The National Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Association (NCKCA) is the national authority dedicated to elevating standards, protecting public health, and certifying excellence in commercial kitchen cleaning. We exist to close the gap between daily operations, regulatory compliance, and real-world cleaning practices by providing clear, practical guidance rooted in safety, accountability, and consistency. Our work supports food service workers, managers, technicians, and business owners who are responsible for keeping commercial kitchens clean, safe, and inspection-ready.

Through education, certification, and ongoing industry insight, NCKCA helps commercial kitchens reduce risk, prevent fires, protect workers, and maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and Health Department expectations. This blog serves as an extension of that mission—offering trusted information, emerging best practices, and real-world perspectives from the back of house. Our goal is simple: cleaner kitchens, safer workplaces, and higher standards nationwide.