If you work in the restaurant or food service industry, you know how important regular grease trap cleaning is. Keeping commercial grease traps clean and free of buildup is an important part of compliance with municipal regulations. At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing of Greater Syracuse, we have a long history of helping local restaurant owners make sure their grease traps are functioning properly. Contact us for maintenance, disposal, and repair issues in Syracuse, Liverpool, Skaneateles, and beyond.

Grease Trap Inspections
In upstate New York, you should have your pretreatment systems inspected as often as bi-annually. Grease trap inspectors will examine the following:
- Trap Size: Is it proper for the establishment's waste capacity?
- Flow-Control Valve: Does it protect the system from overload?
- Air-Intake: Does it allow enough air to mix with the fluid to maintain adequate pressure?
- Location Clearance: Is the trap easily accessible for cleaning and inspection?
- Intact Construction: Is the trap free of cracks?
- Water Tightness: No groundwater should be absorbed.
- Single Purpose: Grease traps should never be re-purposed to serve sanitary systems or toilets.
How to Prevent Grease Trap Problems
Establishments that allow FOG accumulation of more than 25 percent by volume risk drain and system inefficiency, as well as leakage and flooding. Maintain a strict maintenance schedule and be proactive about altering it as needed during busy seasons.
Remember that scraping dishes, pots, and pans thoroughly to remove food scraps will decrease how often you need to clean your trap.

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