Category: Grease Trap Management

Having a grease trap is a necessity for any restaurant. Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate quickly once it cools in the pipes. This leads to major pipe blockages that can even affect the surrounding area’s sewer system. By having a grease trap, you’ll save yourself from a major headache, to say the least.…

If you own a restaurant, there’s a good chance that bacon can be found somewhere on your menu. As a restaurant owner, you must be prepared to dispose of the bacon grease properly. If you’re trying to find a way to discard your bacon grease in your commercial kitchen, it’s important to learn about the…

Grease could cause a serious problem for your kitchen if not disposed of well. If you throw grease into your kitchen sink, it can lead to clogged pipes and sewer lines, as well as cause sanitary sewer overflow. Luckily, there is a solution to such problems: a grease trap. A grease trap is a must-have…

Operating a commercial kitchen, you’re likely to encounter grease trap issues. If you fail to resolve the problems behind the clogging, you could face a health code violation. This arises from an unsanitary environment. It could even lead to the closure of your business. Before that happens, it’s best to be proactive and study the…

A grease trap is a necessary piece of equipment for any reputable restaurant. Not only does it keep your staff safe, but it also ensures you comply with set local requirements and provisions. Depending on your need as an establishment, you can choose from a few options in the current market. In this article, Grease…

Did you know that cooking oil itself isn’t flammable? You may be wondering: if oil can’t catch fire, how does a kitchen fire start? Well, your restaurant could catch fire in a myriad of ways. One very common way is the grease vapor catching fire. So, when cooking oil is heated in a pan, high…

As a restaurant owner, you know that you must follow strict sanitary protocols and proper food disposal. This is common knowledge and second nature. However, you may not be as familiar with cleaning the grease trap. Grease buildup can cause health issues in customers and employees, and it can also have financial consequences. Even worse, a…

Does your grease trap need cleaning? Commercial kitchens require a working grease trap. Dumping oil and grease down the drain is one of the most unsustainable restaurant kitchen practices. You need a grease trap to counter blocked sewer issues and potential environmental harm. However, once you have a grease trap properly installed in your kitchen,…

When faced with drainage issues, especially kitchen & bathroom back-ups, restaurant owners’ immediate reaction is panic but before you jump to action, you need to know where to start with your specific issue. Calling the wrong company is a waste of time & money, which only adds to an already stressful situation. We want our…

Grease traps are essential components in commercial kitchens. The pouring of fats and oils straight into your plumbing system can easily lead to sewer blockages and harden in the system. Failure to use a grease trap carries more implications than blocked sewers. In fact, wastewater containing grease from commercial kitchens can create serious environmental hazards.…