How Much Does Restaurant Cleaning Cost in Melbourne? (2026 Guide)
Restaurant cleaning in Melbourne costs $120–$320 per night for dining room cleaning, $180–$320 per night for commercial kitchen close cleaning, and $280–$550 per session for weekly professional kitchen deep clean. A full restaurant program (dining room, kitchen, weekly deep clean) typically costs $4,500–$8,500 per month. Quarterly AS 1851 exhaust cleaning costs $400–$900; grease trap pump-out $250–$550. All prices ex-GST, confirmed at free site visit.
Key Points
Key Points
- Restaurant cleaning cost in Melbourne depends primarily on kitchen cooking type (charcoal/wok/deep fry kitchens cost 2–3x more than oven-only kitchens) and restaurant size (cover count and floor area)
- HACCP documentation is included in all Golden Star restaurant cleaning programs at no additional charge — not a separate line item
- Weekly professional kitchen deep clean ($280–$550) is the cost most Melbourne operators underestimate — nightly kitchen close clean alone is insufficient for FSANZ compliance
- AS 1851 quarterly exhaust cleaning ($400–$900) and grease trap pump-out ($250–$550) are periodic additional costs that should be factored into annual cleaning budget
- Late-night penalty rates apply for cleaning starts after midnight — Golden Star includes this in the site-visit quote transparently
What Does Restaurant Cleaning Cost in Melbourne?
Restaurant cleaning costs in Melbourne vary by venue size, kitchen type, and program scope. Golden Star Retail Cleaning provides restaurant cleaning in Melbourne with transparent, site-assessed pricing.
| Service | Cost Range (ex-GST) | What Is Included |
|---|---|---|
| Nightly dining room clean (under 80 covers) | $120–$200 per night | Dining room, bathrooms, bar area, bins |
| Nightly dining room clean (80–200 covers) | $200–$320 per night | As above, larger area |
| Commercial kitchen nightly close clean | $180–$320 per night | Surfaces, floors, equipment exterior |
| Weekly kitchen professional deep clean | $280–$550 per session | Equipment degreasing, HACCP docs |
| Full restaurant nightly (dining + kitchen) | $350–$680 per night | Combined program |
| Monthly cool room full clean | $180–$350 per session | Full empty, shelving, walls, drains |
| AS 1851 exhaust deep clean (quarterly) | $400–$900 per service | Duct interior, fan, compliance certificate |
| Grease trap pump-out | $250–$550 per service | Licensed waste contractor, disposal certificate |
What Factors Affect Restaurant Cleaning Cost?
Restaurant size and cover count is the primary dining room cost driver — more covers, more tables, more floor area, more time. Kitchen cooking type is the primary kitchen cost driver — a charcoal grill, wok, or deep fry kitchen generates 2–3x the grease load of a pizza or oven-only kitchen, requiring more intensive chemistry and more time for the weekly deep clean. Service frequency (how many nights per week) affects the per-visit cost — a 7-night program is priced lower per visit than a 3-night program because accumulation between visits is lower on a more frequent program.
All prices above are ex-GST guide ranges for Melbourne venues in 2026. The most accurate pricing requires a free site visit — Golden Star visits within 24 hours, assesses every zone, and provides a written fixed-price quote. Call 0484 042 336 or request a quote online.
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FAQ
A typical Melbourne restaurant running nightly dining room clean plus weekly kitchen deep clean costs approximately $4,500–$8,500 per month. This includes nightly dining room and kitchen close clean (5 nights per week), weekly professional kitchen deep clean with HACCP documentation, and rangehood filter weekly service. Quarterly AS 1851 exhaust and grease trap pump-out are additional.
Yes. Golden Star includes FSANZ HACCP-compliant cleaning documentation (signed zone-by-zone completion records) in all restaurant cleaning programs at no additional charge. This documentation is accepted by Melbourne council Environmental Health inspectors as evidence of food safety cleaning compliance.
The most cost-effective structure for most Melbourne restaurants is a 5–7 night nightly program (dining room + kitchen close clean by professional team) combined with weekly kitchen deep clean. Spreading the deep clean over the nightly program rather than booking separate sessions saves on travel and set-up cost. Get a free site visit to confirm the most efficient program structure for your specific kitchen layout and trading hours.
Post-close cleans that start after midnight typically carry a late-night rate reflecting award penalty rates. For most Melbourne restaurants (close 10pm–11pm, clean from 11pm), this does not apply. For venues trading until 1am+, a small late-night component is factored into the nightly rate — Golden Star includes this in the site-visit quote transparently rather than as a post-agreement surcharge.
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