How Much Does Restaurant Cleaning Cost?
Nationwide, the average cost of restaurant cleaning ranges from $0.17 to $0.26 per square foot. Many commercial cleaning companies will base their quote on a “per square foot” basis. However, this cost per square foot may be slightly higher for the kitchen than it is for the dining area. It will depend on the level of service you are looking for and the amount of time between each visit. Additionally, see the table below to see how prices vary throughout the country.
Each restaurant cleaning job is different. If you are looking for more detailed cost information, we can help you get free price quotes from local restaurant cleaning companies.
Failure to keep your restaurant clean can have disastrous consequences, including falls and injuries, food-borne illnesses, and health code violations.
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| Cost of Restaurant Cleaning Per Square Foot |
| Paterson, NJ |
$0.16 - $0.24 per sq. ft. |
| San Diego, CA |
$0.17 - $0.27 per sq. ft. |
| Minneapolis, MN |
$0.14 - $0.23 per sq. ft. |
| Tampa, FL |
$0.12 - $0.20 per sq. ft.
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| Los Angeles, CA |
$0.18 - $0.29 per sq. ft.
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| Albany, NY |
$0.14 - $0.23 per sq. ft. |
| Boston, MA |
$0.16 - $0.25 per sq. ft.
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| Atlanta, GA |
$0.12 - $0.19 per sq. ft.
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| Las Vegas, NV |
$0.13 - $0.19 per sq. ft.
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| New York, NY |
$0.24 - $0.40 per sq. ft.
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| Phoenix, AZ |
$0.12 - $0.18 per sq. ft.
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| Dallas, TX |
$0.10 - $0.17 per sq. ft.
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| New Orleans, LA |
$0.11 - $0.19 per sq. ft.
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Items that influence the cost:
- Crew size.
How many workers are needed to complete the work? There may be additional costs associated with a larger cleaning crew.
- Scope of work.
Which duties will be assigned to the cleaning crew? Which tasks will you and your employees handle on your own? - Example duties: Wiping down and sanitizing surfaces, cleaning bathrooms, re-stocking paper supplies, mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning outdoor dumpster area, cleaning cooking equipment
- Deep cleanings will be more expensive than light dusting and vacuuming.
- Restaurant size.
Most quotes are based on the square footage of the restaurant. Generally, larger restaurants are more expensive to clean.
- Cleaning frequency.
- How often does the restaurant need to be cleaned? Some popular schedules: Nightly, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly
- One-time cleanings are typically more expensive than recurring service visits.
- Flooring type.
The type(s) of flooring in the restaurant may impact the total cost. While vacuuming and mopping are fairly standard, additional services may be charged separately. These may include:
- Who provides products and supplies?
- Many restaurants find it easier for the the cleaning company to provide all cleaning products, supplies, and paper goods.
- Eco-friendly or “green” products are typically more expensive than your standard cleaning products, but may be available upon request.
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If you are looking for someone to clean the outside of your restaurant, think about hiring a local pressure washing company who specializes in exterior cleaning.
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