Category: Compliance and Regulations

  • How to Deal with Grease Trap Inspections

    When operating a commercial kitchen, one of the chief things to pay attention to is proper handling of your cooking oil. Every aspect must be considered from its transport to storage, hygienic purposes to where the grease might end up. Discarding it down the drainage system can be hazardous to the environment and cause heavy…

  • Grease Trap Cleaning Frequency by Municipality

    How often should I pump my grease trap? The answer ranges from every 14 days to every 180 days. The average restaurant cleans their grease trap between every 60 and every 90 days for a large outdoor grease trap. Indoor grease traps should really be pumped between every 30-60 days. Check out our list of…

  • Is it Okay to Pour Grease Down the Drain?

    Are you looking to get rid of your commercial kitchen cooking grease? Oil and other greases are normal by-products of any restaurant business, but knowing how to properly dispose of the grease is essential. Some restaurant owners wonder whether pouring grease down the sink is the right way for getting rid of the waste. If…

  • Would Your Restaurant Kitchen Pass a Health Inspection?

    Is your North Carolina restaurant’s kitchen ready for a health inspection? Let’s face it. It’s often pretty hard to prepare for a health inspection. Why? One: These inspections are often impromptu; they can happen at any day and time. Two: If you run a busy restaurant, it’s easy to lose track of some aspects of…