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Orlando Restaurant Guide: Grease Trap Cleaning & Compliance

Running a successful restaurant or café in Central Florida comes with plenty of moving parts, but few are as critical—or as easy to overlook—as your grease trap maintenance. Letting a grease trap go too long without service can lead to catastrophic backups, foul odors, expensive emergency repairs, health code violations, and even forced business closures. Understanding how often to clean your trap and knowing local compliance laws will keep your kitchen running smoothly and your customers happy. How Often Should You Clean Your Grease Trap? While most commercial kitchens have their grease traps pumped and cleaned every one to three months, the exact frequency depends on several factors: Cooking techniques and volume of food prepared Seating capacity and daily customer turnover The specific type of food service business Overall grease trap or interceptor size The Golden Rule: The 1/4 Rule To prevent sudden backups, always follow the 1/4 rule: when [...]

August 22nd, 2026|

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