TR19 certificate in Soho
TR19 certificate in Soho runs to the same TR19 and EHO-aligned standard as our central London work — adapted to the local kitchen estate. The densest restaurant district in the country — Chinatown, theatre-supper, late-night casual dining all in a half-square-mile. Kitchens are small, hard-worked, often vertical across multiple floors. Our Soho schedule centres on chinatown (gerrard street, lisle street, wardour street) and the cluster of old compton street / frith street european bistro strip nearby.
Why Soho kitchens need tr19 certificate
Vertical kitchens spread across basement and upper floors. Many Chinatown restaurants have shared service yards and exposed ductwork on the building exterior. Smoke-and-wok operations produce heavier grease loading per shift than most cuisines. Westminster City Council covers Soho. Inspections in Chinatown are notably more frequent due to higher complaint volume and structural challenges in older buildings. Soho restaurants average a higher proportion of 3- and 4-rated venues than other Westminster zones. This drives a specific approach to tr19 certificate in Soho — the schedule, the chemistry, and the documentation all need to fit the local estate and the local inspection pattern.
Soho venue clusters we cover
We work across the major Soho hospitality clusters: chinatown (gerrard street, lisle street, wardour street); old compton street / frith street european bistro strip; brewer street and berwick street independent restaurants; dean street and greek street late-night casual. High-volume wok cooking shortens TR19 cycle dramatically — many Chinatown kitchens need quarterly cleans where a European bistro might manage annually. Plan accordingly.
Access and out-of-hours work in Soho
Soho is pedestrianised in stretches and service access is restricted on Old Compton Street, Dean Street and the Chinatown grid 11:00–23:00. Out-of-hours we work 23:00–05:00; vehicles park on Wardour Street and Shaftesbury Avenue. For tr19 certificate specifically, we usually schedule Soho work in the standard out-of-hours window — kitchens are dry and ready for morning prep.
TR19 certificate in Soho
- ✓Dated reference to the TR19 Grease specification (current edition)
- ✓System schematic identifying every access point inspected and cleaned
- ✓Wet film thickness readings (microns) at every access point — pre and post-clean
- ✓Photographic evidence at every access point — pre and post-clean, side-by-side
- ✓Recommended next clean date based on observed grease deposition rate
- ✓Engineer signature, company details and insurance reference
- ✓Digital PDF issued within 48 hours of clean completion
From enquiry to sign-off.
- 1. We clean to TR19 spec
A full extract system clean — canopy through fan — with WFT readings before and after at every access point.
- 2. Certificate issued
Within 48 hours of clean completion: digital PDF certificate with photo evidence, WFT readings and system schematic.
- 3. Stored and renewed
We keep a copy in your client file. When the next clean is due we email you ahead of time so coverage never lapses.
£895–£3,500+ — certificate included with TR19 clean · The certificate is included free with any TR19 clean. If you need a standalone inspection certificate without a clean, that is £180–£450 depending on system size.
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TR19 certificate in Soho — questions
Do you cover all of Soho? +
Yes — we cover every postcode in Soho, including the major clusters: Chinatown (Gerrard Street, Lisle Street, Wardour Street) and Old Compton Street / Frith Street European bistro strip. Out-of-hours access patterns vary by cluster; we coordinate access ahead of every visit.
What does tr19 certificate cost in Soho? +
£895–£3,500+ — certificate included with TR19 clean. Soho kitchens trend toward vertical kitchens spread across basement and upper floors — we factor that into the quote at site walk.
Which EHO covers Soho? +
Westminster City Council covers Soho. Inspections in Chinatown are notably more frequent due to higher complaint volume and structural challenges in older buildings. Soho restaurants average a higher proportion of 3- and 4-rated venues than other Westminster zones.
What must a TR19 certificate contain? +
A reference to the TR19 standard, a system schematic, WFT readings at each access point, dated photographic evidence before and after at each access point, the engineer signature and the recommended next clean date.
How much does a TR19 certificate cost? +
Included free with a TR19 clean (£895–£3,500+ depending on system size and location). A standalone inspection certificate without a clean is £180–£450.
How long is a TR19 certificate valid? +
A certificate documents the cleaned state on the dated day. Validity in practice depends on usage: 3 months for heavy-use kitchens, 6 months for moderate, 12 months for light use.
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