⚡ Service Guaranteed Within 48 Hours — Often Same Day  ·  (720) 471-6023  ·  Denver Metro · Boulder · Fort Collins · Colorado Springs
Services Pricing Service Areas Compliance Contact Portals 🍽️ Customer Portal 👷 Field Employee Portal ⚡ Book Now

Colorado Grease Trap
Compliance Guide

Everything your restaurant needs to know to stay compliant and pass health inspections.

What the Law Requires

Colorado food service establishments are required by state and local codes to maintain grease interceptors and traps in proper working condition. Here's what you need to know.

  • 1

    Cleaning Frequency

    Most Colorado jurisdictions require cleaning when the trap reaches 25% capacity with FOG. For most restaurants this means every 1–3 months. High-volume kitchens may need monthly service.

  • 2

    Service Records Required

    You must maintain records of all grease trap cleanings for at least 3 years. Health inspectors will ask for these. Our service reports are formatted specifically for this requirement.

  • 3

    Licensed Disposal

    Grease waste must be disposed of at an approved facility by a licensed hauler. ON TIME SANITATION is fully licensed for grease waste transport and disposal in Colorado.

  • 4

    Fines for Non-Compliance

    Denver and other Colorado municipalities can issue fines of $500–$5,000 per violation for grease trap non-compliance, plus potential closure orders for repeat violations.

100% Free

Get Your Free Compliance Inspection

Not sure if your grease trap is up to code? We'll send a technician to inspect it at no charge. You'll receive a written report detailing your current compliance status and what — if anything — needs to be done.

No pressure, no obligation. Just the facts about your grease trap.

100% free · No credit card · We'll call to confirm within 1 hour

Or call us directly

(720) 471-6023