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Restaurant Exhaust Cleaning
Discuss your hood, filters, ductwork, and exhaust fan together. Get a defined scope for the system your kitchen depends on.
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COMMERCIAL KITCHENS. SERIOUSLY CLEAN.
A cleaner kitchen.
A name you
can count on.
27 years of hard-working hood and kitchen cleaning.
Owner-led. IKECA certified. Serving ten states.
Strict NFPA 96 protocols. Every technician trained.
OUR PROMISE TO YOUYou’ll pass inspection.
We guarantee it.
We guarantee it.
27 YEARSIn business
10 STATESOne service partner
IKECA CERTIFIEDNFPA 96 protocols
INSPECTION GUARANTEEConfidence in the work
LICENSED & INSUREDAnd fully bonded
ONE CALL. SIX WAYS WE CAN HELP.
From the cooking line
to the rooftop.
Exhaust cleaning and the related services that keep your kitchen’s needs in one conversation.
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Grease Containment Systems
Address grease collecting around rooftop exhaust equipment with containment and maintenance planning suited to the installation.
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Kitchen Equipment Detailing
Focused cleaning of commercial equipment exteriors and surrounding areas, with the surfaces and access agreed in advance.
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Pressure Washing
Discuss suitable commercial surfaces, service entries, and related exterior areas before a pressure-washing scope is agreed.
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Hinge Kit Installation
Discuss a hinge kit for a compatible rooftop exhaust fan to improve access for cleaning and future service.
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Fan Belt Service
Coordinate inspection and replacement needs for compatible exhaust-fan belts as part of your equipment service conversation.
Explore serviceA LITTLE PERSONALITY.
A LOT OF EXPERIENCE.
A LOT OF EXPERIENCE.
27YEARS
IN BUSINESS
IN BUSINESS
MEET POOR BOY
We take your
kitchen personally.
Led by owners Albert Emmons and Renae Ledsome, Poor Boy brings 27 years in business to the work behind your kitchen.
You need a clear scope, a workable service window, and someone you can reach. That’s where we start.
- Standards behind the service. IKECA certified. Strict NFPA 96 protocols. Every technician trained to follow them.
- Confidence in who you hire. Fully licensed, insured, and bonded, with a pass-your-inspection guarantee.
- A record of the work. Before-and-after photo documentation, with the service scope agreed for your property.
STRAIGHTFORWARD FROM THE START
Your kitchen. A clear plan.
A few practical details help us get the conversation right.
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Tell us about the facility.
Share your address, kitchen setup, and the services you need.
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Talk scope and access.
Identify the systems, surfaces, and access requirements involved.
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Coordinate a window.
Discuss operating hours and confirm an appropriate service time.
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Get the work documented.
We complete the agreed work and document it with before-and-after photos.
BEFORE & AFTER / LOOK CLOSER
The details matter.
So does the documentation.
Poor Boy documents its work with before-and-after photos, giving you a record of the agreed service.
Supplied before-and-after examples, shown for illustration. These are not Poor Boy project photos.
Service illustrations from a supplied photo library; not a gallery of Poor Boy projects.
FOR THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP KITCHENS RUNNING
One restaurant or a whole portfolio.
RestaurantsHotels & hospitalitySchools & institutionsHealthcare & senior livingMulti-location operators
BASED IN GEORGIA. WORKING ACROSS TEN STATES.
A wider reach.
The same direct line.
From a single kitchen to multiple properties, start with the location and tell us what you need.
Contact us to confirm availability for your exact address and scheduling requirements.
Explore our service areaCLEAR ANSWERS
A few things worth knowing.
Have a question about your kitchen?
Let’s talk through it.
What information do you need for an estimate?
Start with your contact details, facility address, requested services, and the number of hoods or systems if known. Tell us about access requirements, preferred timing, and any inspection date.
What parts of my exhaust system should I mention?
Describe the hood, filters, duct path, and exhaust fan where known. Scope is confirmed for your property; every component is not automatically included.
Can I include multiple locations or related services?
Yes. List each property and its service needs. Exhaust cleaning, grease containment, equipment detailing, pressure washing, hinge kits, and fan belt service can be discussed together.
Does Poor Boy serve my state?
Our territory includes Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama. Contact us to confirm your exact location and scheduling needs.
Do your technicians follow NFPA 96 protocols?
Yes. Poor Boy strictly follows NFPA 96 protocols, and all Poor Boy technicians are trained to follow those protocols.
Is Poor Boy IKECA certified?
Yes. Poor Boy is IKECA certified and is fully licensed, insured, and bonded.
Do you guarantee that I will pass inspection?
Yes. Poor Boy guarantees that its customers will pass inspection. Contact us to discuss your facility and inspection needs.
Will I receive before-and-after photos?
Yes. Poor Boy documents its work with before-and-after photos. Confirm the systems being serviced when discussing your scope.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR KITCHEN
Good service starts
with a conversation.
Tell us what you need. We’ll talk scope, access, and timing.