1. 26 Jan 2002
Food Establishment
Inspector Training

2. Collection System Concerns
26 Jan 2002
Collection System Concerns
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO’s)
Grit, roots, debris, grease, misc.
Grease trap / interceptor operation
Kitchen drainage system maintenance

3. Review Current Regulations
26 Jan 2002
Review Current Regulations
CMOM
City Utility Ordinance
Local / State Plumbing Codes
Local / State Building Codes

4. Gather New Data Size of the Collection System Condition of Wastestream
26 Jan 2002
Gather New Data
Size of the Collection System
Condition of Wastestream
Determine Food Establishment Clientele

5. Tools of the Trade: EDUCATION
Reliable Documentation
Electronic (Spreadsheets, Databases)
Inspection Paperwork
Grease Trap/Interceptor Manufacturer’s Drawings
Maintenance Log
Grease / Oil Recyclers Listing
Authorized Pumper List
Grease
Septage
Plumbers List with Disclaimer (OPTIONAL)
Grease Reduction Guidelines (BMP’S)

6. Tools of the Trade: EQUIPMENT
Maps
County, City, GIS
Hand Tools
Manhole Pick
Depth Probe
Ratchet Set
Pipe Wrench
Mirror
Safety Equipment
Steel Toe Shoes
Gloves
Florescence Safety Vest

7. How to Hire Effective Inspectors
26 Jan 2002
How to Hire Effective Inspectors
“People Person”
Municipal Authorities
Food Establishment Owners & Managers
Public Officials
Contractors & Engineers
Plumbers
Grease Pumpers / Haulers

8. Inspector’s Etiquette
(Mind Your Manners)
Entry
Dress is IMPORTANT
Be Friendly, Tactful & Knowledgeable
YOU direct the inspection.
Credentials
Company Badge
Business Card

9. Scheduling Inspections
Best Days
Monday - Thursday
Best Hours
9:00AM - 10:30AM
1:30PM - “Quittin’ Time”

10. Restaurant Inspection Techniques
Understand Kitchen Plumbing
Investigate Kitchen Management Practices

11. Compliance Determination
Grease Vessel Structural Condition
Outlet Chamber Effluent
Clear ?
Floating Oil/Grease ?
Maintenance
Pumping Frequency ?
Confirm Pumper/Hauler ?

12. Concrete Outdoor In-Ground Interceptor
26 Jan 2002
Grease Interceptor
KITCHEN DRAINAGE WATER
INLET
OUTLET
GREASE
SEWER SYSTEM
CLARIFIED
WATER
Concrete Outdoor In-Ground Interceptor

13. Common Problems Unaware of Grease Interceptor One Access Port
“Straight Pipe”
Not Connected to Kitchen Drainage
Broken Sanitary-Tees
“Backward Installation”

14. “Under-the-Counter” Steel / Iron Model
Grease Trap
OUTLET
INLET
SEWER SYSTEM
GREASE
CLARIFIED
WATER
KITCHEN DRAINAGE WATER
“Under-the-Counter” Steel / Iron Model

15. Common Problems Unaware of Grease Trap “Backward Installation”
Not connected to Kitchen Drainage
“Straight Pipe”
Missing Baffles
Missing Lid Gasket

16. Grease Vessel Effluent Compliance
26 Jan 2002
Grease Vessel Effluent Compliance
Sampling Protocol
Sampling Equipment
Grease & Oil Lab Results
Additional information on sampling locations, equipment and procedures will be covered in Module 8 – Design.

17. Grease Vessel Effluent Compliance
“To sample or not to sample, that is the question.”

18. Immediate Downstream Manhole Inspection
Grease Accumulations
Miscellaneous Debris
Low Flow

19. Completing Inspection Forms
Inspectors
Name of Food Establishment
Date & Time of Inspection
Person in Charge (“Top Hog”)
Address
Phone #
Type/Size of Grease Vessel
Installations or Modifications
Grease Pumper/Hauler
Cleanout Frequency
Basic Description
Compliance Determination

20. City of Gastonia Neal Klimek Industrial Chemist Pretreatment Program
(704)