Commercial Kitchen Hood & Suppression System Inspection Checklist

Streamline Your Commercial Kitchen Safety Inspections with Paperform

Maintaining a safe commercial kitchen requires regular inspection of hood systems, fire suppression equipment, and grease accumulation. This Commercial Kitchen Hood & Suppression System Inspection Checklist template helps restaurants, catering facilities, institutional kitchens, and food service operations document critical safety checks in a standardized, professional format.

Whether you're a facilities manager, fire safety inspector, or restaurant owner, this template guides you through systematic evaluation of exhaust hoods, ductwork, suppression systems, and fire extinguishers. Capture grease buildup measurements, verify cleaning compliance, document deficiencies, and generate inspection reports—all from one mobile-friendly form that works on any device.

Why Use Paperform for Kitchen Safety Inspections?

Traditional paper checklists get lost, damaged by kitchen conditions, or filed away where no one can find them. Paperform transforms your inspection process into a digital workflow that's accessible anywhere, anytime. Complete inspections on your phone or tablet right at the equipment, automatically timestamp each submission, and store all records securely in the cloud for compliance audits.

With conditional logic built in, the form adapts based on inspection findings—additional fields appear only when deficiencies are identified, keeping inspections streamlined. Photo upload capabilities let inspectors document grease buildup, equipment damage, or code violations visually, creating comprehensive records that satisfy insurance and regulatory requirements.

Automate Your Safety Compliance Workflow

Connect this inspection checklist to your broader safety management system using Stepper, Paperform's AI-native workflow automation tool. When critical deficiencies are detected, automatically notify maintenance teams, create work orders in your facility management system, schedule follow-up inspections, and update compliance tracking spreadsheets—no manual data entry required.

Send inspection reports via email to stakeholders, sync findings to your project management tools, or push data to Google Sheets or Airtable for centralized dashboard reporting. For fire safety companies managing multiple client locations, Paperform's Agency+ plan lets you deploy customized versions of this checklist across all your accounts while maintaining centralized oversight.

Built for Food Service Professionals

This template is specifically designed for the realities of commercial kitchen environments. It covers all essential inspection points mandated by NFPA 96 and local fire codes: hood and duct cleanliness, suppression system functionality, manual pull station accessibility, fire extinguisher placement and condition, and proper clearances around cooking equipment.

Use this checklist for monthly self-inspections, quarterly third-party inspections, pre-opening safety audits, or post-cleaning verification. The structured format ensures consistency across multiple locations and different inspectors, making it easier to identify patterns and prioritize maintenance investments.

Trusted by Safety-Conscious Operations

Join thousands of restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and catering operations using Paperform to digitize their safety and compliance processes. SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, Paperform provides the security and reliability that food service operations need when managing critical safety documentation.

Get started today and transform your commercial kitchen inspections from paperwork burden into a streamlined, professional process that keeps your facility safe and compliant.