Commercial Grease Trap Services in Tyler TX
Keep your restaurant compliant and your drains flowing. Hester Plumbing provides complete grease trap cleaning, repair, and installation for Tyler TX restaurants, cafeterias, and food service operations. Don't let a neglected grease trap shut down your business.
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Why Grease Trap Maintenance Matters for Your Business
Every commercial kitchen produces fats, oils, and grease (FOG) – from cooking oils and meat fats to butter and food particles. Without proper intercepting, this FOG enters the sewer system where it cools, solidifies, and creates blockages. Cities nationwide spend millions annually clearing grease-clogged sewers, and they're increasingly holding restaurants responsible.
Grease traps (or grease interceptors) capture FOG before it enters the drain system. These tanks use baffles to slow water flow, allowing grease to float to the top and solids to settle. But they only work if properly sized, correctly installed, and regularly cleaned. A neglected grease trap eventually fills completely – then grease passes straight through into your drains and the city sewer.
Tyler TX food service establishments must maintain grease traps per health department and city regulations. Violations can result in fines, mandatory closures, and liability for sewer damage. Hester Plumbing helps you stay compliant while keeping your kitchen drains flowing freely.
Complete Grease Trap Solutions
Scheduled Cleaning
- Pump & vacuum service
- Interior cleaning
- Baffle inspection
- Compliance documentation
Repair Services
- Baffle replacement
- Inlet/outlet repair
- Structural patching
- Lid & cover replacement
Installation
- New trap installation
- Sizing consultation
- Permit coordination
- Code-compliant setup
Compliance
- Maintenance records
- Inspection preparation
- Violation remediation
- Scheduled reminders
Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Attention
Don't wait for a health inspector to tell you there's a problem. Watch for these warning signs.
Slow Drains
Kitchen sinks and floor drains backing up indicate a full or failing trap.
Foul Odors
Rancid grease smell from drains or near the trap means it's time for cleaning.
Overdue Service
If you can't remember last cleaning, you're likely overdue. Schedule now.
Grease in Sinks
Visible grease backing up into sinks means the trap isn't capturing FOG.
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Grease Trap FAQs
Most health departments require cleaning when the trap reaches 25% capacity of fats, oils, and grease (FOG). For busy restaurants, this often means monthly cleaning. Slower-volume operations may need quarterly service. We can assess your volume and recommend an optimal schedule.
Neglected grease traps cause drain backups, foul odors, health code violations, and fines. In Tyler TX, repeated violations can result in permit suspension. Additionally, FOG entering the sewer system can cause city-wide blockages – and the responsible business may be liable for cleanup costs.
Grease trap sizing depends on fixture count, flow rates, and local codes. Most restaurants need interceptors rated 20-50 GPM for small operations up to 100+ GPM for large facilities. We calculate requirements based on your specific kitchen configuration and Tyler TX regulations.
We partner with licensed haulers for FOG disposal. After pumping, we clean and inspect the trap, then coordinate proper disposal at approved facilities. All documentation is provided for your compliance records.
Yes! Common repairs include replacing baffles, resealing inlet/outlet connections, fixing flow restrictors, and addressing structural cracks. If your trap is beyond repair or undersized, we provide replacement recommendations and installation.
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Keep your Tyler TX restaurant compliant with professional grease trap maintenance.