Professional internal kitchen cleaning to remove grease, contamination, and fire risk build-up,
keeping commercial kitchens safe, hygienic, and compliant.
• Improves fire safety by removing grease and fat build-up
• Supports hygiene inspections and food safety compliance
• Helps meet insurance and TR19 fire safety requirements
• Keeps kitchens clean, safe, and ready for daily use
• Suitable for small cafés through to large industrial kitchens
UK-Based Specialists in Kitchen Cleaning
APT ICC provides specialist internal kitchen cleaning services across England and Wales, supporting commercial and industrial kitchens of all sizes. This includes cafés, restaurants, pubs, care homes, universities, food courts, factory canteens, and large-scale catering facilities operating in live environments.
Kitchen cleaning is sometimes referred to as deep kitchen cleaning, extraction cleaning, or TR19 kitchen cleaning. While the terms may vary, the purpose remains the same: to remove grease, fat, carbon, and food residues from kitchen areas where build-up creates fire, hygiene, and compliance risks. TR19 cleaning specifically relates to the cleaning and inspection of kitchen extraction systems, with formal reporting required by insurers and fire safety bodies.
APT ICC delivers both routine kitchen cleans and full TR19-compliant cleans with detailed reporting. Works cover all areas of the kitchen, including canopies, extraction systems, ducting, fans, ovens, hobs, cooking equipment, walls, floors, and surrounding surfaces. Cleaning is carried out using controlled methods suitable for food environments, ensuring no damage to equipment or finishes.
Internal kitchen cleaning is essential in busy food environments where grease and vapour naturally build up through daily cooking. If left unmanaged, this contamination increases fire risk, affects airflow, and can lead to failed inspections or insurance issues. Regular professional cleaning helps keep kitchens safe, efficient, and compliant with fire safety and food hygiene standards.
APT ICC works across both small and large kitchens, from independent cafés and food trucks to large commercial and industrial catering facilities. Every project is assessment-led, ensuring the correct level of cleaning and reporting is provided based on kitchen size, usage, and risk profile. Cleaning is planned to minimise disruption, often taking place out of hours or around service schedules.
With over 35 years’ experience, APT ICC is trusted to deliver kitchen cleaning in demanding and sensitive environments. Recent projects include kitchen cleaning works for NPTC, Viva Brazil in Cardiff, Longa Café in Cardiff, Rozelle Nursing Home in Abergavenny, The Bear in Crickhowell, Luctonians Sports Club, and mobile catering units such as Burger Boys. All works are delivered under strict health, safety, and environmental controls, ensuring reliable, high-quality results across England and Wales.
“Thank you for the wonderful service your team provided yesterday, they were totally amazing! When I booked your services I was unable to make a full inspection of the areas and could not believe how bad these were. Suffice to say it was a much bigger task than I had anticipated, your team worked so hard to bring this kitchen back to the as new standard, we are very grateful.
The boys also left some of the super products for us to clean the other areas & floors these were well received by my colleagues.I would like to set up a regular arrangement with for the deep cleaning every six months please. I would be delighted to receive your kitchen cleaning programme for the new manager and the staff to initiate.
Again many, many thanks to your wonderful team, they were brilliant!”
Mrs Nicola Massey - Luctonians Sports Club
“I would like to thank apt for their professional approach to the cleaning operation within the catering department. We had some previous difficulties in maintaining the standards required, confusion with staff using several different cleaning products. After introducing Ultraclean MB and the apt cleaning programme we have reduced complaints from staff and safety issues , achieve a higher level of cleanliness and appearance, reduced budget spend with better ordering control.”
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
“Our audit was great, we achieved a Grade A. We are definitely going to purchase the Ultraclean MB going forward, we just need to start with the verification and change of procedures.”
Mrs. Lucy Bridge - Technical Applications Manager, Roha
“We have been receiving an overwhelming number of positive comments about the war memorial cleaning. Yesterday, during the small ceremony at the Penrallt column on the 1st World War anniversary, many expressed their appreciation for how splendid the memorial looks after the cleaning. We anticipate sharing photos on the internet page later this week. Additionally, we have shared your details with another person who serves as the clerk to two other local councils. Thank you once again for the exceptional work.”
Janice Davies - Gwynedd Council
Professional kitchen cleaning involves removing grease, fat, carbon, and food residue from cooking areas and surfaces. This includes equipment, walls, floors, and extraction systems. The aim is to improve safety, hygiene, and day-to-day usability.
Grease and fat build up naturally during cooking and can become a serious fire risk if left untreated. Cleaning helps reduce this risk by removing combustible residues. This is especially important around extraction systems and cooking equipment.
TR19 cleaning relates to the inspection and cleaning of kitchen extraction systems. It focuses on removing grease from canopies, ducting, and fans. Formal reporting is often required for fire safety and insurance purposes.
In some cases, yes, but most deep kitchen cleaning is planned around service hours. This helps avoid disruption and ensures cleaning can be carried out safely. The approach depends on kitchen size and operating hours.
Daily surface cleaning is usually managed in-house. Deep cleaning of extraction systems and grease-heavy areas typically requires specialist equipment and experience. This helps ensure risks are properly controlled.
Cleaning frequency depends on how often the kitchen is used and the type of cooking carried out. High-use kitchens usually require more frequent cleaning. An assessment helps determine an appropriate schedule.
APT ICC delivers professional internal kitchen cleaning services across England and Wales. We support commercial and industrial kitchens and can also advise on suitable professional cleaning chemicals where full services are not required.
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