Founder & CEO, Howard Lemon Jr., grew up in the business, working alongside his father on commercial cleaning jobs from a young age. These early, hands-on experiences shaped his understanding of the industry and laid the foundation for what would later become Cleanest Restaurant Group.
In 1976, Howard Lemon Sr. acquired the company from its retiring owner, beginning a new era of growth in the cleaning industry.
Over the following decades, the business served offices, banks, medical facilities, supermarkets, and other commercial properties, building a reputation for reliability and quality.
In 2013, increasing restaurant cleanliness standards in NYC created a growing need for specialized expertise. The company made the strategic decision to focus exclusively on restaurant cleaning and sanitization, developing systems tailored specifically to the restaurant industry.
Today, Cleanest Restaurant Group combines decades of cleaning experience with specialized restaurant cleaning systems to help restaurants maintain cleaner, safer, and inspection-ready facilities. Through continued growth and franchising, the company is bringing its proven model to restaurants across the country.
