FOG / Grease Interceptor Service Records — Philadelphia
Philadelphia requires grease traps cleaned at least quarterly (monthly for high-volume), with service records kept for at least three years.
What it is. Recurring cleaning of the grease interceptor with retained records, under the PWD FOG program.
Who issues/enforces it. City of Philadelphia — Philadelphia Water Department (City layer).
When you need it. Ongoing. Most establishments must clean traps at least quarterly (high-volume kitchens monthly); PWD generally requires cleaning when grease/solids reach 25% of capacity.
How to comply. Use a licensed hauler to a PWD-approved facility; retain service records (date, provider, volume removed, disposal) for at least three years.
Cadence. Quarterly minimum (monthly for high-volume), or when 25% full.
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
- Philadelphia Water Department / L&I FOG Program — https://water.phila.gov/ — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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