Bay Area Grease Trap Cleaning Services

What is Grease trap cleaning?

Grease traps are small box devices connected directly to the outgoing sink drains designed to retain Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG), and food particles, preventing them from going into and clogging the sewer system. Over time, grease and debris build up in the trap and can cause clogs and foul odors. Commercial kitchen grease trap cleaning is an essential part of maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient environment for both your employees and your customers. That’s why Grease Trap Cleaners offers expert, flexible cleaning services for restaurants, hotels, and other commercial kitchens in the Bay Area.

Our grease trap cleaning services involve a few steps:

1. Inspection: Our technicians assess the trap’s condition and measure the FOG levels.

2. Pumping: All liquid and solid waste is pumped out of the trap.

3. Cleaning: The interior surfaces are thoroughly scrapped and washed to remove stubborn buildup.

4. Inspection After Cleaning: The trap is checked again to ensure it is clear and functions properly.

5. Disposal: We transport the collected waste to a certified treatment facility.

Most municipalities in California require that interior grease traps be cleaned once per month. Check with your local district for minimum maintenance requirements.

Above ground grease trap

Maintaining Grease Traps

The expense of cleaning your grease trap may be one that you would rather not pay. It doesn’t help your food and beverage sales, it doesn’t create loyal customers or even help improve quality. However, regularly cleaning your grease trap is a both a compliance matter and a good housekeeping practice.

To save money, you may decide to do it yourself. If you do so, you must dispose of the grease trap FOG and sludge material properly. This means storing it in a secure container and bringing it over to an EPA-licensed facility for proper disposal. Do not illegally dispose of the material as this poses an environmental hazard and can result in hefty fines and clean-up costs.

Should I use biological agents, enzymes, or bugs to help maintain my grease trap?

We do not recommend dispensing biological agents and enzymes into your grease trap. This is costly, not necessary, and is prohibited by most County Sanitary Districts. In districts where enzymes are not prohibited, you are also still required to clean and maintain your grease trap on schedule.

• Using biological agents, enzymes, or bugs emulsifies the grease, allowing it to pass through the grease trap and into your sewer line.

• Grease then solidifies and adheres to that very line, past your grease trap.

• This will clog your outgoing sewer line, causing costly backups and major repairs.

• Enzymes also do not eliminate the solids at the bottom of the grease trap, causing them to rot, giving off a pungent odor, and causing deterioration of the grease trap bottom.

Record Keeping and Documentation.

All food service facility owners or operators are required to keep grease trap maintenance documentation and records on-site in an easily accessible location and must be available for in section and copying upon request by your local officials.

At Grease Trap Cleaners, your service records are kept on file and made available to you on request, keeping you in compliance.

Keeping a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen is easy when you partner with the experts at Grease Trap Cleaners. Learn more about our grease trap cleaning services when you contact our team today.