TR19 Kitchen Extraction Cleaning for Pubs & Gastropubs
Specialist TR19 extraction cleaning for pub kitchens, gastropubs, and wet-led pubs serving food. BESA-compliant deep cleans with insurer-grade compliance reports — accepted by all major pub and hospitality insurers.
TR19 Cleaning for Pubs & Gastropubs
Pubs and gastropubs face a unique set of compliance challenges. A busy gastropub kitchen operates for 12 to 16 hours per day, seven days a week, producing significant grease deposits in the extraction system. Under BESA TR19 guidelines, this level of use typically requires extraction cleaning every 3 to 6 months — more frequently than many pub operators realise.
The consequences of non-compliance are significant. Most commercial pub insurance policies contain a condition requiring regular extraction cleaning to TR19 standard. A claim arising from a kitchen fire could be declined if a current TR19 compliance certificate is not in place. For a licensed premises, a fire incident can also trigger a review of the premises licence — with potentially serious consequences for the business.
BlueTick Extraction Hygiene specialises in TR19 cleaning for pubs and gastropubs across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. Our CII-qualified founder understands the specific insurance and licensing requirements that apply to licensed premises, and every compliance report we produce is formatted to satisfy both your insurer and your licensing authority.
Why Pubs & Gastropubs Need Specialist TR19 Cleaning
High-Volume Cooking
Gastropub kitchens often produce as much grease as a full-service restaurant, requiring quarterly TR19 cleaning to maintain compliance.
Licensing Obligations
A kitchen fire in a licensed premises can trigger a premises licence review. TR19 compliance documentation provides evidence that fire risk was being managed.
Insurance Policy Conditions
Pub insurance policies typically require TR19 cleaning as a condition of cover. Our CII-qualified founder reviews your specific policy before every clean.
Multi-Kitchen Sites
Pub groups and managed houses with multiple kitchens can be serviced on a rolling programme with consolidated compliance documentation for head office.
of commercial kitchen fires are caused by grease buildup in extraction systems (UK Fire Statistics)
average cost of a commercial kitchen fire including business interruption
of insurers now require TR19 compliance certificates at renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does a pub kitchen need TR19 extraction cleaning?
The required frequency depends on your cooking volume and hours of operation. A busy gastropub kitchen serving food all day, seven days a week, typically requires TR19 cleaning every 3 months. A pub that only serves food at lunchtimes may qualify for 6-monthly cleaning. We assess your specific operation during the free site survey and provide a recommended programme.
Does a wet-led pub that only serves bar snacks need TR19 cleaning?
If your pub has a commercial kitchen — even one used only for preparing bar snacks or light meals — it is subject to TR19 requirements. The cooking volume and methods determine the cleaning frequency. A kitchen used only for reheating or light preparation may qualify for annual cleaning. We assess each kitchen individually.
Will my pub insurance be void without TR19 cleaning?
Most pub insurance policies contain a condition requiring regular extraction cleaning to TR19 standard. Failure to comply can result in a claim being declined or your policy being voided. Our CII-qualified founder reviews your specific policy requirements before every clean to ensure the documentation we produce satisfies your insurer's exact conditions.
Can you clean our pub kitchen out of hours?
Yes. We offer early morning, late evening, and weekend cleaning to minimise disruption to your trading hours. There is no additional charge for out-of-hours scheduling. We work around your kitchen's service times to ensure the clean is completed without affecting your trade.
What documentation do pub insurers require for TR19 compliance?
Pub insurers typically require a signed TR19 compliance certificate, a post-clean verification report with dated before-and-after photographs, grease deposit thickness measurements, and the cleaning company's public liability insurance certificate. We provide all of this as standard after every clean.