Boost Your Restaurant’s Inspection Score
In the restaurant industry, your health inspection score is more than a number—it’s your license to operate, your customer’s trust, and your reputation on the line.
"Cleanliness is not just a requirement—it’s your restaurant’s reputation on display."
One bad inspection can send customers running, trigger fines, or even lead to a forced closure.
While your in-house team may do a great job keeping things looking tidy, professional cleaning goes deeper, targeting the exact problem areas that inspectors never overlook.
Professional cleaning services don’t just “make it look clean”—they help make sure it is clean, to the high standards set by health departments.
This is how professional cleaning improves your restaurant’s health inspection score.
Eliminating Hidden Health Violations
Health inspectors know where the “trouble spots” are—and they’ll check them every time:
Behind and under heavy kitchen equipment
Inside vents and hoods
Along baseboards and corners
Under sinks and dishwashing stations
These aren’t places your staff is likely to deep clean during a busy shift.
A professional cleaning crew comes armed with the tools, products, and techniques to get into those tight spaces and remove months of hidden grease, grime, and debris.
Example: We once worked with a small bistro in Indianapolis that failed their inspection because of grease behind their fryer. That's something they didn’t even realize was there. After a full professional degreasing, they passed their reinspection with a perfect score.
Reducing Cross-Contamination Risks
Cross-contamination isn’t just an inspection issue—it’s a public health threat. It happens when bacteria from one surface (like raw chicken prep areas) spreads to another (like ready-to-eat salad prep).
Professional cleaning teams use:
Hospital-grade disinfectants safe for food-contact surfaces
Color-coded cleaning tools to separate kitchen, restroom, and dining area use
Detailed sanitization logs to prove compliance if needed
The result? Fewer bacteria, fewer sick customers, and higher inspection scores.
Maintaining Grease-Free Kitchens
Grease is a double threat: it’s both a fire hazard and a sanitation problem. Health inspectors will check your:
Range hoods
Filters
Ventilation systems
Cooking surfaces
Grease build-up can lower your inspection score and cause kitchen fires. Professional degreasing services remove this build-up safely, without damaging your expensive kitchen equipment.
Keeping Floors & Storage Areas Inspection-Ready
Dirty floors aren’t just ugly—they’re a violation. Spilled food, sticky residue, and dust in corners can quickly bring down your score.
Professional cleaners:
Scrub and sanitize floors using commercial-grade equipment
Organize dry storage to keep food off the floor (as required by law)
Ensure cleaning chemicals are stored separately from food areas
These small details add up to a big impact when the inspector walks through your kitchen.
Consistent Cleaning Schedules for Peace of Mind
Health inspections can happen with little or no notice. With a professional cleaning service, you get a consistent schedule that keeps you ready every day.
Instead of rushing to “clean for the inspector,” your kitchen stays in top shape all the time—which is safer for your customers and less stressful for you.
Common Violations Professional Cleaning Can Prevent
Improper food storage (we help you organize to meet standards)
Dirty ventilation systems
Pest attractants (crumbs, standing water, unsealed trash)
Unclean restrooms
Grease on floors or equipment
By proactively addressing these, you increase your chances of getting a near-perfect score.
Your Next Step
Your health inspection score is a reflection of your restaurant’s values. It tells customers, “We care about your safety.”
Don’t risk your reputation on overlooked grease or hidden bacteria. Partner with Awesome Cleaning LLC, and we’ll make sure your kitchen is spotless, safe, and inspection-ready—every single day.
Schedule your free on-site walkthrough today and see how we can make your next inspection your best one yet.
