Grease Trap Cleaning for Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
Grease traps cleaned for restaurants, cafeterias, and commercial kitchens to remove built-up fats, oils, and solids before they cause backups.
Every commercial kitchen sends fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain. A grease trap catches it before it reaches the sewer, but only if it's cleaned before it fills. We clean grease traps for restaurants, cafeterias, and other food service operations so kitchen drains keep flowing.
Signs you need restaurant grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen sinks draining slowly during or after service
- Grease odors near sinks, floor drains, or the trap
- Water backing up into floor drains
- It's been longer than usual since the trap was last cleaned
How we handle it
Schedule around service
We plan the cleaning for a time that keeps disruption to your kitchen low.
Remove grease and solids
We remove the accumulated fats, oils, and solids from the trap.
Clean and inspect
We clean the trap and check baffles and fittings for damage.
Check the flow
We confirm water moves freely from the kitchen through the trap.
Why grease trap maintenance matters
As a trap fills, grease and solids take up the space that water needs to pass through. Eventually grease escapes into the drain line, where it cools and hardens. The result is slow sinks, odors, and backups, sometimes in the middle of service. Many local utilities also set requirements for grease control in food service businesses, so it's worth knowing what applies to yours.
Who we work with
- Restaurants and fast-food kitchens
- Cafeterias and institutional kitchens
- Bakeries, caterers, and commissaries
- Any commercial kitchen with a grease trap or interceptor
Kitchen drain lines, too
If grease has already moved past the trap, the kitchen's drain lines may need cleaning as well. We clear commercial kitchen drains and floor drains, and for heavy grease buildup in larger lines, hydro jetting can scour the pipe walls.
Tips to prevent problems
- Scrape plates into the trash before washing
- Use sink strainers and empty them often
- Never pour fryer oil down any drain
- Train staff on what shouldn't go down kitchen drains
- Keep a log of grease trap cleanings
Frequently asked questions
How often should a grease trap be cleaned?
It depends on the size of the trap and how much grease your kitchen produces. Busy kitchens may need frequent cleaning. We can help you work out a schedule based on how quickly your trap fills.
Can you clean the trap outside business hours?
We're open 24 hours, so we can work with you to schedule cleaning when it won't disrupt service.
What happens if a grease trap isn't cleaned?
Grease passes into the drain lines and hardens, leading to slow drains, odors, and backups that can interrupt your business.
Where we offer restaurant grease trap cleaning
We provide this service across the Triad, including:
- Greensboro
- Winston-Salem
- High Point
- Burlington
- Kernersville
- Archdale
- Clemmons
- Elon
- Gibsonville
- Graham
- Jamestown
- Lewisville
- Oak Ridge
- Rural Hall
- Summerfield
- Walkertown
- Whitsett
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Ready to get it fixed?
Call or text us now, or send a service request and we'll get back to you.