Question 1

What size grease trap is required for a restaurant kitchen in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Municipality specifies grease trap capacity based on the number of meals served per day and the types of cooking producing grease-laden wastewater. As a general guide, restaurants serving up to 200 covers per day typically require a 50–100 L grease trap, while kitchens producing 500+ covers per day require 200–500 L capacity or an automatic grease interceptor. Kitco can calculate the required grease trap capacity for your specific kitchen using Dubai Municipality's published methodology and provide the equipment and installation to match.

Question 2

What is the difference between a manual grease trap and an automatic grease interceptor?

Accepted Answer

A manual grease trap is a passive stainless steel chamber in the drainage line where grease floats to the surface and is retained, requiring manual emptying and cleaning at regular intervals (typically weekly to monthly depending on kitchen output). An automatic grease interceptor uses a continuously operating skimmer system to remove separated grease from the water surface into a collection container, reducing the frequency of manual cleaning and minimising the risk of grease trap overflow between maintenance visits. Kitco supplies both types and can advise on the most practical option for your kitchen's output volume and maintenance capability.

Question 3

Are stainless steel grease traps better than polymer grease traps for commercial kitchens?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stainless steel grease traps (Grade 304) are significantly more durable and hygienic than polymer alternatives for commercial kitchen applications. Commercial kitchen wastewater is highly acidic from cleaning chemicals and food waste, reaches temperatures above 60°C from dishwasher discharge and contains abrasive particles — conditions that degrade polymer grease traps rapidly. Grade 304 stainless steel resists all of these conditions without corrosion or deformation, maintaining structural integrity and sealing performance across years of continuous service. All Kitco grease traps are manufactured in Grade 304 stainless steel as standard.

Question 4

How do I ensure grease trap compliance during a Dubai Municipality food premises inspection?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Municipality food safety inspectors check that a correctly sized and properly maintained grease trap is installed on all kitchen waste drainage connections, that cleaning records are maintained and that no grease bypass into the building drainage system is occurring. Kitco supplies DM-compliant grease traps with capacity calculations demonstrating compliance with DM sizing requirements, and our team can provide a maintenance schedule and cleaning log template to support your inspection preparation.

Grade 304 stainless steel body
Manual & automatic models
25–1500 L capacity range
Dubai Municipality DM compliant
Access covers with anti-odour seal
Remote alarm option for auto models

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