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Grease Trap Cleaning & Commercial Sewer Maintenance in Northridge
Grease is the number one cause of commercial sewer backups. BBC Rooter & Plumbing provides grease trap cleaning, grease line hydrojetting, and scheduled maintenance for restaurants, food trucks, commercial kitchens, and multi-unit properties across Northridge and the San Fernando Valley.
We keep your grease traps compliant with Los Angeles County health codes and your sewer lines flowing — so you avoid costly backups, fines, and business interruption.
Grease Trap vs. Grease Interceptor
- Grease trap: A smaller unit (typically 20 to 50 gallons) installed under a sink or in the kitchen. Common in smaller restaurants, food trucks, and coffee shops. Needs cleaning every 1 to 4 weeks.
- Grease interceptor: A larger underground unit (500 to 2,000+ gallons) installed outside the building. Required for high-volume kitchens and larger restaurants. Needs pumping every 1 to 3 months.
BBC Rooter services both types. We clean the trap or interceptor, flush the connecting grease lines with hydrojetting, and inspect the downstream sewer to make sure grease has not migrated into your main line.
Grease Line Hydrojetting
Cleaning the trap alone is not enough if grease has already built up inside your drain and sewer pipes. Our hydrojetting service blasts grease accumulation out of the lines using high-pressure water (up to 4,000 PSI), restoring full flow capacity.
We recommend grease line hydrojetting:
- Every time the grease trap or interceptor is cleaned
- When drains in the kitchen are slowing down
- Before and after health department inspections
- After any grease-related sewer backup
Scheduled Maintenance Programs
The most cost-effective approach to grease management is prevention. BBC Rooter offers scheduled maintenance programs for commercial clients:
- Monthly service: Grease trap cleaning + line flush. Best for high-volume restaurants.
- Bi-monthly service: Grease trap cleaning + quarterly hydrojetting. Good for moderate-volume kitchens.
- Quarterly service: Interceptor pumping + full line hydrojetting. Suitable for larger interceptor systems.
Scheduled maintenance prevents emergency backups, keeps you in compliance, and costs far less than emergency calls and health code fines.
Health Code Compliance
Los Angeles County requires commercial food establishments to maintain grease traps and interceptors to prevent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering the public sewer system. Violations can result in fines, mandatory corrective action, and in severe cases, temporary closure.
BBC Rooter provides documentation of each service visit that you can keep on file for health department inspections.
Industries We Serve
- Restaurants and fast food
- Commercial kitchens and catering facilities
- Food trucks and mobile food vendors
- Hotels and hospitality
- Schools, hospitals, and institutional kitchens
- Multi-unit residential with shared grease systems
Schedule Grease Trap Service
Keep your kitchen compliant and your sewer lines clear. Call for a commercial quote.
818-280-9135Grease Trap Cleaning FAQ
How often should a restaurant grease trap be cleaned?
Most restaurants need grease trap cleaning every 1 to 3 months depending on volume. Los Angeles County requires regular maintenance to prevent sewer blockages and health code violations.
What happens if I do not clean my grease trap?
An unmaintained grease trap leads to grease entering your sewer line, causing blockages, sewage backups, foul odors, and potential health department citations.
Does BBC Rooter service grease interceptors too?
Yes. We service both grease traps (smaller units under sinks) and grease interceptors (larger underground units). We also hydrojet the grease lines connecting your kitchen to the main sewer.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
Pricing depends on the size of the trap and accessibility. BBC Rooter provides upfront pricing. Call 818-280-9135 for a commercial quote.
Service Area
We provide commercial grease trap cleaning and sewer maintenance across the entire San Fernando Valley including Northridge, Reseda, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Winnetka, Canoga Park, West Hills, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, and surrounding communities.