Commercial Grease Trap Services

Protect Your Kitchen with Regular Grease Trap Maintenance and Emergency Support

In a busy restaurant, a smoothly running kitchen is essential. With every meal served, your grease trap works to capture oils, fats, and grease from wastewater, preventing these substances from clogging your drainage system. 

Without regular maintenance and emergency support when issues arise, grease buildup can quickly cause backups, odors, and sanitation concerns that disrupt your operations and hurt your bottom line.

At Zoom Drain^®, we understand the demands of the food industry and provide reliable, effective grease trap services to keep your kitchen running without interruption.

Why Regular Grease Trap Maintenance Is Essential

As a restaurant owner or manager, you know that consistent maintenance is the key to operational efficiency. Regular grease trap servicing isn’t just about compliance; it’s about safeguarding your kitchen’s workflow, customer satisfaction, and your facility’s reputation. 

Neglecting this crucial maintenance can lead to:

• Clogs and Backups: Grease buildup restricts water flow, eventually leading to clogs that disrupt kitchen operations. Unchecked, these blockages can affect sinks, dishwashers, and other critical kitchen fixtures, resulting in slow service and unhappy customers.
• Foul Odors: Grease traps that are not regularly cleaned can emit strong, unpleasant odors that permeate the kitchen and dining areas, impacting customer experience and overall ambiance.
• Health and Safety Violations: Excessive grease accumulation can become a health hazard, attracting pests and leading to possible violations of health and safety codes. A poorly maintained grease trap may even prompt visits from inspectors, leading to potential fines and shutdowns.
• Costly Emergency Repairs: A neglected grease trap may eventually cause a complete blockage or even damage to your sewer lines, requiring expensive emergency repairs. Preventative maintenance is far more affordable and predictable than unplanned service calls.

By partnering with Zoom Drain, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment.

Comprehensive Grease Trap Services Tailored for Commercial Kitchens

Zoom Drain offers a full range of grease trap services designed specifically for high-use commercial kitchens. Our experienced technicians use advanced techniques and tools to ensure your grease trap and drainage system remain in peak condition:

• Grease Trap Pumping: Our grease trap pumping services thoroughly remove all fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from your system, eliminating any buildup that could lead to clogs and odors. For a deeper clean, learn more about our commercial pumping services.
• Grease Trap Cleaning and Scrubbing: We go beyond basic pumping with a complete clean and scrub of your grease trap’s internal surfaces, removing any residue that can contribute to buildup and lingering odors.
• Inspections for Early Detection: Our skilled technicians conduct detailed inspections of your grease trap and related plumbing to identify potential issues before they escalate. Regular inspections save you from unexpected repairs and keep your kitchen fully operational.
• Preventative Treatments: To further support your grease trap’s performance, we offer eco-friendly treatments that help reduce FOG buildup. These treatments keep your system running smoothly and can be an essential component of a planned maintenance program.
• Emergency Grease Trap Services: If you encounter an unexpected issue, our team is available to provide fast, reliable emergency services to get your grease trap and kitchen back to normal as quickly as possible.

With Zoom Drain’s full suite of grease trap services, you can trust that every aspect of your system is in expert hands.

Signs Your Commercial Kitchen Needs Grease Trap Service

Staying alert to the signs of grease trap issues can help you avoid disruptions and costly repairs. 

Call Zoom Drain if you notice:

• Slow Drainage in Sinks or Dishwashers: Slower-than-normal drainage in kitchen sinks or dishwashers can indicate grease buildup that needs attention.
• Lingering Foul Odors: Unpleasant smells are often the first sign that your grease trap needs cleaning.
• Visible Grease Overflow: Grease pooling around the trap or backflow in drains is a clear sign it’s time for service.
• Standing Water in the Trap Area: Water pooling near the grease trap or drain lines suggests a blockage, which should be addressed before it affects your kitchen operations.

For any of these signs, or if it’s simply time for routine service, reach out to Zoom Drain to keep your kitchen’s grease trap in top shape.