Restaurant Grease Trap Maintenance: A Schedule You

Grease traps are designed to intercept fats, oils, and grease (FOG) before they enter your plumbing system. For restaurants, they’re also a day-to-day necessity: when maintenance is inconsistent, clogs, foul odors, and expensive drain backups become more likely. A dependable maintenance schedule is the simplest way to keep your kitchen running smoothly and meet typical local wastewater expectations.

Most operators know grease traps matter, but schedules often drift—especially during busy seasons. The fix isn’t just “clean it when it looks full.” A good plan matches cleaning frequency to your kitchen’s workload, trap type, and local disposal rules, and it includes documentation that can be used during inspections.