Seongnam City to Subsidize Up to 400,000 Won for Kitchen Hood Cleaning at 100 Restaurants

Blocking Performance Degradation and Fire Hazards Caused by Stubborn Grease Buildup

Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor: Shin Sangjin), announced on March 18 that it will implement a program to subsidize kitchen hood cleaning costs at general restaurants, providing up to 400,000 won per establishment.

Before and after images of kitchen hood cleaning at a general restaurant in Seongnam City. Provided by Seongnam City

This initiative aims to prevent performance degradation and fire hazards caused by stubborn grease buildup in kitchen hoods.

A total project budget of 40 million won will be invested this year to support 100 establishments.

The eligible recipients are model restaurants designated by Seongnam City for their excellent hygiene management or aging general restaurants in the region that have been operating for over 30 years with a business registration.

Once selected, business owners can hire a professional cleaning company to remove grease from the kitchen hood, then claim reimbursement from Seongnam City by submitting the cleaning expense.

Applications for the kitchen hood cleaning subsidy will be accepted until the budget is exhausted.

Restaurants wishing to apply can submit the application form (available on the Seongnam City website under Notices), along with a business registration certificate, local tax payment certificate, and other required documents, either in person to the Hygiene Policy Division on the 5th floor of the East Building at Seongnam City Hall or via the department’s email.

A Seongnam City official stated, "We expect that establishments struggling with kitchen hygiene management will be able to maintain a pleasant environment, thereby enhancing the safety of the dining environment."

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