Why Grease Trap Cleaning Is a Must for Orlando Commercial Kitchens

Operating a commercial kitchen in Orlando comes with its fair share of challenges—from keeping up with food safety standards to ensuring your equipment runs smoothly day in and day out. One essential task that’s often overlooked? Routine grease trap cleaning.

At HOODZ of Orlando, we specialize in helping local restaurants, cafeterias, and commercial kitchens stay compliant, safe, and efficient with our professional grease trap cleaning services. Here’s why your kitchen needs regular grease trap maintenance—and how we can help.

What Is a Grease Trap?

A grease trap (or grease interceptor) is a plumbing device designed to capture fats, oils, and grease (FOG) before they enter your wastewater system. Over time, FOG builds up and can lead to:

• Foul odors
• Clogged drains
• Plumbing backups
• Health code violations
• Environmental damage

Why Grease Trap Cleaning Matters

In a busy kitchen, it doesn’t take long for grease traps to fill up. When that happens, problems arise fast. Routine grease trap service ensures:

• Proper drainage and fewer clogs
• Compliance with Orlando and Florida health regulations
• Improved sanitation and reduced odors
• Longer lifespan for your plumbing system

Skipping this essential maintenance not only puts your kitchen at risk—it can also result in costly fines and downtime.

How HOODZ of Orlando Can Help

At HOODZ of Orlando, we don’t just clean grease traps—we inspect, maintain, and optimize them for peak performance. Our certified professionals use industry-leading equipment to safely remove buildup and dispose of it according to local regulations.

What sets us apart:

• Flexible service schedules to minimize kitchen disruption
• Thorough cleaning that meets (and exceeds) health codes
• Custom solutions based on your kitchen’s needs
• Transparent pricing and dependable service

Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Cleaning

If you’re noticing any of the following, it’s time to call HOODZ:

• Strong, persistent odors near your sinks or drains
• Gurgling sounds from pipes
• Water draining slowly
• Overflow or backups in the trap

Even if everything seems fine, most commercial kitchens should schedule grease trap cleanings every 1 to 3 months, depending on usage.

Stay compliant, clean, and open.

Keeping your kitchen running smoothly starts with preventative maintenance—and grease trap cleaning is a vital part of that. Let HOODZ of Orlando help you stay ahead of problems before they affect your business.

Contact us today to schedule your next grease trap service or to learn more about our full range of commercial kitchen cleaning solutions.