Grease Trap Cleaning -- Commercial Kitchen Cleaning

Grease trap cleaning is the removal of accumulated fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from interceptor units installed in commercial kitchen plumbing systems. Grease traps prevent FOG from entering municipal sewer lines where they cause blockages, backups, and environmental damage. Most local plumbing codes and environmental agencies set specific pumping schedules, typically every 30 to 90 days depending on kitchen volume and trap size. The general industry rule is to pump when the trap reaches 25% capacity. While grease traps fall under plumbing code rather than NFPA 96 (the National Fire Protection Association standard governing commercial kitchen exhaust systems), many hood cleaning companies offer this service as part of comprehensive kitchen maintenance. Failure to maintain grease traps can result in significant fines, sewer backups, and environmental violation penalties. Find companies offering grease trap cleaning in our commercial kitchen services directory. Learn about related compliance requirements in our NFPA 96 guide.