How often does a grease trap need to be cleaned?
Most municipalities require pumping when the trap reaches 25% FOG capacity. For busy restaurants, this usually means cleaning every 1 to 3 months.
Services / Grease Trap Services
Grease Trap Services
Restaurants and commercial kitchens generate massive amounts of fats, oils, and grease (FOG). Grease traps intercept these solids before they reach the city sewer. If a trap is neglected, it hardens, overflows, creates terrible odors, and can result in severe municipal fines or health department closures.
When this service makes sense
We open the interceptor, pump out the FOG layer and the settled sludge, and carefully scrape down the baffles and interior walls. We verify that the inlet and outlet pipes are flowing freely and document the service to satisfy local health department requirements.
- Foul, rancid odors lingering in the commercial kitchen
- Water draining very slowly from the three-compartment sinks
- Grease overflowing from the trap cover onto the floor
- It has been more than 90 days since your last pump-out
Your service visit
What to expect
Your kitchen will remain sanitary and compliant. By setting up a recurring pumping schedule with us, you eliminate the risk of emergency backups during your busiest dinner rushes.
Helpful answers
Common questions
Can I just pour degreasing chemicals down the sink?
No. Chemicals simply emulsify the grease temporarily, allowing it to pass the trap and solidify in the city main, which is illegal and causes massive clogs downstream.
Do you service large outdoor grease interceptors?
Yes, we handle both small indoor under-sink traps and large multi-thousand-gallon outdoor interceptors.
