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If you own or operate a restaurant, it's important to keep constant tabs on your grease traps to avoid a buildup of grease and other oils. With the laundry list of responsibilities and stresses that come with managing a restaurant, unfortunately, many eateries ignore their grease traps. Below, the grease trap cleaning professionals at Gecko Enterprises in Waialua, Hawaii, discuss a few reasons grease trap cleaning should be a priority for any restaurant.

Grease Causes Fires

grease trap cleaningIt's no secret that grease is an easily flammable substance. In a surprisingly short period of time, grease can accumulate in traps, and the more the grease builds up, the higher likelihood there is of a fire occurring. And not only could a fire jeopardize the lives of your workers and customers, but you could be forced to take a substantial financial loss that affects the future and the solvency of your business.

There Can Be Legal Consequences for Violating FOG Regulations

The regulation of fats, oils, and grease or FOG is strictly controlled. There are laws in place for the regular, routine upkeep and maintenance of grease removal equipment to ensure food service establishments are safe for both employees and diners. If you are not getting your grease traps cleaned on a regular schedule, you could be breaking the law. If local governing bodies such as food inspectors discover this infraction, you might face fines or other legal consequences.

The Smell Is Not Easily Eradicated

When chicken is bubbling in the fryer, it can make an entire restaurant smell like Grandma's kitchen. Unfortunately, once this chicken is out of the fryer, the grease smell can linger for an incredibly long time. And it doesn't just linger: it practically sticks to everything, including your clothes. Even casual diners could leave your restaurant smelling like grease. Routine grease trap cleaning helps keep the grease and its associated scent as minimal as possible for the comfort and safety of everyone in your establishment.

Trust Gecko Enterprises to handle your septic pumping. Don’t let grease build up hurt your septic system. They also provide septic tank installation and cesspool pumping. Call (808) 637-3240, or visit the website to learn more about the services offered or to obtain a quote for your next cleaning.

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