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If you own a busy commercial restaurant in North Carolina, then you’ve probably had your fair share of grease-trap related experiences. Often, these experiences are not good. One big reason for that is maintenance. A poorly maintained grease trap can lead to a lot of issues. Drainage clogging. Unpleasant Odors. Increased fire risks. Lost revenue due to closure. Health issues for your staff members and customers. Not to mention the high repair costs that follow. In order to avoid any of these issues, you must maintain your grease traps regula…

In any restaurant, the kitchen is often the most important part of the business. That’s because it’s where the magic happens. Everyone walking into a restaurant is there to eat. Keeping your commercial kitchen clean and healthy at all times is obviously a health and safety requirement. The busier the kitchens, the more effort and time you’ll have to put in for them to stay clean and operational. Grease traps form an integral part of all commercial kitchens. They not only help to keep the plumbing or drainage working smoothly, but they also eas…

There is no denying it. Many of us have things we do every day that hurt the environment.  Perhaps the most common habits include: Using plastic bags Sending recyclables to landfill sites Leaving the tap running Wasting paper Leaving the lights on Pouring harmful substances down the drain While this list is by no means exhaustive, one thing that often goes under the radar is used cooking oil. Because of the way oil spreads, even a small quantity can cause environmental harm. It’s estimated that there are almost 650,000 restaurants in America…

Do you often wonder how to properly clean your restaurant kitchen? If so, you might also be wondering about what you should do and when. Admittedly, cleaning a commercial kitchen is never an easy task. It requires much effort and attention to detail. Although, keeping it clean as well as maintained is something that needs to be done. A clean kitchen not only provides a safe and healthy workplace for your employees but it also gives your customers more reasons to come back. Unlike a residential kitchen, cleaning a commercial kitchen involves mo…

Grease traps are necessary for any commercial kitchen. Commercial kitchens can be found in restaurants, hospitals, churches, hotels, nursing homes, and so on. Also known as grease interceptors, grease traps are engineered to stop fats, oils or grease (FOG) from entering the sewer lines. If left unchecked, FOG deposits can lead to clogging and fouling of downstream sewers and wastewater management equipment. By controlling FOG in your North Carolina restaurant, you may help lessen the likelihood of: Losing revenue to emergency shutdowns ca…