Grease Interceptor Installation Process Step by Step
Equipment Layout Description:This image shows the equipment layout phase of the grease interceptor installation. The 4-inch inlet pipe carries grease waste from the restaurant kitchen
Vasani Consulting LLC
Code-compliant grease trap installations designed to protect your business, prevent sewer issues, and pass health inspections.
Many restaurants and commercial kitchens are required by law to install a grease trap. Improper or missing installations can result in:
Design · Installation · Permitting
We specialize in professional grease trap installations for commercial kitchens. Our team ensures every installation meets local regulations, is correctly sized, and ready for inspection approval.
New grease trap installations
✔ Indoor & outdoor grease trap systems
✔ Proper sizing & placement
✔ Coordination with plumbing requirements
✔ Inspection-ready installation

Installed according to city, county, and health department requirements.

We ensure your grease trap matches your kitchen’s capacity and usage.

Correct installation from day one helps you open or operate without setbacks.

Experienced technicians who understand commercial plumbing requirements.
Our grease trap installations are designed for:
Whether you’re opening a new location or upgrading an existing one, we’ve got you covered.
This is how we work:
before and after our installations, results approved by inspection.
Grease Trap Installation in Florida






Equipment Layout Description:This image shows the equipment layout phase of the grease interceptor installation. The 4-inch inlet pipe carries grease waste from the restaurant kitchen
Diana’s Shawarma Diana’s Shawarma, a popular restaurant in Miami-Dade County, required the installation of a new grease interceptor system to comply with DERM and Florida
Passionate About Helping You Find Home This project was completed for Superlatinos Café, a local restaurant in Kendall, which received a violation notice from DERM
There are two main types
Grease interceptors are devices installed in plumbing systems to capture fats, oils, and grease (FOG) before they reach the sewer system.
They are essential for maintaining sanitary sewers and preventing costly blockages.
Large, underground tanks (often 750–1500+ gallons).
Use gravity separation: grease floats to the top, solids settle at the bottom, and cleaner water exits.
Typically required for full-service restaurants with high FOG output.
Installed outside the building.
Required by plumbing codes and environmental agencies.
All restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, commercial kitchens, and food preparation facilities are required by local plumbing codes and environmental agencies to have a grease interceptor.
The required size depends on seating capacity, kitchen equipment, and drainage fixture units (DFUs). Our engineers calculate the minimum capacity based on Florida Plumbing Code and local regulations.
Yes. A plumbing permit is required from your local municipality, and sometimes additional approvals from water/sewer or environmental agencies.
On average, 2–4 weeks depending on the municipality. We handle all submissions to make the process faster and smoother.
Yes. Vasani Consulting provides full-service solutions: engineering design, permitting, and certified installation.
You risk fines, business interruptions, and plumbing backups caused by grease accumulation. Non compliance can also delay your restaurant opening. In addition, the Department of Environmental Regulations (DERM) may issue fines that add up daily until the grease interceptor is installed and all permits are officially closed.
Yes, if the existing unit is undersized, malfunctioning, or does not meet current code requirements. Authorities may require an upgrade during inspections.
Costs vary based on size, installation complexity, and permitting fees. We provide upfront quotes after an initial consultation.
Typically every 1–3 months, depending on usage. Regular maintenance is required by local ordinances.
We are a design-build firm with licensed Professional Engineering, Construction, and Plumbing services under one umbrella. This allows us to deliver a true start-to- finish solution — from design and permitting to installation — which speeds up approvals, ensures compliance, and makes the entire process smoother and more efficient.
If your opening, inspection, or remodel depends on it, don’t wait.