Commercial Kitchen Cleaning for Takeaways & Fast Food
TR19 extraction cleaning for takeaway kitchens across Cumbria and the Northwest. Heavy frying operations require quarterly cleaning. We keep you compliant, insured, and fire-safe all year round.
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Cumbria ChamberIf your kitchen uses fryers, TR19 classifies it as heavy use. Annual cleaning is not enough
Takeaway kitchens operating fryers, woks, or chargrills for extended hours require cleaning every 3 months under TR19. An annual certificate does not satisfy your insurer or the fire authority if your usage pattern demands quarterly cleans.
Why Takeaways Choose Hy5
Fast, accredited, and experienced with the specific risks that heavy frying operations create.
BESCA VHR: The Certificate Your Insurer Requires
UK commercial kitchen insurers specifically require TR19 cleaning by a BESCA VHR accredited contractor. Without our certificate, a fire claim from a grease-related incident may be rejected, regardless of how recent your last clean was.
The Highest Fire Risk in Commercial Kitchens
Takeaway kitchens using fryers and woks generate more airborne grease than any other catering environment. That grease accumulates in your extraction system and becomes a significant fire hazard without quarterly TR19 cleaning.
Overnight & Early Morning Slots Available
We work around your trading hours. Most takeaway cleans are completed overnight so you open the next day fully compliant with no disruption to your service. A new TR19 certificate is issued before we leave.
Why Takeaway Kitchens Face the Highest TR19 Risk
TR19 defines cleaning frequency based on cooking method and daily operating hours. Takeaways using deep fryers, woks, or chargrills for 12 or more hours a day are classified as heavy use, the highest category under TR19. That means quarterly cleaning is required, not annually.
Many takeaway operators are unaware of this distinction and have only an annual clean on their schedule. If your insurer or a fire officer assesses your extraction system and the grease deposits exceed the 200 micron limit, the fact that you had a certificate at some point in the past will not protect you.
We set up a quarterly rolling programme from the start, issue a new certificate after every clean, and remind you when the next one is due. You stay permanently compliant with no administration required on your part.
TR19 permits a maximum of 200 microns of grease deposit. We measure and document grease depth on every visit. If your system is already borderline, we'll identify it at the site visit and advise on immediate action.
- BESCA VHR certified: TR19 certificates your insurer will accept
- Quarterly cleaning programmes for heavy-use frying operations
- Grease depth measurements documented on every visit
- TR19 compliance certificate issued promptly
- Overnight or early morning scheduling: no impact on your trading day
- Reminder system keeps you on track between visits
- Fixed-price quarterly programme: no surprise costs
- Covers chip shops, Chinese, Indian, pizza, burger, and kebab kitchens
Takeaway & Fast Food Types We Work With
Any kitchen with heavy frying, wok cooking, or chargrilling requires quarterly TR19 cleaning. We cover them all.
Fish & Chip Shops
The highest-risk extraction environment. Open fryers running for 8 or more hours daily demand quarterly TR19 cleaning and rigorous grease deposit management.
Chinese, Indian & Asian Kitchens
Wok cooking produces significant airborne grease. Combined with other cooking methods, these kitchens typically qualify as heavy use under TR19.
Burger, Pizza & Fast Food
Chargrills and fryers used for extended hours generate substantial extraction grease. We assess your specific setup and confirm the correct cleaning frequency.
How It Works: 3 Simple Steps
We set up a rolling quarterly programme from day one. You never have to chase a booking again.
Request a Quote or Get in Touch
Call 01229 588556 or complete the form. Tell us about your takeaway kitchen and cooking method and we'll get back to you quickly.
Site Visit & Quote
We visit your premises, measure existing grease levels, assess your extraction system, and provide a fixed-price quote for a quarterly programme.
The Clean & Certificate
We carry out the clean overnight. You open to a fully compliant kitchen with a new TR19 certificate, and we'll remind you when the next one is due.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by takeaways, restaurants, and food businesses across Cumbria and the Northwest.
"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!"
"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!"
Frequently Asked Questions: Takeaways
How often does a takeaway need TR19 extraction cleaning?
What happens if I only get an annual clean?
Can you work overnight so we don't lose trading hours?
Do you measure grease depth on every visit?
What areas do you cover?
Get a Free Quote for Your Takeaway
Tell us about your kitchen and cooking method. We'll visit the site, measure your grease levels, and set up a compliant quarterly programme from day one.
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