Grease build up on a kitchen hood, and duct system is one of the leading causes of fires in a restaurant. However proper cleaning and maintenance can reduce your risk. Commercial kitchens are required to have these components professionally cleaned on a regular basis as stated by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). If you choose to ignore this requirement you could receive a hefty fine or worse – the NFPA may decide to close your restaurant.

As a business owner you have a responsibility to operate and maintain your grease trap properly. Not just for your safety, but more for the safety of those that you employ. Establishing grease trap cleaning services is instrumental in doing so. Greasy floors are a common cause for slipping and falling incidents in restaurants, not only cause bruises, bumps, and broken limbs, but they can also cause even more devastating injuries such as Spinal cord injury, Bone fracture, Head injury, Brain damage, and even Death! If you choose to ignore your grease trap, it could end up costing you a small fortune in a liability lawsuit or medical charges.

If you don’t regularly have your trap pumped, the first compartment (where grease and fats separate) will eventually backup. As will both the second chamber and the incoming and outgoing lines.

Boxes will be placed on the street unless directed otherwise by the customer. By requesting box placement off the street or on private property the customer acknowledges that damages may occur and takes full responsibility for all damages caused to private property.

The customer warrants the box location to be suitable for installation and removal of the box, and shall be fully responsibility for any damage to driveways, fences, landscaping, utilities, and any other property.

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Q: Grease trap flow restrictor

I s an essential and necessary part of a commercial grease trap installation, the flow restrictor allows air to enter the pipe and restricts the amount of water going into the trap so as not to overflow it. If the water flows too quickly and the trap gets overwhelmed, grease can escape the trap. When considering a flow restrictor look for options that provide a more extensive air vent, equal to the size of the drain pipe. Also, be sure the actual restrictor (the inner wall fitted with the hole) is made of solid metal. Plastic ones are not strong enough and can break or deteriorate quickly.

Q: Outgoing line clog ~ (where wastewater filters into the sewers)

If your grease trap is not being cleaned or pumped regularly, it could cause a clog in your outgoing line. This could lead to overflow into both compartments of your grease trap.