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F.O.G. Best Practices
Choose Sacramento Grease for grease trap services that ensure compliance, efficiency, and peace of mind. Our local program focuses on practical steps your team can follow every day training, documentation, and right-sized routes so you cut emergencies, pass inspections, and keep guests happy. From the very first walkthrough, we target fat oil and grease at the source with clear SOPs, measurable checkpoints, and maintenance windows that won’t disrupt your service.
About Best Management Practices for F.O.G. (Fat Oil and Grease)
At Sacramento Grease, we help businesses implement effective Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G.) Best Management Practices to prevent costly plumbing issues and ensure compliance with local regulations. Our expert guidance is designed to protect your plumbing systems and minimize environmental impact.
Expert Cleaning Tailored to Your Needs
Our trained professionals use advanced techniques to remove FOG, protecting your plumbing and environment. When a trap or interceptor is due, we perform full pump-outs with interior scraping (as appropriate), then transport and dispose of waste at approved facilities and issue manifests for your files. Need grease recycling too? We coordinate secure containers and pickups to close the loop capture, hauling, and beneficial reuse. This end-to-end approach safely removes accumulated fat oil and grease while keeping daily operations smooth.
How F.O.G. Best Management Practices Work
Our F.O.G. Best Management Practices combine education, tools, and regular maintenance to keep your plumbing systems running efficiently. We map fixtures and flow, confirm the right device (under-sink trap vs. outside interceptor), and set a service cadence that controls fat oil and grease at the source. Training reduces what enters the system; routine service and documentation keep you inspection-ready simple for managers to maintain even in peak seasons.
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How F.O.G. Best Management Practices Work
Our F.O.G. Best Management Practices combine education, tools, and regular maintenance to keep your plumbing systems running efficiently.
Effective Steps for Managing F.O.G.
We break down our approach into actionable steps to ensure success.
Step 1
Staff Training and Awareness
We educate your team on the proper handling and disposal of fats, oils, and grease (F.O.G.), empowering them to reduce waste and prevent clogs.
Short shift huddles and sink-side signage reinforce the basics, while clear guidance helps staff distinguish between oil and grease handling versus general food waste, ensuring they know what never goes down the drain.
To maintain consistency, managers can conduct a quick walk-through once per shift to catch potential contamination early.
Short shift huddles and sink-side signage reinforce the basics, while clear guidance helps staff distinguish between oil and grease handling versus general food waste, ensuring they know what never goes down the drain.
To maintain consistency, managers can conduct a quick walk-through once per shift to catch potential contamination early.
Step 2
Comprehensive Cleaning
We recommend and assist in setting up grease recycling and waste collection systems, ensuring your kitchen stays compliant with regulations.
Kitchen best management practices (BMPs) are paired with proper device care, such as using strainers, skimming, dry wiping, and servicing before hitting the “25% rule.” Yellow grease should always be captured in secure containers, with scheduled pickups coordinated to prevent theft or spills.
To make sure nothing is overlooked during busy nights, grease waste management tasks are also included in the closing checklist.
Kitchen best management practices (BMPs) are paired with proper device care, such as using strainers, skimming, dry wiping, and servicing before hitting the “25% rule.” Yellow grease should always be captured in secure containers, with scheduled pickups coordinated to prevent theft or spills.
To make sure nothing is overlooked during busy nights, grease waste management tasks are also included in the closing checklist.
Step 3
Regular Maintenance Schedules
We establish routine cleaning and pumping schedules that prevent F.O.G. buildup. Right-sized routes minimize odors, backups, and costly emergency calls.
If business volume changes—such as adding a new fryer or experiencing a seasonal uptick—we adjust service frequency accordingly.
To ensure complete care, we recommend bundling grease trap cleaning with pumping, addressing both liquids and adherent fats so that buildup never exceeds target thresholds.
If business volume changes—such as adding a new fryer or experiencing a seasonal uptick—we adjust service frequency accordingly.
To ensure complete care, we recommend bundling grease trap cleaning with pumping, addressing both liquids and adherent fats so that buildup never exceeds target thresholds.
Step 4
Monitoring and Adjustments
Our team provides ongoing support by reviewing service reports, photo evidence, and inspector notes to fine-tune intervals.
For high-volume menus, additional measures like baffle or tee checks and line-jetting referrals may be suggested to protect downstream piping.
If you’re managing multiple locations, we centralize reporting and scheduling to simplify grease trap management across all sites, ensuring efficiency and compliance are maintained at scale.
For high-volume menus, additional measures like baffle or tee checks and line-jetting referrals may be suggested to protect downstream piping.
If you’re managing multiple locations, we centralize reporting and scheduling to simplify grease trap management across all sites, ensuring efficiency and compliance are maintained at scale.
Expertise
Our team brings decades of experience in grease trap cleaning, pumping, and F.O.G. program design—reliable, inspection-ready solutions built for busy kitchens. From under-sink units to large outdoor interceptors, we match the right equipment and procedures to each site, documenting everything so your files clearly show how you control fat oil grease risk day-to-day.
Collaboration
We work closely with clients to deliver customized grease trap services that ensure compliance and efficiency. Expect clear timelines, transparent scopes, and a single point of contact. Multi-site operators can opt into consolidated billing and aligned service windows to reduce admin time.
Creativity
We approach each service with precision and dedication, minimizing downtime and maximizing performance for your kitchen. Our route planning, spill-prevention steps, and after-hours options create a practical fog management solution with no guesswork, no disruption.
Client-Centric Focus
Your satisfaction is our priority. We’re committed to exceptional service that keeps your kitchen compliant and on-schedule. If an inspection is on the calendar, we’ll prioritize your slot, provide documentation, and review any notes with your manager. Prefer a set-and-forget plan? We’ll handle reminders of true fat oil and grease management with proactive support so your fat oil and grease controls are always current.
The Importance of F.O.G. Best Management Practices
Implementing effective F.O.G. Practices is vital for protecting your business and the environment.
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Prevent Costly Plumbing Repairs
Proper F.O.G. Management reduces clogs and prevents expensive damage to your plumbing system. Proactive service turns emergencies into routine visits protecting floors, food safety, and guest experience.
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Stay Compliant with Local Regulations
Avoid fines and penalties by adhering to F.O.G. disposal rules with the right practices in place. We provide pump-out manifests and service logs your inspector expects documentation that proves your program works.
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Improve Operational Efficiency
Reducing F.O.G. buildup keeps your kitchen running smoothly and minimizes downtime. Cleaner lines mean faster turns at the dish station and fewer mid-rush slowdowns.
Protect the Environment
Proper F.O.G. management prevents harmful waste from entering local water systems, supporting sustainability. Pair recycling pickups with training to keep spills and contamination to a minimum.
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Build a Strong Business Reputation
Demonstrating a commitment to proper waste management enhances your reputation with customers and regulators. Cleaner kitchens, smoother inspections, and transparent records build trust on every visit.
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