FOG / Grease Interceptor Service Records — Washington, DC
DC requires grease interceptors cleaned at least every 90 days, with maintenance documented for DC Water.
What it is. Recurring cleaning of the grease interceptor with retained records, under DC Water's FOG program and the DC codes.
Who issues/enforces it. DC Water — Compliance Program.
When you need it. Ongoing. Grease interceptors must be cleaned at least every 90 days; high-volume establishments may need more frequent service.
How to comply. Use a licensed hauler; document installation, inspection, and maintenance per DC Water.
Cadence. At least every 90 days (quarterly), or more often by volume.
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- DC Water, Food Service Establishments & Compliance — https://www.dcwater.com/work-us/customer-compliance-services/fats-ragswipes-oil-and-grease-frog/food-service-establishments-and-compliance — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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