TR19 Kitchen Extraction Cleaning for NHS & Hospital Kitchens
Specialist TR19 extraction cleaning for NHS hospitals, healthcare facilities, and large-scale institutional kitchens. BESA-compliant deep cleans with full compliance documentation — formatted for NHS Estates and Facilities requirements.
TR19 Cleaning for NHS & Hospital Kitchens
NHS hospitals and healthcare facilities operate some of the most demanding commercial kitchens in the UK. A large hospital kitchen may produce thousands of meals per day, operating continuously across multiple shifts. Under BESA TR19 guidelines, this level of use typically requires extraction cleaning every 3 months — and in some high-throughput kitchens, even more frequently.
Healthcare settings have additional compliance obligations beyond standard commercial kitchen requirements. NHS Estates and Facilities teams must demonstrate compliance with HTM 03-01 (Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare Premises) as well as BESA TR19. A kitchen fire in a hospital setting carries consequences that extend far beyond financial loss — patient safety, ward closures, and regulatory scrutiny are all at stake.
BlueTick Extraction Hygiene works with NHS trusts, private hospitals, and healthcare facilities across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. Our CII-qualified founder understands the specific insurance and compliance requirements that apply to healthcare settings, and every compliance report we produce is formatted to satisfy both your insurer and your Estates and Facilities team.
Why NHS & Hospital Kitchens Require Specialist TR19 Cleaning
Continuous High-Volume Operation
Hospital kitchens operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, producing significant grease deposits that require quarterly TR19 cleaning to maintain compliance.
HTM 03-01 Compliance
NHS healthcare facilities must comply with HTM 03-01 (Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare Premises) in addition to BESA TR19. Our reports address both requirements.
Patient Safety Obligations
A kitchen fire in a hospital setting carries consequences beyond financial loss — patient safety, ward closures, and CQC scrutiny are all at stake. TR19 compliance is a critical risk management measure.
NHS Estates Documentation
Our compliance reports are formatted to satisfy NHS Estates and Facilities requirements, including the documentation needed for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
puts the fire-safety duty for your kitchen on the responsible person; TR19 cleaning is how most operators evidence it
post-clean verification report with dated photographs and grease readings, issued with every certificate
BESA Academy Grease Hygiene Technician qualification held by the technician who cleans your system
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does an NHS hospital kitchen need TR19 extraction cleaning?
NHS hospital kitchens typically operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, making them the highest-use category under BESA TR19 guidelines. This requires extraction cleaning every 3 months as a minimum. Some high-throughput kitchens may require more frequent cleaning. We assess your specific operation and provide a recommended programme that satisfies both BESA TR19 and HTM 03-01 requirements.
Does TR19 cleaning apply to NHS hospital kitchens?
Yes. NHS hospital kitchens are subject to the same BESA TR19 requirements as any other commercial kitchen. Additionally, NHS healthcare facilities must comply with HTM 03-01 (Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare Premises), which includes requirements for the maintenance and cleaning of ventilation systems including kitchen extraction.
What documentation does an NHS trust require for TR19 compliance?
NHS trusts typically require a signed TR19 compliance certificate, a post-clean verification report with dated before-and-after photographs, grease deposit thickness measurements, a signed technician declaration, and the cleaning company's public liability insurance certificate. Our reports can be filed against your PPM schedule and shared with your Estates and Facilities team.
Can you work around hospital kitchen service times?
Yes. We offer out-of-hours cleaning to minimise disruption to patient meal services. We work with your Estates and Facilities team to schedule cleans during periods of lowest kitchen activity — typically overnight or at weekends. There is no additional charge for out-of-hours scheduling.
Can you meet our site access and vetting requirements?
Tell us what your Estates and Facilities team requires for contractors on site, such as vetting, induction or permits to work, and we will confirm before booking what we can provide. We follow your infection control protocols, carry identification, and can send our public liability insurance certificate in advance.