Commercial Kitchen Cleaning for Airports & Travel Hubs
TR19 extraction cleaning for airport restaurants, fast food outlets, lounges and airside catering across the Northwest. Multiple food brands, 24-hour operations: we manage the full compliance programme.
BESCA VHR
CHAS Elite
SafeContractor
Cumbria ChamberAirport food outlets operate around the clock under heavy use. TR19 requires quarterly cleaning, and your contractor must hold BESCA VHR accreditation
Airports are among the most demanding food service environments for TR19 compliance. Multiple food brands, 24-hour trading, and heavy frying classify most airport kitchens as heavy use. One missed quarterly clean can leave multiple concession operators without valid insurance documentation.
Why Airport Operators Choose Hy5
We hold the accreditations required for contractor vetting in managed airport environments.
BESCA VHR: Certificates Every Concession Needs
Every food outlet in your terminal needs its own TR19 certificate from a BESCA VHR accredited contractor. We survey every system, issue a separate certificate for each, and manage the full programme on a single schedule.
CHAS Elite: Approved for Managed Estate Vetting
Airport concession frameworks require contractors to hold rigorous health and safety accreditation before site access is granted. Our CHAS Elite status meets the standard required by most airport management companies and concession operators.
Overnight Scheduling as Standard
Airport kitchens don't close. We schedule TR19 cleans during the lowest-traffic window, typically 2am to 6am, and complete all work before morning service. Every system has a new certificate before the first flight of the day.
What Makes Airport Kitchen Compliance Different
Airport food service is uniquely complex. A single terminal may house 10 to 20 separate food brands, each with their own extraction systems, each requiring their own TR19 certificate on schedules determined by their specific cooking methods and operating hours.
Most airport kitchens, particularly those with heavy frying, wok cooking, or 18+ hour daily trading, meet TR19's heavy-use classification, meaning quarterly cleaning is a legal requirement. Managing multiple brands under different owners on different cleaning schedules creates significant compliance risk without a single coordinated contractor.
We survey every extraction system in the terminal, establish the correct cleaning frequency for each, and manage a rolling quarterly programme that keeps every concession covered under a single point of contact.
Some airport operators require contractors to hold airside security passes or enhanced security vetting for certain terminal areas. We work with your security and facilities team to complete any required vetting before work begins.
- BESCA VHR certified: separate TR19 certificate for each food outlet
- CHAS Elite and SafeContractor: meets managed airport contractor requirements
- Multi-outlet programme: all brands covered on a single coordinated schedule
- Overnight scheduling: all work completed before morning trading
- Quarterly cleaning programme for heavy-use airport kitchens
- Grease micron readings documented on every visit
- Full compliance reports suitable for concession operator audits
Airport & Travel Hub Settings We Work With
From terminal concessions to managed estates, we cover the full range of airport food service environments.
Terminal Food Outlets
Restaurants, cafés, fast food concessions and grab-and-go units operating within airport terminals. Each outlet receives its own TR19 certificate.
Airport Lounges
Business and first-class lounges with full catering operations. Often lower volume but still subject to TR19 and insurance requirements.
Managed Concession Estates
Airport operators and concession management companies overseeing multiple brands. We provide a single quarterly programme across all outlets.
How It Works: 3 Simple Steps
A straightforward process from first contact to compliance certificate.
Request a Quote or Get in Touch
Call 01229 588556 or complete the form. Tell us about your terminal and food outlets and we'll get back to you promptly.
Site Visit & Quote
We visit your site, survey every extraction system, and provide a clear written quote covering each outlet with no hidden costs.
The Clean & Certificate
Our BESCA-certified technicians carry out the clean overnight at a time that suits your operations. Each outlet receives its own compliance Certificate Issued Promptly.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by restaurants, hotels, and food businesses across Cumbria and the Northwest.
"We were truly delighted with the deep clean undertaken by Hy5 Commercial Cleaning. The team were very professional and provided an excellent service."
"Great guys to work with. Does our 5 sites across the north west and have no complaints!"
"I can actually hear the kitchen extract system working and the extract above the dishwash nearly pulled the sheet of blue roll out my hand when I was showing the management team how effective the clean was! The lads grafted the entire time, and the job has made a huge difference to the guys working in the kitchen. I am over the moon with the results!"
Frequently Asked Questions: Airports
How often do airport food outlets need TR19 cleaning?
Can you manage multiple food brands within the same terminal?
Do you hold the required accreditations for airport contractor vetting?
Can you work overnight so trading isn't affected?
What areas do you cover?
Get a Free Quote for Your Airport
Tell us about your terminal, number of food outlets, and trading hours. We'll design a quarterly compliance programme that keeps every brand covered.
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