TR19 Cleaning for Hotels & Pubs
Protect your premises licence, satisfy your insurer, and meet your fire safety obligations. Our insurer-grade TR19 compliance reports are designed for hospitality operators who need documentation that actually works.
Why Hotels and Pubs Face Heightened TR19 Obligations
Hotels and pubs operate some of the most demanding commercial kitchens in the hospitality sector. Extended trading hours, high cooking volumes, and the presence of overnight guests create a unique combination of fire risk and regulatory obligation that makes TR19 compliance particularly important.
For hotels, the presence of sleeping guests means that a kitchen fire has the potential to cause significant harm before evacuation can be completed. This is why the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places specific obligations on hotels to manage fire risk in all areas of the premises, including the kitchen. A dirty extraction system is one of the most common fire hazards identified in hotel fire risk assessments.
For pubs and bars, the premises licence is the most critical business asset. A fire officer inspection that identifies a non-compliant extraction system can result in an enforcement notice that restricts or suspends your ability to trade — with immediate and severe financial consequences.
of commercial kitchen fires are caused by grease buildup in extraction systems
maximum cleaning interval for hotel and pub kitchens under BESA TR19 guidelines
insurance claims can be voided if TR19 cleaning was overdue at the time of a fire
Hotel & Pub TR19 Cleaning Service
Designed for hospitality operators — minimal disruption, maximum compliance documentation, flexible scheduling.
Full TR19 Extraction System Clean
Complete clean of all extraction systems — main kitchen, room service, banqueting, and bar kitchens — to BESA TR19 standard.
Post-Clean Verification Report
Photographic evidence at every access point, grease deposit measurements, and a full written report for your insurer and fire risk assessment.
Multi-Site Compliance Programme
We manage rolling cleaning programmes for hotel groups and pub chains, with consolidated compliance documentation for head office.
Out-of-Hours Service
We work around your service times — early mornings, late evenings, and overnight. No disruption to guests or trading.
Hotel & Pub Insurance Requires TR19 Documentation
Commercial property and liability insurance for hotels and pubs typically includes specific conditions relating to fire safety and kitchen maintenance. These conditions are not always clearly communicated — many operators discover them only when making a claim.
Our founder's CII qualifications and connection to Focus Insurance Services means we understand exactly what hospitality underwriters require. Our post-clean verification reports are structured to provide that evidence — reducing the risk of queries or rejections at renewal or claim.
Hotel & Pub Insurance from Focus Insurance
Focus Insurance Services provides commercial insurance for hotels, pubs, and hospitality businesses. If you need to review your current policy, check your TR19 compliance conditions, or get a competitive quote, we can help.
Combining the right insurance with the right cleaning schedule is the most effective way to protect your hospitality business from the financial consequences of a kitchen fire.
TR19 Cleaning for Hotels & Pubs — FAQ
How often does a hotel kitchen need TR19 cleaning?
Hotel kitchens typically operate 16–18 hours per day, seven days a week, making them heavy-use under BESA TR19 guidelines. This requires extraction cleaning every 3–6 months depending on cooking methods and volume. Hotels with multiple kitchens (main restaurant, room service, banqueting) may require different cleaning schedules for each. We assess your specific operation during the free site survey and provide a recommended programme.
What about pub kitchens — do they need TR19 cleaning?
Yes. Pub kitchens that serve food are subject to the same TR19 requirements as any other commercial kitchen. The cooking volume and hours of operation determine the cleaning frequency. A busy pub kitchen serving food all day may require quarterly cleaning, while a pub that only serves food at lunchtimes may qualify for annual cleaning. We assess each kitchen individually.
Does TR19 cleaning affect our premises licence?
Indirectly, yes. A premises licence for a hotel or pub includes conditions relating to fire safety. A kitchen fire caused by a dirty extraction system could result in the licence being reviewed or suspended. More immediately, a fire officer visiting your premises as part of a fire risk assessment inspection may issue an enforcement notice if the extraction system is non-compliant — which could affect your ability to trade.
Can you service multiple kitchens in one visit?
Yes. We work with hotels and pub groups that have multiple kitchens on the same site or across multiple sites. We can schedule all kitchens on the same visit or on a rolling programme, and provide consolidated compliance documentation for your insurance broker, facilities manager, or head office.
What documentation do hotel and pub insurers require?
Commercial property and liability insurers for hotels and pubs typically require a signed TR19 compliance certificate, a post-clean verification report with photographic evidence, and grease deposit thickness measurements. Some insurers also require the cleaning company's public liability insurance certificate and technician qualifications. We provide all of this as standard.