1. Resolve all pipeline risks before faults occur
When was the last time you conducted a commercial pipeline risk assessment? If you can't remember, the best prevention method is to do it once. The assessment should consider all pipelines that may cause disasters, including:
Oil management (faulty and/or overlooked oil collectors)
Old, corroded pipelines or improperly sized pipelines
Aging water heater
Suitable reflux inhibitors
Spare toilets and sinks
Although you can do some of the inspections yourself, it is best to have a professional restaurant plumbing contractor conduct them to ensure everything is normal. They can also explain good 'kitchen hygiene', making it easier to keep up with the pace of plumbing equipment.
2. Pay attention to wooden clogs
When it comes to restaurant plumbing problems, sewer blockage is often the culprit. Clogs not only annoy dishwashers, but also cause bacterial contaminated wastewater to leak onto the floor, requiring deep cleaning and potentially replacing carpets, furniture, and other fixtures. To avoid this situation, please pay close attention to:
Food residue stuck in the sink
Accumulated grease in the drainage pipe
Foreign object flushed down the toilet
Supported Sewer
Dry goods are also easily contaminated by leakage, and the moisture generated by leakage can create mold and nesting grounds for insects that any health inspector will find. Conduct due diligence through inspections to avoid these situations.
If you do have a blocked drainage pipe, do not impulsively pour corrosive chemicals into the drainage pipe. This may cause further damage to your pipes, which may be unhealthy for those who inhale smoke and nearby food being prepared. Commercial plumbers can perform hydraulic jetting, which is basically "power cleaning of pipelines". This is a safer and healthier way to remove blockages (for pipelines and customers!).
3. Grasp the grease
Retained grease is the most common cause of restaurant sewer blockage. The design purpose of these underground metal containers is to collect used oil and fat from blocked sewers. Of course, grease is highly flammable, which can make things worse than clogging. When the grease collector is full, a fire is more likely to occur due to all nearby cooking equipment. Therefore, it is important to regularly clean the oil separator and pipelines. This is also a requirement stipulated by the National Fire Protection Association and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States.
You should also provide appropriate training on grease management for employees to avoid damage to restaurant pipelines, including:
Which foods can be disposed of in garbage and/or dishwashers, and which ones need to be scraped into the trash can
Ensure that napkins, straws, and other materials from the plate do not enter the sewer
Which drainage pipes are suitable for grease and which are prohibited
How to clean and remove lubricating grease pipelines
Professional commercial plumbers can help you deal with grease traps and provide advice that can be passed on to employees.