A commercial kitchen is one of the busiest environments in any business and also one of the most regulated. In our 25 years of experience at Master Cleaners Australia, we’ve found that high-heat equipment, constant food handling, and daily heavy use create layers of grease, carbon, bacteria and other contaminants that standard cleaning cannot remove. This is why professional commercial kitchen cleaning services are essential for businesses in hospitality, healthcare, aged care, manufacturing, and any fast-paced food-preparation environment.
We recommend deep kitchen cleans on a quarterly, half-yearly or annual schedule, depending on usage and regulatory requirements.
Whether you operate a restaurant, café, pub, hotel or catering facility, a deep kitchen clean ensures your workspace remains safe, efficient and fully compliant with Food Safety Standards, council regulations and OH&S requirements.
In this guide, we break down exactly what’s included in a commercial kitchen deep clean and why so many Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane businesses rely on Master Cleaners Australia for their ongoing commercial kitchen cleaning needs.
What Is a Commercial Kitchen Deep Clean?
A commercial kitchen deep clean is a comprehensive, top-to-bottom cleaning process that targets areas that daily or weekly cleaning routines simply cannot reach. It removes hidden grease, burnt-on carbon, bacteria and contamination from all surfaces, equipment and food preparation zones, ensuring your kitchen meets Australian food safety and workplace health standards.
A deep clean ensures your kitchen is:
- Hygienic
- Safe for staff
- Fully food safety compliant
- Free from grease-related fire risks
- Ready for environmental health inspections
For businesses with high food turnover, a scheduled deep clean protects your reputation, helps avoid costly downtime and ensures consistent compliance.
What’s Included in a Professional Commercial Kitchen Deep Clean?
Below is the complete breakdown of what Master Cleaners Australia includes in a commercial kitchen cleaning service, tailored for restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs, clubs and extensive commercial food facilities.
1. Exhaust Hood, Duct & Canopy Degreasing
One of the most critical parts of a commercial kitchen deep clean.
Your service includes:
- Filter removal and degreasing
- Canopy degreasing and polishing
- Hood interior and exterior cleaning
- Accessible duct cleaning
- Removal of grease build-up to reduce fire hazards
Proper hood and canopy cleaning significantly improves ventilation, air quality and back-of-house safety.
2. Degreasing & Sanitising of Cooking Equipment
All high-heat and heavy-use appliances are individually cleaned to remove carbon, grease and burnt food residue.
Includes:
- Ovens (inside & outside)
- Flat grills & hotplates
- Chargrills
- Deep fryers (including decarbonising and external degreasing)
- Salamanders & toasters
- Bain-maries
- Stove burners
This service restores performance, reduces odours and extends equipment lifespan.
3. Complete Bench, Prep Area & Stainless-Steel Cleaning
All stainless-steel surfaces are:
- Scrubbed
- Degreased
- Sanitised
- Polished
This ensures hygienic food preparation areas and restores your kitchen’s professional look.
4. Walls, Tiles & Splashback Cleaning
Commercial kitchens accumulate grease mist on vertical surfaces over time.
Deep cleaning includes:
- Tile degreasing
- Grout cleaning
- Full sanitisation
- Splashback polishing
This reduces bacterial growth and improves hygiene inspection results.
5. Deep Cleaning of Sinks, Taps & Wash Areas
Food prep sinks, rinse stations, and dishwashing areas often carry high bacterial loads.
Your service includes:
- Lime scale removal
- Drain cleaning
- Degreasing
- Full sanitisation
Critical for hygiene and workplace efficiency.
6. Cool Room, Fridge & Freezer Cleaning (External & Select Internal)
Our service includes:
- Exterior degreasing and sanitising
- Cleaning of door handles, seals and rubber gaskets
- Shelf wipe-downs (if empty or access is arranged)
- Non-toxic mould prevention treatments
Clean, cool rooms and fridges are crucial for maintaining food integrity and safety compliance.
7. Floors & Hard-to-Reach Areas
Floors experience the highest grease and grime load in any commercial kitchen.
Deep cleaning includes:
- Heavy scrubbing
- Degreasing
- Oil and residue removal
- Drain cleaning
- Skirting board and kickboard cleaning
This creates a safer, non-slip environment for staff.
8. High-Level Cleaning
Grease, dust and contaminants accumulate in areas above eye level.
Your deep clean includes:
- Lights
- Ceiling vents
- Fans
- High shelves
- Tops of large appliances
Critical for controlling airborne contamination.
Why Commercial Kitchen Deep Cleaning Matters
Professional deep cleaning provides long-term benefits to your business by:
- Reducing fire hazards
- Maintaining food safety and council compliance
- Extending the life of expensive kitchen equipment
- Improving airflow, efficiency and staff comfort
- Protecting your brand reputation
- Reducing odours and cross-contamination risks
- Creating a safer, more hygienic workspace
Businesses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane choose Master Cleaners Australia because we offer consistent quality, reliable service times and a proven 25-year track record of maintaining high compliance standards.
Need Commercial Kitchen Cleaning?
Master Cleaners Australia has been trusted for decades to deliver professional commercial kitchen cleaning services to restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs, clubs, and other commercial food facilities.
Call Master Cleaners Australia today or request a free quote online to experience professional commercial kitchen cleaning delivered safely, thoroughly and on time.
