10/16/2018
Many Central Florida area restaurants and cafes want to know how often they should have their grease trap cleaned. Any type of restaurant gets busy, it is easy to forget about cleaning the grease trap until it is too late.
The easiest way to reduce costly repairs, legal ramifications, back ups, and foul odors is to schedule a routine cleaning with Orlando Septic Services.
How Often Should You Have Your Grease Trap Cleaned?
That depends on a number of factors, the type of business, seating capacity, the size of the trap, and cooking techniques.
Every one to three months is a good rule of thumb. For best results it is best to follow the 1/4th rule. When your grease trap is 1/4 filled with FOGS, fats, oils, grease and solids, it is time to have it pumped out. The effectiveness of the grease trap greatly diminishes when it is 1/4 full. Drains start to become slow, lines become slow, and unpleasant odors start to lurk.
If your restaurant may reach 1/4th full faster if it has a small grease trap or produces a lot of grease, which means you would have to have it pumped more often, closer to once a month.
Most restaurants are required to follow their ordinances, regulations, and laws relating to grease traps. Which is usually having them cleaned every 90 days, to avoid any fines or business closure.
Typically, food service, and restaurants are required to document their grease disposal methods, including cleaning and repairs. According to the Orange County Government, “Grease traps/interceptors and oil/water separators must be completely pumped out and cleaned at least once every 90 days. In addition, grease traps must be inspected (and excessive solids, fats, grease, and oil removed) at least once every 7 days.”
Get The Most Out Of Your Grease Trap
Before washing the plates and utensils, makes sure they are free of any food or debris. Wipe pots and pans with a dry cloth before washing. Recycle old cooking oil, clean the grease trap after the business closes and before it opens.
Commercial grease traps are a crucial component to any business and requires maintenance for a healthy system. Proper maintenance of your grease trap will save you a ton of frustration and money in the long run.
There are many waste management companies in Central Florida. The difference is Orlando Septic Service offers uncompromised commitment to providing quality workmanship and optimal customer service, at an affordable price!
