Protect your kitchen from grease traps
Grease traps and interceptors are essential components of a food service establishment’s sewer system. By capturing grease and food waste before they enter your drain lines, these systems help keep your sewer line free of buildup and problems. Once a grease trap becomes full, however, it allows grease to enter the sewer system, creating buildup that will eventually result in clogs, foul odors, or worse.
Important: The Boston Water & Sewer Commission requires that grease traps be cleaned on a monthly basis or when they are 1/4 full of grease. Our grease trap cleaning service helps you stay compliant with these local regulations.
Grease trap & interceptor cleaning services
Indoor Grease Trap Cleaning
For restaurants with under-sink or smaller floor grease traps, our thorough cleaning process ensures proper function. We remove food particles and grease buildup that can cause unpleasant odors and compliance issues.
Grease Interceptor Pumping
Many commercial kitchens employ larger grease interceptors. Our grease interceptor cleaning service pumps out and properly disposes of accumulated grease and food solids according to environmental regulations.
Regular Maintenance Plans
Schedule regular grease trap services to meet legal requirements and maintain optimal kitchen operations. We create custom cleaning schedules for any grease trap system—from small indoor traps to large outdoor interceptors.
Our grease trap cleaning process
Be wary of a service provider that simply dumps out the grease from your trap—proper grease trap maintenance requires both emptying AND thorough cleaning to work effectively. At John’s, our skilled technicians clean grease traps by hand, ensuring complete grease removal. We also remove the dividers and inspect the drain line EVERY TIME to check for existing clogs that may cause problems later.
For larger commercial kitchens with grease tanks, we provide complete pumping services. The contents should be removed on a regular basis, with cleaning frequency consistent with your interceptor’s size, kitchen operations, and your city’s requirements.
Schedule regular grease trap services
It’s not a matter of “if” you need grease trap cleaning, but when and how often. You can avoid health hazards, comply with city officials’ requirements, and prevent business disruptions by scheduling regular grease trap cleaning. Whether your system is a smaller trap or a large interceptor, we can create a custom preventive maintenance plan to meet your specific needs.
If you set up a regular maintenance agreement with John’s, we will track your cleaning schedule for you. And we’ll work around your business hours by providing service early in the morning or late at night. This way, you can focus on food preparation and serving your customers, and let us worry about your grease trap maintenance and drain cleaning.
Benefits of professional grease trap services
- Thorough Cleaning - Not just pumping, but complete grease removal from all components
- Proper Maintenance - Regular cleaning prevents costly repairs and extends the life of your grease trap system
- Regulatory Compliance - Help you stay compliant with local regulations regarding grease disposal
- Flexible Scheduling - Service available outside of your busy business hours to minimize disruption
- Custom Cleaning Frequency - We determine the optimal cleaning schedule based on your specific needs
- Odor Prevention - Regular maintenance prevents the foul odors associated with grease buildup
