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5 GREASE TRAP BEST PRACTICES FOR A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN Around the world in restaurants, cafes, and other commercial kitchens, there are the cries of managers dealing with sluggish pipes, overflowing grease traps, and drains clogged with FOG. Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service encounters these problems every day from clients whose grease traps have caused an emergency in the kitchen. Often, these things can be avoided by making sure you and your staff are following grease trap best practices in the kitchen, providing longer times between services and fewer grease-related emergencies. 1. Get Your Grease Traps Cleaned Regularly The most critical advice we can give is to make sure you’ve partnered with a grease trap service company such as  Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service . You can work with them to figure out a regular service schedule, and they will have their own best practices to provide depending on your current system. Check on your grease tra

Municipalities require commercial kitchens to house a grease trap on their premises. Fats, oils, greases and solids (FOGS) are produced by cooking and a portion winds up in the kitchen drain. The grease trap prevents the FOGS from clogging the city sewer system. Restaurants, delicatessens, and other food businesses can be heavily fined if a lack of grease trap cleanings cause a blockage in the municipal sewer lines. How does a grease trap work? A grease trap is just that—an entrapment for grease. When residual FOGS are emptied into the commercial kitchen sink, the grease trap allows the water to sink to the bottom and drain into the city’s water supply. The floating grease remains at the top, where it can be accessed and removed. Why are grease traps mandated? Environmental regulations mandate that a grease trap be installed in food establishments to prevent greases from causing sanitary sewer backups or overflows. Municipal regulations also outline how often gr

Complete Guide for Cleaning Grease Traps in Commercial Kitchens Any restaurateur, coffeehouse manager, grocery store owner or supervisor of other commercial food establishment knows the grease trap must be cleaned. While lifting out the jumble of fats, oils and grease (FOG) is an unpleasant task, the job must be done—and regularly. Cleaning the grease trap is relatively simple, requiring average physical stamina for the few minutes it takes to complete this necessary mission. To get started,  arm yourself with the right gear : Rubber gloves – to protect your hands Nose plug or gas mask – to defend against noxious odors Protective coveralls – to prevent FOGs from soiling your clothing Crowbar and wrench – to lift off the grease trap lid Scraper– to clean the tank Shop vacuum – to suction out the FOGs Find the grease trap location.  Grease traps are located on the food establishment’s premises,either outdoors or indoors. Outdoor traps may be identified by

Need professional restaurant grease trap cleaning ? Call  Murphy's Cesspool & Septic . Any restaurateur, coffeehouse manager, grocery store owner or supervisor of other commercial food establishment knows the grease trap must be cleaned. While lifting out the jumble of fats, oils and grease (FOG) is an unpleasant task, the job must be done—and regularly. Cleaning the grease trap is relatively simple, requiring average physical stamina for the few minutes it takes to complete this necessary mission. To get started,  arm yourself with the right gear : Rubber gloves – to protect your hands Nose plug or gas mask – to defend against noxious odors Protective coveralls – to prevent FOGs from soiling your clothing Crowbar and wrench – to lift off the grease trap lid Scraper– to clean the tank Shop vacuum – to suction out the FOGs Find the grease trap location.   Grease traps are located on the food establishment’s premises,either outdoors or indoo

Should I Dispose Of Solid Waste Removal Before Letting It Go Down A Grease Trap? Absolutely! Doing this will divert food wastes away from grease traps and interceptors. Regular practice of solid waste disposal will reduce the frequency and cost of grease trap and interceptor cleaning. Should I Post “No Grease” Signs Above Sinks And On The Front Of Dishwashers? Yes you should do this as a regular practice. Signs serve as a constant reminder for staff working in kitchens to keep the integrity of the equipment in working condition. This will also help minimize grease discharge to traps/interceptors, and reduce the cost of cleaning and disposal in the long run. Is It A Good Idea To Dry-Wipe Pots, Pans, And Dishware Prior To Dish washing? By dry-wiping and disposing in the garbage, the material will not be sent to grease traps. This will reduce the amount of material collected in the grease trap and interceptors, and will lessen cleaning and maintenance costs. Why Should

Murphy's Grease Trap Services Grease traps  range in size. Anywhere from large commercial grease separators that have over a few thousand gallons in capacity. Down to smaller kitchen systems that can be recessed flush to the floor. They can fit under commercial sinks as well. All  grease traps  have solid bottoms.  Grease traps   have an outlet pipe and an inlet pipe separated by one or more baffle walls. These walls allow for the sorting of floating  grease  and other kitchen waste. These baffle walls allow for water to flow above certain baffles and below other baffles. This staggering process traps solids and sludges on the bottom of the  grease trap  as well as the top. When the grey water exits the outlet pipe after the baffle or baffles. It is then conveyed by pipe to either a leaching pool, a cesspool, or a sewer system. On Long Island grease systems typically will never be hooked to a leaching field. Whereas, other areas of   New York grease trap systems  may h