Grease Trap Cleaning Service

Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning and Maintenance

Regular grease trap service helps commercial kitchens avoid clogs, foul odors, plumbing issues, and health code problems. ZTERS builds a cleaning schedule based on trap size, kitchen volume, local regulations, and the amount of grease your business creates.

Restaurant Grease Trap Service

Restaurant grease traps accumulate FOG, food particles, sludge, and wastewater every day. When too much buildup collects, water flows poorly and grease can move into the plumbing system or sewer lines. Learn about FOG impacts on wastewater systems.

ZTERS schedules professional grease trap cleaning based on your kitchen volume and local rules. Technicians pump the trap, remove grease and sludge, clean the baffles, check inlet and outlet areas, and provide service records for your files.

For more detail, see our guide to the grease trap cleaning process.

Multi-Location Grease Trap Programs

Restaurant chains, franchise operators, grocery stores, and food service businesses often manage grease traps across many locations. Service dates, vendor standards, and documentation can get messy fast.

ZTERS creates a centralized grease trap maintenance program for all of your locations. Your account manager helps standardize service frequency, track cleaning records, and coordinate updates when local requirements change.

Compliance and Reporting

Many local FOG programs require commercial kitchens to keep records for grease trap cleaning, grease disposal, and service frequency. Missing records can create problems during inspections, even when the trap has been cleaned.

ZTERS tracks local grease trap requirements and helps you stay compliant. We provide service records after each visit and organize reporting for your locations. Your program can be adjusted as local regulations, kitchen volume, or grease trap needs change.

Types of Grease Traps We Service

Grease traps and grease interceptors do the same basic job: they keep FOG, sludge, and food particles out of the drainage system. The right service plan depends on the unit type, kitchen volume, and local rules.

Indoor Grease Traps

Indoor grease traps are smaller units often used by lower-volume food service operations. They may sit under a sink or inside the kitchen area. These traps still need regular cleaning because buildup can cause odors, slow drains, and clogs.

Best for: Small restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, break rooms, and lower-volume commercial kitchens

Outdoor Grease Interceptors

Grease interceptors are larger units that handle more wastewater and FOG. They’re often installed outside or underground and are common for restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and high-volume kitchens.

Best for: Full-service restaurants, hotels, casinos, grocery stores, entertainment venues, and busy food service locations

Not sure which unit you have? See our guide to the difference between a grease trap and grease interceptor.

Industries We Serve

ZTERS provides commercial grease trap cleaning for food service operations that generate FOG waste. Here are the industries we work with most often.

Restaurants

Full-service restaurants, fast food locations, fast casual chains, and diners can create grease buildup quickly. ZTERS schedules service around your kitchen hours so cleaning doesn’t interrupt meal service.

Grocery Stores

Grocery stores with prepared food departments, delis, bakeries, and meat departments may have one or more grease traps or interceptors. ZTERS coordinates service and records for each location.

Hotels and Casinos

Hotels and casinos often run large kitchens for guests, events, and room service. ZTERS helps match service frequency to kitchen volume so traps stay clean during busy periods.

Convenience Stores

Convenience stores with hot food, fryers, and roller grills can generate more FOG than expected. Regular cleaning helps prevent backups, foul odors, and surprise plumbing issues.

Entertainment Venues

Stadiums, arenas, theaters, and event centers often have busy food service periods followed by slower weeks. ZTERS can coordinate grease trap maintenance around event schedules.