Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning
in West Hollywood, CA
Grease traps prevent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering the sewer system. Full traps cause backups, foul odors, and health code violations. Most municipalities mandate a pumping schedule and require disposal manifests.
What Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning costs in West Hollywood
Prices vary by job size. Here's where Boh sits across the typical range.
LA County Sanitation Districts sets the 25% rule
LA County Sanitation Districts require grease interceptors to be cleaned when grease and solids accumulate to 25% of the interceptor's hydraulic depth. Manifests must be kept for 3 years.
Source: LA County Sanitation Districts
Monthly for most WeHo kitchens — here's why
Why West Hollywood operators call us
Grease trap cleaning in West Hollywood, answered
How often does a West Hollywood restaurant actually need grease trap cleaning
LA County Sanitation Districts require pumping when grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's hydraulic depth. For a high-volume kitchen on the Sunset Strip or a hotel restaurant running continuous service, that threshold arrives monthly or faster. Fine dining operations in the Design District with lower cover counts may stretch to six weeks, but the 25% rule governs — not the calendar.
What fine does West Hollywood face for a FOG violation
LA County Sanitation Districts can issue fines up to $5,000 per violation. Repeat non-compliance can escalate to sewer connection revocation, which shuts down a kitchen entirely. West Hollywood contracts enforcement through LA County, so the county's FOG program rules apply directly.
What paperwork do I need to keep on file
LA County Sanitation requires disposal manifests retained for three years. Each manifest must record the service date, volume removed, and the licensed hauler's information. A gap in that three-year log is treated as a violation regardless of current trap condition.
Why does warm weather matter for grease trap maintenance
West Hollywood's climate means FOG never fully solidifies — it stays mobile and accumulates faster year-round than it would in a cooler market. Late-night service on the Strip adds grease loading seven nights a week, with no seasonal slowdown that gives the trap a chance to stay below threshold longer.
What happens if my kitchen drain backs up and the grease trap is the cause
A backed-up drain that reaches the kitchen floor is a health code violation under LA County environmental health rules. Service stops until the drain is clear and the trap is pumped. Calling for an emergency pump-out and keeping the manifest from that service is the fastest path to reopening.
Can a sewage smell in the dining room mean my grease trap is full
Yes. A full trap allows hydrogen sulfide gas to vent back through drain lines into the building. In a Design District restaurant where the kitchen and dining room share a tight footprint, that odor reaches guests within minutes. It is an operational emergency, not a maintenance inconvenience.
Does Boh provide the manifests I need for LA County compliance
Yes. Every service through Boh generates a compliant disposal manifest from a licensed hauler, recorded with the date, volume, and hauler credentials LA County Sanitation requires. Those records are stored and accessible for the full three-year retention period.
What related maintenance should I pair with grease trap cleaning
Hood cleaning and grease trap cleaning address the same FOG load from different points in the kitchen system. LADWP water in West Hollywood runs 8–13 GPG, which means scale buildup is also a consistent issue for dishwashers and steamers — services worth scheduling on the same maintenance calendar.