Grease Trap Services
Keep your commercial kitchen running and stay compliant with Maryland health code. From routine pumping and cleaning to emergency clog response — Shoreline Sewer & Water handles every aspect of grease trap and interceptor maintenance for restaurants, cafeterias, and food service facilities.
Don't Let Grease Shut You Down
A neglected grease trap doesn't just smell bad — it can back up into your kitchen, trigger health code violations, generate EPA fines, and force you to close during peak business hours. Maryland code requires regular pumping and maintenance. We make it painless: scheduled service that keeps you compliant and your drains flowing freely, with waste manifest documentation provided every visit.
Complete Grease Trap Services
Grease Trap Pumping
Full pump-out of all three layers — floating FOG, wastewater, and settled solids. We leave your trap at full operating capacity.
High-Pressure Cleaning
Interior walls, baffles, and inlet/outlet tees scrubbed clean with hot-water pressure washing to remove hardened deposits.
Inspection & Reporting
Visual inspection of trap condition, baffles, and flow. Written service report and waste manifest for your health department records.
Emergency Unclogging
Kitchen sink backing up during dinner rush? We respond fast to clear grease blockages and get you back in service.
Trap Repair & Replacement
Cracked baffles, broken lids, leaking gaskets — we repair or replace trap components to keep your system sealed and functional.
Scheduled Maintenance Plans
Never miss a pump-out. We track your schedule based on trap size and kitchen volume, and call you when it's time.
Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Attention
Foul Odors
Sour, rotten smells from drains or the trap itself mean it's overdue for pumping and the FOG cap is decomposing.
Slow Draining Sinks
Water pooling in sinks and taking forever to drain means the trap is full and grease is migrating into your pipes.
Grease in Drain Lines
If your floor drains or main line are gurgling or backing up, grease has escaped the trap and is hardening downstream.
Overdue Service Date
Maryland recommends pumping every 30-90 days depending on volume. If you can't remember the last service, it's time.
How Our Process Works
Schedule a Visit
Call or use our form to schedule. We work around your kitchen hours — early mornings, late nights, or between meal services.
Full Pump-Out & Clean
We pump all contents, scrape walls and baffles, hot-water wash the interior, and inspect all components for wear or damage.
Documentation Delivered
You receive a detailed service report with before/after notes, waste volume removed, and the waste manifest for your compliance records.
Next Service Reminder
We track your pumping frequency and reach out before your next service window opens — no guessing, no missed deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland recommends every 30-90 days depending on trap size and kitchen output. High-volume restaurants typically need monthly service. We assess during the first visit and recommend a schedule.
An overflowing trap sends grease into municipal sewer lines — triggering health department violations, EPA fines up to $25,000 per day, and potential mandatory closure until the issue is resolved.
Yes. Every service visit includes a detailed waste manifest documenting volume pumped, date, and technician notes — exactly what health inspectors look for during compliance reviews.
Absolutely. We service both indoor under-sink traps and large outdoor underground grease interceptors — fully equipped with vacuum trucks for any tank size.
Keep Your Kitchen Flowing
(443) 903-9018