Commercial Kitchen Drain Blockage Prevention Service

Commercial kitchens are fast paced and bustling environments where everything needs to happen smoothly and efficiently, to ensure customers have an enjoyable dining experience. A blocked or overflowing drain in the middle of peak time is a recipe for disaster, and the last thing a chef or restaurant owner/manager wants.

As well as being imperative for the smooth running of a commercial kitchen, several regulations and legislation form part of the owners' and proprietors' duty of care for managing and disposing of F.O.G (fats, oils and grease) produced as part of their business operations.

• The British Building Regulations (document H, section 2.21), commercial food premises state regulations for grease management. Under these regulations, a commercial food premises connected to the mains drainage system serving hot food should be fitted with a grease trap or separators complying with BS EN 1825-1:2004. Grease traps and interceptors must be provided by law to a range of facilities, including restaurants, cafes, fast food restaurants, food processing, and commercial kitchens.
• Under the Water Industry Act 1991, it is a criminal offence to discharge any matter that may interfere with the free-flowing of wastewater into public sewers systems.
• Every commercial premises is also responsible for arranging the collection and disposal of waste (including waste cooking oils and fats). It must comply with the requirements of Section 34 and Duty of Care of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• The Food Safety Act 1990 states that drainage problems or blockages caused by the effects of F.O.G within drains that result in failure to comply with the Food Hygiene Regulations could lead to prosecution, fines or imprisonment or give grounds for an emergency prohibition order.

Rentokil Specialist Hygiene are a UK leader in preventative services for commercial kitchen drains, keeping Britain's kitchens safe, compliant and hygienic.

Commercial kitchens handle high volumes of F.O.G, and food waste daily — all of which can build up and cause major drainage issues. Blocked or poorly maintained drains can quickly lead to:

• Flooding and downtime in your kitchen - The last thing staff want to be doing is dealing with an emergency flood with a full restaurant.
• Foul odours and pest attraction - Flies and cockroaches are a shortcut to poor hygiene inspections and customer reviews. Foul smells will quickly deter repeat custom.
• Non-compliance with food hygiene regulations - Not dealing with or preventing unsanitary conditions from flooded drains can be an example of negligence under the Food Safety Act 1990 (and General Food Hygiene Regulations 2013)
• Non compliance with Building Regulations, that mandate effective management of fats, oils, and grease (F.O.G) to protect public sewers and prevent environmental harm.
• Costly repairs and pipe replacement - Blocked pipes can quickly turn to burst pipes, and grease in pipework is notoriously difficult to remove once solidified
• Health and safety risks for staff - Slip hazards from grease spills, or biohazards from blocked drains. Both are less than ideal in a busy commercial kitchen.

By working with Rentokil Specialist Hygiene, you can prevent these issues before they happen and ensure your business runs smoothly and compliantly.

We can safely contain and deal with:

Our commercial kitchen drain blockage prevention services are ideal for:

• Decades of experience in commercial kitchen cleaning
• Free site survey by experienced hygiene consultants
• Fully trained and accredited drain specialists
• 24/7 nationwide availability and fast response
• Advanced cleaning technology and safe waste disposal
• Biodosing solutions for commercial kitchens
• Full compliance with Health & Safety, Environment Agency, and Water Regulations

Rentokil is one of the UK’s most trusted names in hygiene management and commercial kitchen drain blockage clean-ups. We combine decades of experience, nationwide coverage, and specialist expertise to protect your operations.

Don’t let a blocked drain disrupt your kitchen or damage your reputation. Rentokil Specialist Hygiene’s experts are here to help with commercial kitchen drain blockage prevention, emergency unblocking, and industrial clean-up services for full protection.

Call Rentokil Specialist Hygiene on 0808 159 1403 or contact us here 24/7/365 for a dispatch response within the hour.