Restaurants and Food Preparation Facilities
Restaurants and Food Preparation FacilitiesWhen it rains, stormwater picks up trash, chemicals, and materials from food service activities. Stormwater enters into our drainage system untreated eventually leading to our lakes, rivers, creeks, and streams.
General Information
- Vacuum or sweep materials
- Contain wash water and dispose of in sink
- Do not dispose of wash water in gutters, storm drains or the street
- Move or cover chemicals or materials to prevent contact with stormwater
Dumpster and Loading Docks
- Provide trash and recycling receptacles that have lids
- Keep dumpster lids closed
- Bag and seal food waste before putting it in the dumpster. Do not place uncontained liquids or leaking containers, or garbage bags into the dumpster
Equipment Cleaning
- Clean floor mats, filters, and garbage cans in a mop sink or floor drain. Do not wash them in a parking lot, alley, sidewalk, street, gutter or storm drain
- Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
- Never dispose of unused pesticides & fertilizers in the trash
- Do not blow or rake leaves or grass into the streets, gutters or storm drains
- Vacuum or sweep materials
- Use as little water as possible
- Keep spills from entering streets, gutters, and storm drains
- Do not pour fats, oils or grease down the drain
- Keep sink drain screens in place to catch food waste then dispose of this waste in the trash.
- Grease traps/interceptors must be pumped out and cleaned on a regular basis by an authorized transporter
- Keep the area surrounding grease containers clean and free of odor
Employee Training
- Train all employees on these proper practices
- Record training