Kent · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Rhodes Minnis
TR19 inspection for Rhodes Minnis, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
How we handle TR19 inspection in Rhodes Minnis
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. Readings, pictures and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. Common call-outs are for ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, on deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and access surveys.
In a village or hamlet like Rhodes Minnis, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Rhodes Minnis (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Rhodes Minnis
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
Historic houses near Rhodes Minnis, such as Acrise Place about 2.6 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Grease, kitchens and Rhodes Minnis
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Rhodes Minnis and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Kitchens in Rhodes Minnis get their food hygiene inspections from Folkestone and Hythe council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Rhodes Minnis sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Rhodes Minnis is Royal Victoria Hospital, about 5.8 miles south-east.
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Rhodes Minnis or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Rhodes Minnis is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (25 miles or so).
Work in CT4 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Longage Hill and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Rhodes Minnis, we cover Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Rhodes Minnis
The closest station to Rhodes Minnis is Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
The process
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and we clear up before we go. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Rhodes Minnis run smoothly.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
FAQs for Rhodes Minnis
Will you come out to Rhodes Minnis?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Rhodes Minnis included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which council inspects kitchens in Rhodes Minnis?
Food hygiene inspections in Rhodes Minnis are carried out by Folkestone and Hythe council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What do the grease readings need to be?
TR19® Grease says grease should not go over a mean of 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and TR19® is what insurers and fire officers look to.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site does not lose a service.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What happens if it’s left?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, so the clean covers the whole system. Planning a trip to Rhodes Minnis ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Full insurance on every job
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Rhodes Minnis
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Helping us quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What else we do in Rhodes Minnis
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.