FOG / Grease Device Service Records — San Jose
San Jose requires grease traps serviced at least monthly and grease interceptors at least quarterly, with records kept on site.
What it is. Recurring servicing of the grease control device with retained records, under the City FOG Control Program.
Who issues/enforces it. City of San José — Environmental Services Department (City layer).
When you need it. Ongoing. Grease traps must be serviced at least monthly (every 30 days); grease interceptors at least quarterly (every 90 days). More frequent service may be required by usage.
How to comply. Use a licensed hauler; keep maintenance records on site; submit pump-out records via SwiftComply.
Cadence. Traps: monthly. Interceptors: quarterly.
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
- City of San José, Food Service Establishments (FOG) — https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/environmental-services/water-utilities/stormwater-wastewater/businesses/food-service-establishments — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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