Grease Trap Cleaning in San Diego

Professional grease trap pumping and cleaning for restaurants and commercial kitchens across San Diego County — honest service, fair prices, since 2012.

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Why Grease Trap Cleaning Matters

Every commercial kitchen that cooks with fats, oils, or grease is required by the City of San Diego and San Diego County to maintain a functioning grease trap or interceptor. When traps aren't pumped and cleaned regularly, grease builds up, drains back up, odors develop, and the risk of a health inspection failure rises sharply.

Kauffman's Grease Pumping Service keeps your kitchen compliant and your drains flowing — without the hassle, the contracts, or the runaround.

What We Do

Pump & Clean

Full removal of grease, sludge, and solids from the trap or interceptor.

Compliance Documentation

Service records provided for health inspections and local authority submittals.

Trap Inspection

We check baffles, lids, and inlet/outlet condition on every visit.

Scheduled Maintenance

Monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly schedules — no long-term contracts.

Who We Serve

  • Restaurants and fast-food locations
  • Cafés, delis, and bakeries
  • Hotel and resort kitchens
  • School and hospital cafeterias
  • Food trucks and commissary kitchens

Service Areas

We serve restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout San Diego County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, Carlsbad, and surrounding communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most restaurants need service every 1–3 months depending on cooking volume, trap size, and the types of food prepared. We'll assess your usage and recommend the right interval.

Neglected traps overflow, causing foul odors, drain backups, health code violations, and expensive plumbing repairs. Staying on a regular schedule is far cheaper than dealing with an emergency.

Yes — we handle both small under-sink grease traps inside the kitchen and large in-ground outdoor interceptors.
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