Nashua FM 2026-07-16 source | Yes, per its website (source) | Serving NH, MA, ME & VT"; "Manchester, NH and surrounded aeras | 2026-10-09 |
| Filta Kleen Inc Brooklyn, NY | FDNY No. 356P 2026-10-01 source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | Serving New York City, New Jersey & Nassau County | 2026-10-09 |
| G & G Duct Cleaning Inc Long Island City, NY | FDNY No. 300 2026-10-01 source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | Serving All 5 Boroughs | 2026-10-09 |
| Humble Hoods LLC New York, NY | FDNY No. 423 2026-10-01 source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | New York City, New Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island | 2026-10-09 |
| New York Exhaust Services Corp Bronx, NY | FDNY No. 414 2026-10-01 source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | NEW YORK, CONNECTICUT AND NEW JERSY"; "throughout Bronx, NY and surrounding areas | 2026-10-09 |
| OHP Enterprises Boston, MA | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source | Yes, per its website (source) | Not stated | 2026-10-09 |
| Omni Pro, Inc Warwick, RI | Boston FD 2026 registration list (posted Aug 2026) source | Yes, per its website (source) | Serving the New England area | 2026-10-09 |
| On Time Hood Cleaning Inc. Brooklyn, NY | FDNY No. 242P 2026-10-01 source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | Not stated | 2026-10-09 |
| Quality Hood Cleaning LLC | City of Nashua FM 2026-07-16 source | Yes, per its website (source) | Not stated | 2026-10-09 |
| Scientific Fire Prevention LLC Long Island City, NY | FDNY No. 9P 2026-10-01 source Has an FDNY discipline entry: see listing | Yes, per its website (source) | tri-state area and northeastward, from New Jersey to New Hampshire | 2026-10-09 |
| TFP1, Inc. (Total Fire Protection) Woodbury, NY | Nassau County FM No. KEC20200144 2026-09-28 source | Yes, per its website (source) | New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey"; "Long Island, Westchester County, and Northe… | 2026-10-09 |
Rules that apply
- NYC: the hood, filters, grease extractors, ducts, exhaust fans, pollution control devices and other parts must be inspected and cleaned at least every 3 months, to bare metal (FDNY public notice).
- Massachusetts: inspection frequency depends on cooking volume, and the inspection decides whether the system must be cleaned (Mass. DFS).
Questions
What does "scope confirmed" mean here?
The company is on a current official list and its own website says it cleans the hood, the duct and the fan. We quote that page and link to it; we have not inspected any work.
Why does fan and duct cleaning matter?
NYC rules list hoods, ducts and exhaust fans among the parts that must be inspected and cleaned at least every 3 months (FDNY public notice).
Are companies without this label worse?
Not necessarily. It only means we could not confirm their scope from their website. Ask them directly.
What should I ask for after a cleaning?
Ask for a written service report and, in NYC, check the FDNY decal and its QR code. In Massachusetts the certificate holder must keep inspection and cleaning records for at least three years (Mass. DFS).
Can a company pay for this label?
No. Labels come only from official lists and the company’s own public website.
How often should restaurant hood filters be cleaned?
In NYC, grease filters should be checked by eye every day and cleaned at least once a month. Staff can do this if they are trained; they do not need a Certificate of Fitness (FDNY safety guide).
What should the hood cleaning sticker (decal) show in NYC?
The servicing company must put a decal on one or more hoods showing the company, its address and phone number, its FDNY certificate number, the Certificate of Fitness holders who did the cleaning and the cleaning date (FDNY notice).
What should I ask a hood cleaning company before hiring?
Ask: Is the company on the official list, with current dates (FDNY; Boston)? Will every worker show a valid Certificate of Fitness (FDNY)? Does the price include the duct and the roof fan (FDNY)? Will I get time-stamped before-and-after photos and a checklist of the work (FDNY)?
How can I tell if my hood was cleaned properly?
Ask for before-and-after photos with time stamps and a copy of the checklist of work done; the FDNY tells owners to insist on both and to make sure ducts are cleaned down to bare metal (FDNY safety guide).
Can I clean my own restaurant hood in NYC?
Only the grease filters. Cleaning of the ducts and other parts above the hood must be done by FDNY-approved companies and their certified employees; grease filters may be cleaned by a trained, knowledgeable person without a Certificate of Fitness (FDNY safety guide).
What does a full kitchen hood cleaning include?
In NYC the whole cooking exhaust system: hoods, grease filters, grease extractors, ducts, exhaust fans, pollution control devices and other parts, cleaned to bare metal (FDNY notice, Fire Code 609.4.1).
Does hood cleaning include the fire suppression system?
No, in NYC it is a separate job. A Master Fire Suppression Piping contractor licensed by the NYC Department of Buildings must inspect, test and service the suppression system at least every 6 months and leave a tag (FDNY safety guide).
Does a hood cleaning company need special equipment?
In NYC, yes: the company must have the tools and equipment for the job, including ladders, lighting, scraping and washing equipment, cleaning materials and vehicles marked with the company name and FDNY company number (FDNY notice, 3 RCNY 115-01).
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