Why Restaurant Drains Need Attention
Restaurant drains face unique challenges. Grease, food scraps, and soap buildup can lead to slow drainage, foul odors, and blocked pipes. Left unchecked, these issues result in costly repairs and health code violations. The City of Los Angeles requires food businesses to clean grease traps before content reaches 25% FOG (fats, oils, grease) to avoid spills or backups. Regular drain service protects both the plumbing and your business.
A Story from Pacific Palisades
A contractor I worked with recently renovated a beachfront café in Pacific Palisades. Just days before opening, drains started backing up. On inspection, we discovered grease traps full beyond capacity and basement drains clogged with food waste.
We scheduled a full drain clean, replaced trap components, added enzyme treatments, and instructed staff on daily grease management. The café opened on time, passed its health inspection, and has had smooth operations ever since.
It wasn’t just a fix—it was a system reset. Restaurants that keep up with this save time and avoid shutdowns for plumbers or city inspectors.
What General Contractors Should Know
- Grease Trap Management
Cleaning before 25% FOG saturation prevents sewer line blockages and city fines bakercommodities.com. - Routine Drain Cleaning
Monthly or quarterly hydro-jetting clears trapped debris—preventing backups and foul smells . - Staff Training
Educating your team on keeping food scraps and grease out of sinks reduces strain on pipes. - Health Code Compliance
Facilities must follow L.A. health codes around drain and grease maintenance to avoid violations—blocked drains often trigger red tags
How The Pine Plumbing Keeps You Running
- We handle grease trap cleaning, drain clearing, and trap replacement.
- We offer scheduled maintenance—before that 25% limit is reached.
- We provide documentation that supports contractor and landlord inspections.
- We work around business hours to prevent disruption to restaurant operations.
Summary
Regular drain cleaning isn’t optional for Pacific Palisades restaurants and commercial kitchens. It reduces downtime, avoids violations, and keeps systems flowing smoothly. As a trusted partner for general contractors and restaurant builders, The Pine Plumbing delivers reliable schedule-based solutions—and keeps your builds and openings on time.
