Grease Traps: What Every Restaurant Owner in Plymouth Needs to Know

Running a successful restaurant or food service business in Plymouth means juggling many responsibilities, from quality ingredients to customer experience.

But one crucial part of your operation often gets overlooked until it becomes a problem: grease management.

At Drain Care South West, we work with food businesses across Plymouth to keep their kitchens running smoothly by managing grease traps properly, and avoiding costly blockages, fines, and downtime.

🧼 What Is a Grease Trap?

A grease trap, also known as a grease interceptor, is a plumbing device designed to capture fats, oils and grease (FOG) from your kitchen wastewater before it enters the main drainage system.

These substances might seem harmless when warm and in liquid form, but once they cool, they solidify and can cause serious blockages in your pipes and beyond.

🍽️ Why Grease Traps Matter in Plymouth’s Food Industry

Whether you run a busy café, takeaway, pub, or full service restaurant, the legal and environmental responsibilities around grease disposal are real.

Local authorities require that food service businesses have appropriate systems in place to manage FOG waste.

A blocked or poorly maintained drain can:

• Lead to bad odours in your kitchen or dining area

• Cause messy and expensive emergency callouts

• Put your business at risk of environmental fines

• Damage your reputation with customers

✅ Drain Care SW’s Grease Trap Solutions

We offer complete grease trap installation, cleaning, and maintenance for Plymouth businesses, tailored to your kitchen’s output and daily usage.

Our team ensures your system stays compliant, clean, and fully functional, so you can focus on your customers, not your drains.

Our services include:

• Routine grease trap maintenance

• Emergency cleaning and jetting

• Professional installation for new or growing businesses

• Expert advice on best practices and kitchen training

📍 Serving Restaurants Across Plymouth

We’re proud to support food businesses in every corner of the city, including:

• The Barbican & City Centre

• Mutley & Greenbank

• Plymstock, St Budeaux, and Efford

• Commercial kitchens in Stonehouse and Devonport

No matter where you are, we’re just a phone call away.

📞 Book a Grease Trap Service Today

Don’t wait until your drains back up during the dinner rush. Speak to Plymouth’s trusted drainage experts at Drain Care SW.

📞 Call: 01752 265672

📧 Email: draincaresw@aol.com

🌐 Visit: www.draincaresw.co.uk

Drain Care SW — Keeping Plymouth’s kitchens flowing since 1984.