Health inspector asked about the grease trap
Health inspectors may ask where the trap is and when it was last cleaned. We keep a dated service log you can show on the spot.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Bartlett, IL
Grease traps and interceptors sized, installed, cleaned and kept on schedule for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Bartlett.
- Commercial kitchens across Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Grease trap problems we handle in Bartlett
Every kitchen that washes greasy pans sends fats, oils and grease toward the sewer, and the trap or interceptor is what stops them. In Bartlett we size and install grease traps, clean and maintain them on a schedule, and keep the service records the sanitary district or village asks to see.
Interceptor overdue for pumping
An overdue interceptor is the start of most grease backups. We get it pumped, inspected and back on a schedule.
Notice from the village or sanitary district
FOG programs can issue notices when grease shows up in the sewer downstream of your building. We inspect the trap, clean it and set up a maintenance schedule with records.
Trap too small for the kitchen
An undersized trap needs constant cleaning and still lets grease through. Replacing it with a correctly sized unit usually costs less trouble over time.
New restaurant needs a trap or interceptor
A build-out without the right grease interceptor can stall at plumbing or health review. We plan the size and location with your fixture layout.
Staff cleaning the trap themselves
Hand-cleaning a small trap is possible; doing it consistently with proper disposal and records is where kitchens fall behind. We handle it on a schedule.
Moving into a space with an unknown trap
Before you open in a space that used to be another restaurant, we inspect the existing trap or interceptor and its connections.
Damaged lid, baffles or rusted trap
A trap that leaks or has lost its baffles isn't separating grease anymore. Replacement with a poly or coated unit is often the fix.
What we handle on site
- Site visit and trap locationA look at every grease-producing fixture and where it drains, plus the trap itself.
- SizingWe calculate the size from your sinks, flow and menu, not a guess.
- Permits and plan reviewWe file the plumbing permit and match the trap to what the plan reviewer and FOG program expect.
- InstallationNew traps installed with proper venting, flow control and access for cleaning.
- Inspection of baffles and outletWith the trap empty we check baffles, walls, lid gasket and the outlet line.
- Service log and manifestsA maintenance log and disposal records ready for inspectors and the property manager.
- Recurring scheduleA standing cleaning interval matched to your trap and cooking volume.
What goes into the system
Under-sink trap or interceptorVolume and menu decide: a small trap for a cafe, an interceptor for a fryer-heavy kitchen.
Poly and coated steel trapsPolyethylene traps don't rust; coated steel is common in older installs.
Under-sink grease trapsSmall indoor traps for cafes, bakeries and kitchens with limited grease.
In-ground grease interceptorsLarge outdoor or below-slab tanks that hold more grease and are pumped less often.
Gasketed lids and access risersLids and risers that make the trap easy to open and keep smell out of the kitchen.
What the work looks like in Bartlett homes
Before
AfterA Bartlett commercial kitchen: before and after
This one is a commercial kitchen in Bartlett. The main complaint was a grease trap that kept backing up the prep sinks. After: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck. On site this meant sizing, inspection of baffles and outlet, plus recurring schedule.
Before
AfterA Hanover Park restaurant kitchen: before and after
This one is a restaurant kitchen near Ontarioville. The main complaint was a FOG notice and no maintenance records. Finished kitchen: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck. On site this meant site visit and trap location, installation, plus inspection of baffles and outlet.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a bakery kitchen in Bartlett
Finished: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
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Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
Cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
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- Call or book a visitShare what you're seeing and any letter from the village or inspector.
- Inspect the trapWe open the trap, measure grease and solids and check its size and condition.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for cleaning, repair or a new trap.
- Clean, pump or installWe do the work around your hours and leave the area clean.
- Log and scheduleRecords for your files and a cleaning interval that fits your kitchen.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning questions from Bartlett businesses
Can a plumber clean a grease trap?
Plumbers handle installation, repairs and line jetting; hauling grease away from interceptors is licensed waste hauler work. We coordinate both.
How is a grease trap sized?
By the fixtures that drain into it and their flow rate, plus local rules. Interceptors are also sized by meals served and kitchen volume.
What are the grease trap rules in Bartlett?
FOG rules vary by community. In Bartlett, the village or sanitary district sets them; we work to those rules and keep the records they expect.
How often should a grease trap be cleaned?
It depends on the trap size and how much grease the kitchen makes. A common guide is to clean before grease and solids reach about a quarter of the trap's depth, and local rules may set a minimum.
Do I need a permit to install a grease trap?
In most villages a new trap needs a plumbing permit. We file it and schedule the inspection.
What are Bartlett's grease trap rules?
Village of Bartlett municipal code 9-10-5 (grease interceptors): 100 mg/L FOG limit; interceptors per IDPH 890.510. We size and service interceptors to meet them.
Bartlett contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
Bartlett building permit for grease trap service: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- Kitchens in Bartlett keep cooking as long as possible: we schedule the noisy work for off-hours.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services) and the fire department when the job needs them.
- Certificates of insurance, keys, roof access and landlord sign-off are arranged ahead of the first visit.
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Other kitchen services in Bartlett
Commercial Kitchen Hood InstallationType I and II hoods, grease duct, fans and makeup air, built to NFPA 96.
Commercial Hood CleaningHood, duct and roof fan degreased to bare metal, after hours.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.