For Restaurants and Facilities
Grease Trap Services & Compliance for Florida Restaurants
Florida requires grease trap pumping every 90 days or when FOG and solids reach 25% of trap capacity Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Stirling Food Systems makes compliance effortless while maximizing your kitchen’s operational efficiency. Since 1967, we’ve served Florida’s busiest kitchens with integrated oil and trap services.
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Common Trap Problems We Prevent
Kitchen drains slow down gradually, then fail completely. Most operators don’t notice warning signs until it’s too late. Regular service prevents these expensive disasters before they start. Understanding these signals saves thousands in emergency repairs and lost revenue.
Slow Drainage
Water pools in sinks during busy periods. Floor drains gurgle when dishwashers run. These symptoms mean your trap is approaching 25% capacity. You’ll also notice dishwashers taking longer to empty. Mop sinks back up during cleaning. Three-compartment sinks won’t drain between rushes. Each sign gets worse until complete blockage stops your kitchen cold.
Foul Odors
Rotten egg smells from drains indicate FOG buildup. Fruit flies gather near floor drains. Staff complain about kitchen air quality. The smell gets stronger during hot weather. Customers might notice odors in nearby dining areas. Air fresheners won’t fix the source. These odors mean bacteria are breaking down trapped grease. Without service, the smell becomes unbearable.
Grease Appearances
FOG shows up in unexpected places. Kitchen floors stay slippery after cleaning. Grease appears in mop sink drains. You’ll see gray scum around drain edges. Walls near sinks develop a greasy film. Outside, grease might surface near manhole covers. These signs mean your trap has exceeded capacity and FOG is bypassing the system entirely.
Trusted by Restauraunts Since 1967
Florida’s top restaurants, theme parks, stadiums, and hotels trust Stirling because we deliver consistent, compliant service. Our process starts with complete trap evacuation. No partial pumping that leaves problems behind.
8,500+
Restaurants served
68M+
Gallons of UCO recycled
180,235
Tons of CO₂ saved
Getting Started is Simple: Florida’s 3 Step Process
Step 1: Free Kitchen Check
Our tech comes within 48 hours to check your grease trap. We measure FOG levels and review your records. You’ll learn what needs fixing right away. No sales pitch, just facts about your risks.
Step 2: Fast Service Start
We set up your 90 day pump schedule and start tracking paperwork. First cleaning happens within 72 hours. Our techs empty the entire trap, scrape the walls, and clear the pipes. We service all trap sizes from 750 to 1250 gallons. Your trap works like new again.
Step 3: Easy Compliance
Service runs on schedule with no chemicals; just thorough cleaning. Records arrive before we leave. Monthly reports show what we pumped and when we’re coming next. We track permit dates and keep your three year file ready. Everything stays simple.
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Testimonials
Hear what our customers say
Customer happiness is at the core of our business model. If our customers aren’t succeeding, we’re not succeeding. See what they’re saying below.
I have a beach restaurant Sandbar Of Amelia Island. I’ve always been impressed with the service that Stirling food systems provides; however, today I was even more impressed when Haley Drake (Sales & Relationship Rep) stopped by just to introduce herself and asked for feedback. Very professional and super impressive.
Anthony Harris
★★★★★
This company is amazing! Everyone from Ben, the service rep and the service team to Haley Drake who’s in charge of sales in a relationship. Been in the business for over 35 years and this company has been in my top three!!! You should give them a chance to take care of you and your business
Dana Faucher
★★★★★
Great experience with Stirling in general, but EXCEPTIONAL service from technician Jose Bravo. Responsive, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Very rare to encounter his level of customer service skills in this industry.
Blaze Spicer
★★★★★
Jose came out to check on our equipment at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and he could not have been more accommodating! We really enjoyed having him around during the time he was here, he was knowledgeable and efficient. You can see that he really cares about what he is doing and we appreciate that! Thank you again!
Lana Jackson
★★★★★
What Smart Operators Know About Trap Management
Your grease trap does more than catch FOG. It’s protecting your entire operation from catastrophic failures. When traps exceed 25% capacity, they stop functioning properly and can cause backups into your kitchen. Smart operators understand the real costs hiding beneath the surface.
Compliance Complexity
Florida SB 1110 requires detailed manifests with hauler signatures, disposal facility documentation, and volume tracking Grease Waste | Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Each county adds its own layer. Miami-Dade wants GDO permits. Sarasota prohibits any enzymes or emulsifiers without written approval. Missing one requirement triggers inspections and fines.
Emergency Response Reality
Trap backups don’t wait for convenient times. They happen during Saturday dinner rush or Sunday brunch. Emergency pumping costs triple regular service rates. Add lost revenue, overtime cleaning, and reputation damage. One overflow becomes a five-figure problem fast.
Vendor Coordination
Managing separate companies for oil delivery, UCO pickup, and trap pumping means triple the scheduling headaches. Different invoices, multiple contacts, conflicting service windows. Your manager spends hours coordinating what should be simple.
Documentation Disasters
Inspectors require three years of manifests and service records on site. Paper gets lost. Files disappear. When inspectors arrive unannounced, missing documents mean immediate violations and potential closure.
Prevent Kitchen Backups
Professional Trap Pumping Service
Stop FOG buildup before drains fail during dinner rush. Regular cleaning eliminates odors, prevents overflow disasters, maintains compliance. Three year documentation kept ready for surprise inspections.