Keep Kitchens Compliant with Regular Grease Trap Cleaning Services

Commercial kitchens rely on consistent sanitation and efficient plumbing performance to support daily operations. One critical part of keeping your kitchen safe and compliant is maintaining a clean, functional grease trap. Without regular cleaning, grease buildup can lead to backups, foul odors, equipment shutdowns, and failed health inspections.

Professional commercial grease trap cleaning ensures that food service businesses remain operational, sanitary, and in full compliance with city codes and environmental regulations.

Why Grease Trap Cleaning Is Required in Commercial Kitchens

Grease traps are designed to prevent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering the plumbing system. Over time, these materials harden and create blockages that can cause:

• Slow drains
• Sewer backups
• Foul odors
• Plumbing system damage
• Environmental discharge violations

For restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, and catering facilities, failing to maintain grease traps can lead to immediate operational disruptions and costly penalties.

Health and Safety Regulations

Local municipalities and health departments require regular grease trap cleaning to reduce environmental contamination and maintain sanitation standards. Depending on usage, inspections and cleaning may be required every:

• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days 

Failure to keep records or maintain traps properly can result in:

• Fines
• Mandatory closures
• Failed health grade postings

Regular cleaning protects your kitchen’s reputation and ensures consistent compliance.

Commercial Grease Trap Maintenance During High-Demand Seasons

During the holiday rush and peak dining seasons, kitchens handle increased food production and dishwashing. This leads to accelerated grease buildup. Scheduling recurring commercial grease trap maintenance prevents:

• Overflow emergencies during service hours
• Downtime during peak revenue periods
• Last-minute inspection issues
• Customers noticing unpleasant smells or slow drains

Preventive maintenance keeps your kitchen running at full capacity when volume is highest.

Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Cleaning

Facility managers and kitchen staff should watch for:

• Standing water or slow draining sinks
• Persistent odors near drains or floor sinks
• Overflow in the grease trap when opened
• Grease visible in sewer cleanouts
• Higher than normal pump pressure readings

Addressing these signs early prevents bigger problems later.

How Professional Grease Trap Cleaning Works

Professional service typically includes:

1. Removal of built-up fats, oils, and grease
2. Cleaning and scraping internal baffles
3. Inspection for structural wear or damage
4. Reporting of trap fullness and maintenance intervals
5. Proper disposal of waste material in compliance with environmental guidelines

Technicians track maintenance schedules to help your team stay ahead of required service dates.

Why Restaurants Choose Agentis Plumbing

Agentis provides grease trap cleaning commercial services designed for:

• Restaurants
• Cafeterias
• Hospitals and care facilities
• Hotels
• Schools and universities
• Food manufacturing and prep centers

We help kitchens maintain compliance, avoid emergency shutdowns, and operate safely during peak hours.

Serving Bethlehem, Allentown, and Lehigh Valley Kitchens

Agentis Plumbing provides routine and emergency commercial grease trap cleaning throughout:

• Bethlehem
• Allentown
• Lehigh Valley
• Northampton and Bucks County

Our goal is to keep your kitchen efficient, compliant, and prepared for inspection at any time.

Schedule Routine Grease Trap Cleaning

A clean grease trap is essential to maintaining a healthy, compliant, and well-functioning commercial kitchen. Agentis Plumbing offers scheduled service programs designed around your facility’s volume and regulatory requirements.

Call (610) 867-6001 or request service online to schedule routine commercial grease trap cleaning.