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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
FATS, OILS, AND GREASE (FOG) CONTROL
PROGRAM MANUAL
Date of Preparation
December 6, 2004
Adopted by the
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION. I
2.0 FOG CONTROL PROGRAM BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW 2
2.1 Service Area 2
2.2 Sanitary Sewer Overflows 2
2.3 Historical FOG Control Activities 2
2.4 Overview of FOG Control Program 3
3.0 SEWER LINE - HOT SPOT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. 3
3.1 Overview of Sewage Collection System and Mapping 3
3.2 Routine Sewer Line Cleaning and CCTV 4
3.3 Hot Spot Sewer Line Identification, Prioritization and Cleaning. 4
3.4 FOG Sewer Line Characterization and Source Identification Activities 5
3.5 Hot Spot Data Management 5
4.0 FSE FOG CONTROL PROGRAM 6
4.1 Legal Authority. 6
4.2 Food Service Establishments (FSEs) 6
4.3 FOG Wastewater Discharge Requirements. 6
4 3 I GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6
4.3 I I Part 1 Effluent Limitations and Discharge Requirements 7
4.3 1.2 Part 11 Requirements for FOG Control 7
4 3 1.3 Part III Record-Keeping and Notification and Reporting Requirements 7
4.3 14 Part IV Standard Conditions. 7
4 3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS .8
4.3.2.1 Grease Interceptor Installation Requirements .8
4.3 2.2 Other Requirements or Modifications. 10
4.4 Grease Interceptors 10
4 4 I OPERATION. 10
4 4.2 SIZING
11
4.5 Waste Hauling Requirements. 12
4.6 FSE Education 12
4.7 FSE Inspections 12
4.8 FSE Enforcement 13
4.8.1 BMP NON-COMPLIANCE 14
4.8.2 GRE NON-COMPLIANCE 15
4.8.3 FOG SOURCE SEWER LINE NON-COMPLIANCE 15
4.8.4 COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE AGREEMENTS (CSA)(OPTIONAL) 16
4.8.5 APPEALS(OPTIONAL) 16
4.9 FSE FOG Program and Data Management. 16
5.0 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING AND SINGLE FAMILY HOME FOG
CONTROL PROGRAM 17
6.0 INDUSTRIAL FOG CONTROL PROGRAM 17
Figures:
Figure I Grease Interceptor Installation Evaluation Process Flow Chart 9
Figure 2: Typical Conceptual Grease Interceptor Design - Side View 12
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Figure 3 FOG Control Program General Enforcement Response Plan. 15
Appendices
Appendix A. Costa Mesa Sanitary District FOG Waste Discharge Registration and
Permit
Appendix B Inspection Form
Reference Documents
1 Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Ordinance No. 41 Grease Control Regulations
2. Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Sewer System Fats, Oils, and Grease(FOG)
Characterization Study Report dated October 21 2004 prepared by
Environmental Engineering and Contracting, Inc. (EEC)
3 Costa Mesa Educational Materials
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1 0 INTRODUCTION
Costa Mesa Sanitary District s (District) Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program
has been developed to prevent FOG-related sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) as required
by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB) General Waste
Discharge Requirements (WDR), Order No. R8-2002-0014, issued in April 2002. This
order was issued in response to a regional SSO problem and was issued to 32
co-permittees, which included local agencies, such as cities and special districts, in the
northern and central portions of Orange County
The FOG Control Program s goal is to eliminate all FOG-related SSOs. These SSOs are
usually attributable to cooking grease in wastewater discharged from Food Service
Establishments (FSEs)I multi-family housing, and single family homes that create FOG
(or grease) blockages in sanitary sewer collection systems. These grease blockages,
located in either the property owner's sewer lateral or the sanitary sewerage system, lead
to SSOs, which can cause untreated sewage to flow onto streets and travel to storm
drains, creeks, and other surface waters. Untreated sewage on private property or in the
street poses an obvious human health risk. If this sewage reaches the ocean, it often
results in coastal contamination, beach closures, and the associated potential human
health risks.
To achieve this goal of eliminating FOG-related SSOs, the WDR has identified key
requirements for a FOG Control Program, which are as follows:
• Limit grease discharges that may cause blockages;
• Prohibit FOG discharges that may cause sewer overflows;
• Adopt and enforce an ordinance;
• Require implementation of kitchen best management practices (BMPs);
• Require installation of grease removal equipment, as necessary
• Inspect FSEs; and
• Implement source control measures for sewer line `hot spots
These requirements are the key issues that were addressed in the development of the
District s FOG Control Program.
t Food Service Establishments (FSEs) are those establishments primarily engaged in preparing or serving
food to the public such as restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, bakeries, caterers, schools, prisons,
correctional facilities,and care institutions.
Known problem areas in the sanitary sewer system that require more frequent cleaning and maintenance.
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2.0 FOG CONTROL PROGRAM BACKGROUND AND
OVERVIEW
2.1 Service Area
The District provides sewer service to over 116,000 customers. The District s service
area includes approximately 10,000 acres including the City of Costa Mesa and portions
of Newport Beach and unincorporated Orange County The District is bordered by the
City of Santa Ana to the north, the City of Newport Beach to the south and to the east,
and the Cities of Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley to the west. The District also
shares a small border with the Irvine Ranch Water District to the northeast.
The District was originally formed in 1944, and the sewer system has developed over
time with the bulk of the development occurring in the early 1950s. The District is
essentially built-out.
2.2 Sanitary Sewer Overflows
The District has adopted a Sewer System Overflow Response Plan (SSORP) to ensure
that any reported spill is responded to immediately to protect the public health and safety
and to protect the beneficial uses of the waters of the United States. The SSORP
identifies the response procedures, the notification and reporting requirements, and
follow-up requirements for the District.
2.3 Historical FOG Control Activities
The District initiated its FOG Control Program by adoption of Grease Control
Regulations, Ordinance No. 41 (Section 7.09 of the District s Operations Code), in
February 2003 Additionally the District conducted a FOG Characterization Study
(Study) in 2003 and 2004 to provide key information and program recommendations for
the development of the District s FOG Control Program. The Study consisted of four
tasks:
• Hot Spot Characterization identifying and mapping the known problem areas in
the sanitary sewer system that require more frequent cleaning and maintenance
(referred to as `hot spots ') due to FOG. Key information was obtained from
available staff to identify the factors that cause or may contribute to the 61 areas
identified as hot spots.
• FOG Source Characterization physically inspecting the hot spots through the use
of closed circuit television (CCTV) equipment to further assess the 35 critical hot
spots identified by the District s staff to confirm known or to identify unknown
problems in the sanitary sewer system and to identify potential sources of FOG.
• FSE Characterization physically inspecting and educating the FSEs. Three
hundred and seventy (370) FSEs located within the CMSD service area were
inspected to identify and classify each FSE s potential to generate and discharge
FOG to the sanitary sewer system.
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• Data Integration and Program Recommendations mapping the hot spot and FSE
locations, development of databases for the information collected from the FSE
Characterization, and for the information collected during Hot Spot and FOG
Source Characterization. Correlations and recommendations for the development
of the District s FOG Control Program were then developed utilizing these
resources.
The Study results concluded that FOG Source Characterization (CCTV Inspection of Hot
Spots) is extremely beneficial at Identifying the potential sources, determining the
cleaning effectiveness, defining the contributing issues (e.g. structural issues, roots,
other), and assisting in defining the approach for resolving and/or controlling the grease
blockage issues for Hot Spots. Additionally the Study concluded that FSE
Characterization activities is beneficial in identifying potential grease producing
equipment, identifying the removal equipment and maintenance practices, and kitchen
best management practices.
The Study recommended inspections to ensure that the grease removal equipment (GRE)
is maintained properly and that kitchen BMPs are followed to minimize the accumulation
of grease and blockages in the sanitary sewer system. Additionally the Study
recommended: cleaning of hot spots be continued and the cleaning effectiveness and
frequency be evaluated (through the judicious use of CCTV) on an ongoing basis for
CMSD staff and cleaning contractors; and upgrades to sewer pipe segments be prioritized
in hot spot areas focusing on structural repairs that may minimize grease accumulation
and potentially resolve the hot spot. Refer to the FOG Characterization Study Report for
a complete list of findings, conclusions and recommendations.
2.4 Overview of FOG Control Program
The FOG Control Program is based on the District s FOG Characterization Study
activities and the requirements of the WDR. This program integrates various elements
into the program to accomplish the goal. These key elements of the program are: sewer
line maintenance activities associated with the FOG-related hot spots; a FOG Control
Ordinance, and inspection process to minimize the discharge of FOG from FSEs; an
educational outreach program to minimize the discharge of FOG from multi-family
housing and single family homes, and the Orange County Sanitation District's (OCSD)
Waste Discharge Pretreatment and Source Control Program for discharge of FOG from
industry
3 0 SEWER LINE — HOT SPOT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
3 1 Overview of Sewage Collection System and Mapping
The District's sewage collection system consists of a network of sewer mains, laterals,
lift stations, and force mains, which conveys a dry weather flow of a 13.8 million gallons
per day (MGD) of sewage generated within the District's service area to the Orange
County Sanitation District's (OCSD) trunk sewers for treatment at OCSD's Treatment
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Plants I and 2. The system consists of 328 miles of collection system mainline piping
ranging in size from 8 inches to 30 inches. The system includes 20 sewage lift stations,
24,813 linear feet of sewer force main, 4,581 manholes and over 25 000 individual
service connections. The District is not responsible for the maintenance of private sewer
laterals.
This sewer collection system is mapped and documented by the use of sectional Atlas
Maps. These Atlas Maps consist of approximately 75 100-scale pages that include every
sewer mainline, lateral, and manhole. These maps were drawn from Record Drawings as
the system was developed. The Atlas Maps are maintained in-house by District staff. As
development or redevelopment occurs, the original maps are revised by the District s
Engineering Department. Likewise, as the District's Operations staff identifies any maps
that are inaccurate, the original maps are updated to reflect actual field conditions. The
Atlas maps were originally drawn by hand on linen. These drawings were scanned
several years ago. Updates are now made on the computer to the scanned image files.
The District periodically prints and distributes new updated Atlas Maps to field
personnel.
The District also utilizes a `Composite Map This map represents the entire system on a
single map and is utilized to provide an overview of the entire system. The future goal of
the District is to have the Composite Map updated to the accuracy of the Atlas Maps and
to place the entire system into a GIS format.
3.2 Routine Sewer Line Cleaning and CCTV
The entire collection system is cleaned on approximately a 1 year cycle. The line
cleaning operation is accomplished utilizing two Vactor units by two trained DISTRICT
crews. The general process consists of hydrojetting the sewer line and vacuuming the
generated debris from the downstream manhole. The program is typically performed in a
progressive manner meaning that the system is cleaned from manhole to manhole
continuing on each successive day at the manhole following that at which work was
ceased on the previous day If significant FOG is identified during the line cleaning
operation, the area is then evaluated for potential further analysis utilizing closed circuit
television (CCTV) inspection.
Visual inspection utilizing CCTV of the entire collection system was first conducted in
1989-1992. It is scheduled to be conducted again in 2005 Any problems identified
during the video inspection are scheduled for correction depending on their severity
Copies of the video recording are made by the contractor and supplied to the District.
3.3 Hot Spot Sewer Line Identification, Prioritization and Cleaning
Sewer line cleaning is conducted in FOG-related Hot Spots or specific reaches of sewer
pipe that have a history of FOG-related problems or pose higher than normal risk of an
SSO These Hot Spots are identified during normal maintenance of the collection system
by maintenance staff when they observe conditions that warrant more frequent cleaning.
Additionally if necessary locations where an SSO occurs may be designated as a Hot
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Spot and cleaned on a more frequent basis. The frequency of cleaning for these Hot
Spots ranges generally from weekly to monthly depending on the severity of the problem
and the cleaning effectiveness for these Hot Spots are evaluated (through the judicious
use of CCTV) on an ongoing basis. Additionally the list of Hot Spots is periodically
reviewed to assess the necessity to maintain high frequency cleaning at each location.
3.4 FOG Sewer Line Characterization and Source Identification
Activities
Many issues in the sanitary sewer system can contribute to a hot spot, each with varying
degrees of severity Management of this information for each hot spot location is
necessary to identify effective solutions and to prioritize resources. Sewer line
characterization is the process of classification and prioritization of these hot spots in the
District's sanitary sewer system. It is important to note that while there are many reasons
and causes for hot spots in the sanitary sewer system, the focus of the FOG Control
Program is the FOG-related locations.
The characterization process consists of collecting all known (or perceived) factors
associated with each hot spot from the sewer maintenance staff to identify the critical
information. Factors related to pipe conditions and potential sources are identified,
documented and mapped. Relationships between the various factors are then developed
to define each hot spot. For critical hot spots, visual inspections utilizing CCTV of the
hot spot and the sewer pipe upstream of the hot spot is conducted to confirm known or to
identify unknown problems in the sanitary sewer system and to identify the potential
sources of FOG. This information is critical to the FOG Control Program to enable
identification and implementation of the appropriate mitigation solutions.
The potential solutions include the evaluation of structural issues that impact hot spots.
The resolution of the structural issue is evaluated to determine if repair may minimize
grease accumulation and potentially resolve the hot spot. Additionally the laterals (and
associated discharger[s]) identified as potential sources of FOG during these CCTV
Inspections will be documented and the information will be provided to the FOG Control
Program Manager for appropriate source reduction and enforcement activities (refer to
Sections 4 7 and 4.8). Ultimately this information will help to guide the focus of the
FOG Control Program to those hot spot locations that present the greatest potential for
SSOs.
3.5 Hot Spot Data Management
The sewer line hot spot cleaning and data management is the responsibility of the
Collection System Supervisor who works directly with the FOG Control Program
Manager
The Hot Spot data management process consists of:
• Access data base that is utilized to document and manage the Hot Spot data. The
data base identifies: Hot Spot locations and the associated sewer piping; cleaning
frequencies; and structural issues associated with each Hot Spot.
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4.0 FSE FOG CONTROL PROGRAM
4 1 Legal Authority
The District has adopted Grease Control Regulations, Ordinance No. 41 (Section 7 09 of
the District s Operations Code), to specify appropriate FOG discharge requirements for
food service establishments to prevent blockages of sewer lines resulting from discharges
of FOG. The discharge requirement states that: `No person shall discharge grease into
the sewer system so as to cause an accumulation in the District s lines so as to
substantially contribute to the possibility of a sewage overflow Refer to District website
www.costamesasanitarydistrict.org, Section 7 09 for the Grease Control Regulations.
The key elements of these regulations are the requirement of FSEs to.
• Obtain a FOG Wastewater Discharge Registration or Permit;
• Implement best management practices (BMPs); and
• Install, operate and maintain an approved type and adequately sized grease
interceptor or other grease removal device.
4.2 Food Service Establishments (FSEs)
These regulations are applicable to all Food Service Establishments designated as
facilities defined in California Uniform Retail Food Service Establishments Law
(CURFFL) Section 113785 and any commercial entity within the boundaries of the
District, operating in a permanently constructed structure such as a room, building, or
place, or portion thereof, maintained, used, or operated for the purpose of storing,
preparing, serving, or manufacturing, packaging, or otherwise handling food for sale to
other entities, or for consumption by the public, its members or employees, and which
has any process or device that uses or produces FOG, or grease vapors, steam, fumes,
smoke or odors that are required to be removed by a Type I or Type II hood, as defined in
CURFFL Section 113785
The FSEs identified within the District are establishments ranging from sandwich shops
to full service restaurants, including major kitchens in retirement homes or hospital
facilities.
4.3 FOG Wastewater Discharge Requirements
The District has developed FOG Wastewater Discharge Requirements for FSEs and
issues each FSE a Registration or Permit (Appendix A) that informs the facility of its
requirements. The Registration or Permit has General Requirements that apply to all
FSEs; and it may also have specific requirements that apply uniquely to individual FSEs.
4 3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
General Requirements have been developed to identify the core requirements of the FOG
Regulation, which the FSEs are required to comply with. These conditions are
segregated into sections and are summarized as follows:
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4 3 I I Part I Effluent Limitations and Discharge Requirements
• Waste discharge of FOG into the sewer system will not accumulate and/or cause or
contribute to a blockage.
• General Prohibitions
o No food grinders (garbage disposal units) for new or existing FSEs — 180 days
to retrofit
o No emulsifying additives, no use as a supplement to interceptor maintenance
o No disposal of waste cooking oil into drains
o No discharge of wastewater in excess of 140 degrees Fahrenheit into grease
removal equipment
o No discharge of wastewater from dishwashers into a grease trap or interceptor
o No toilet discharge into grease interceptor
o No interceptor waste into the sewer system
4 3 1 .2 Part II Requirements for FOG Control
• Best Management Practices (BMPs)
o Installation of drain screens
o Segregation and collection of waste cooking oils
o Disposal of food waste into trash or garbage, and not into sinks
o Employee Training
o Kitchen signage
• FOG Pretreatment
o Requirement for the installation of a grease interceptor
o Requirement for grease interceptor maintenance (FOG and/or solids cannot
exceed 25%)
o Frequency of grease interceptor maintenance (minimum quarterly)
4 3 13 Part III Record-Keeping and Notification and Reporting Requirements
• Record Keeping requirements
o Logbook of employee training
o Records of spills and/or cleaning of the lateral or sewer system
o Logbook of grease control equipment cleaning activities
o Copies of grease control equipment records or waste hauling manifests
o Records of sampling data and height monitoring of FOG and solid
accumulation in the interceptor
• Notification Requirements
o Notification of a spill
o Notification regarding planned changes
4 3 14 Part IV Standard Conditions
• Non-transferability of Registration or Permit
• Access requirements
• Civil Penalties
• Criminal Penalties
• Severability
• Termination of service
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4 3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Specific requirements can be required or authorized by the FOG Control Program
Manager for individual FSEs. These specific permit conditions can be segregated into
two categories: 1) grease interceptor Installation requirements for FSEs, and 2) other
requirements or permit modifications.
4 32.1 Grease Interceptor Installation Requirements
The requirement for the installation of a grease interceptor is a key requirement of the
District s FOG Regulations. However this requirement has many options for FSEs that
that may delay or potentially negate this requirement. The attached flow chart generally
describes the evaluation process that will be utilized for the grease interceptor installation
requirement.
OPTION A (Permit with Conditional Waiver)
IAll FSEs I
IKitchen BMPs I
Existing FSE Grease New/Remodeled FSE
Interceptors
Grease Interceptor
Conditional Waiver
or Variance
FSE Permit YES Continued YES
Violations Permit
Violations Revoke Waiver or
Variance
NO ( NO
FSE
Causes or YES
Contributes to
Blockage or Revoke Waiver or
SSO Variance
NO
Program End Conditional
Evaluation Waiver
W y
New FSE Grease Interceptor or
WaiverNariance Approved Alternative
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OPTION B (Registration with no Conditional Waiver)
IAll FSEs I
Kitchen BMPs
Existing FSE Grease New/Remodeled FSE
Interceptors
Grease Interceptor
Not Required
YES Continued YES
FSE Program Program
Violations Violations
NO I NO
FSE
Causes or YES
Contributes to
Blockage or
SSO
NO
Program End Grease
Evaluation Interceptor
41 Exemption
V
Continue Grease Grease Interceptor or
Interceptor Exemption Approved Alternative
Figure 1. Grease Interceptor Installation Evaluation Process Flow Chart
Based on the process tlow chart, the majority of existing FSEs that do not have grease
Interceptors are exempt from the requirement to install a grease interceptor However if
the FSE has continued permit violations or if the FSE is identified as a significant
contributor of FOG to the sewer system, the exemption will be terminated requiring the
installation of a grease interceptor
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4 3.2.2 Other Requirements or Modifications
There are other situations where specific registration or permit conditions will be required
or approved by the FOG Control Program Manager A few of the common other
specific conditions are as follows.
• Authorization for the utilization of an additive
• Requirement for increased maintenance frequency of the grease interceptor
• Authorization for decreased maintenance frequency of the grease interceptor
• Requirement to submit records (grease Interceptor maintenance log and waste
hauling manifests and other logs) to the District on a semi-annual basis
4 4 Grease Interceptors
4 4 1 OPERATION
Grease interceptors are underground or in-ground grease collection devices that separate
FOG (or grease), solids, and water based on the principle of Stoke s Law Stoke s Law
describes the rising or settling of a particle in a fluid (water in this case). Simply put,
under non-turbulent conditions in an interceptor given enough time, particles that are
lighter then water (grease) will rise to the surface and particles that are heavier than water
(solids) will settle to the bottom. A typical conceptual interceptor design is illustrated in
Figure 2.
The proper plumbing and placement of baffles will provide the non-turbulent conditions.
The proper dimensions and volume of the interceptor will provide sufficient retention
time to allow the particles to fully rise or settle before they pass-through to the outlet of
the interceptor Over time, the grease and solids layers thicken and will eventually fill
the first chamber if they are not removed. If the grease and solids are not removed
regularly the interceptor no longer functions for its intended purpose, and grease will be
carried into the sewer system. Emulsified or partially emulsified particles will rise or
settle slower which is why soaps and other emulsifiers may cause some grease or solids
to pass-through an interceptor
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Since an interceptor is not self-cleaning or free of maintenance, it is critical that an
interceptor be suitably designed with manholes in the right locations to facilitate
maintenance and that it be cleaned and pumped at a frequency that maintains its design
removal efficiency
4 4.2 SIZING
The District's FOG Control Program Manager will review and approve the sizing and
installation of grease interceptors. This is accomplished by requirement of the permittee,
by the appropriate Building Department, for District s approval prior to issuance of the
building permit.
The FOG Control Manager will base the design and sizing of the grease interceptors on
the current version of the California Plumbing Code3 (Code). Section §1014.8, `Grease
Interceptors for Commercial Kitchens refers to Appendix H of the Code for the
provisions required for installation and sizing of grease interceptors. The FOG Control
Program Manager will also consider the potential for large grease interceptor to become
septic (which may create nuisance odors and corrosive conditions) due to excessively
long retention times. Thus, the Code will be utilized with the following general
considerations:
1) If the California Plumbing Code sizing calculation exceeds 1 500 gallons, the
calculation may be compared against other formulas such as the Honolulu
Formula.' to ensure that the interceptor is not over-sized. If the results are
3 The Code is based on the Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials with California amendments
4 Many cities in the US have developed their own interceptor sizing criteria (e.g. Honolulu, Hawaii and
Cary North Carolina) based primarily on retention time and flow rate. Honolulu has developed a
relatively simple interceptor sizing formula based on a retention time of 30 minutes, a storage factor of
1.25 and the maximum flow rate of the influent.
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dramatically different, the FOG Control Program Manager will use utilize his/her
best judgment based on other factors at the FSE (e.g. cooking equipment, menu,
frequency of use of the drainage fixture units) to determine the final size of the
interceptor
2) The floor of the Interceptor should not be too deep to allow for proper cleaning
and/or the interceptor should not be larger than 3,000 gallons for most
installations.
3) An FSE calculation of 375 to 750 gallons should require an interceptor of 750
gallons. FSE calculations less than 375 gallons may be considered a de minimis
FOG discharger and those FSEs may not be required to install an Interceptor
4.5 Waste Hauling Requirements
Proper disposal of waste grease collected either from grease traps and interceptors or
through kitchen practices is essential to a successful FOG control program. To ensure
that FSEs properly dispose of their waste FOG and that haulers and disposal/recycling
sites are properly operated, the District requires that all hauler documentation be
completed and that the hauler provide the FSE a copy prior to departing the FSE. The
FSE is required to maintain copies of the hauling documentation. The minimum
information requirements to be documented on the hauler s record are:
• Name of hauling company
• Name and signature of operator performing the pumpout
• Documentation of full pumpout with volume of water and FOG removed (e.g.
1500 gallons)
• Documentation of the level of floating FOG and Settable Solids (to determine if
volume exceeds 25% capacity of the grease removal equipment)
• Documentation if repairs to the grease interceptor are required
• Identification of the facility where the hauler is planning to dispose of the waste
4 6 FSE Education
The District has developed FSE FOG Control educational material for the FSEs. The
initial education to the FSEs was through FOG Characterization Study inspections
conducted in 2003 and 2004 through mailing, or through issuance of Registrations. In
this process, the FSE was provided a copy of their individual Registration, the General
Requirements, a Kitchen BMP Poster Record Keeping Logs and other Educational
Material.
4 7 FSE Inspections
To ensure compliance with the FOG Control Program requirements, the District has
developed a few types of FSE Inspections. These inspections and their purpose are as
follows:
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Initial Inspections These inspections are conducted to identify and classify each
FSE s potential to generate FOG and its potential to discharge
the FOG to the sanitary sewer system. If not adequately
controlled, this FOG can lead to sewer blockages and,
potentially SSOs. The inspection identifies the type of food,
equipment, and kitchen practices that contribute to FOG
discharges and the equipment (e.g. grease interceptors, grease
traps) that may reduce the discharge of FOG to the sewer
These initial inspections also provides the opportunity to
educate the FSEs on the impact of their grease discharges, what
they can do to minimize grease discharges, and how the
District s Regulation could potentially impact them. Refer to
Appendix B for an example of the inspection form.
BMP Inspections These inspections are conducted to evaluate compliance with
the facility s best management practices requirements.
GRE Inspections These inspections are conducted to evaluate compliance with
the facility's grease removal equipment requirements.
Compliance Inspections These inspections are conducted where it is determined by the
FOG Control Program Manager that a follow-up inspection is
required for a Non-Compliance issue that has been identified in
previous BMP GRE or FOG Source Sewer Line Inspections.
Enforcement Inspections These inspections are conducted when elevated enforcement of
the Permit requirements are required or when the revocation of
the FSE's grease interceptor installation Conditional Waiver,
Waiver or Variance is required.
The inspection strategy is to focus the District s resources on FSEs in the vicinity and
upstream of Hot Spots and on FSEs that have been identified with a greater potential to
generate FOG and discharge FOG to the sanitary sewer system. Generally BMP
inspections will be conducted on an annual basis and GRE inspections will be inspected
on a semi-annual basis.
4.8 FSE Enforcement
The District has developed an enforcement response plan to respond to Non-Compliance
issues identified during the inspection processes. The enforcement response will be
based on the severity of the non-compliance and the history of non-compliance at the
FSE. The general approach utilized is displayed below in Figure 2.
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Assessment of Fines,
Termination of Grease
Interceptor Exemption, Third Tier
Loss of Authorization to (Assessment of
Discharge Wastewater Penalties)
A
Severity of Violation, Non-
Responsive,Remaining in
Violation
Directly Responsible
for Blockage,
Repeated Incidents Second Tier
Possible Contributor Notice of Violation
to Downstream
Sewer Blockage Possible Contnbutor
to Blockage
A
Severity of Non-
compliance, Non-
Responsive,Remaining in
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Problem Noted
during Routine • Non-Compliance First Tier
Inspection Violator
Problem,Violation Action Taken
Figure 3. FOG Control Program General Enforcement Response Plan
4.8 1 BMP NON-COMPLIANCE
Issues identified as deficient during the BMP inspection process will be documented and
the FSE will be issued a Notice of Non-Compliance. The Notice will identify the area of
non-compliance and the required action. Issues identified as deficient during the
inspection will compromise the effectiveness of the FOG BMP Program, which will
increase the FSEs potential to discharge FOG into the sanitary sewer Therefore, the
overall impact of each of the deficient issues will need to be evaluated individually and in
relationship to the other reported deficiencies to determine the projected impact and
severity of the combined deficient issues. Generally for a single deficient issue (not
considered as a serious non-compliance individually), no further enforcement action will
be taken after correction of the deficiency For multiple deficient issues, a Notice of
Violation may be issued with the potential for assessment of a non-compliance fee for
grievous inspections.
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For repeated issues identified as non-compliant, the enforcement process will be elevated
by issuance of a Notice of Violation, assessment of non-compliance fees; increased
assessment of fees, requirement for installation of a grease interceptor (if applicable); and
the potential for the loss of the FSE's right to discharge wastewater into the District s
sewer collection system.
4.8.2 GRE NON-COMPLIANCE
Issues identified as deficient during the GRE inspection process will be documented and
the FSE will be issued a Notice of Non-Compliance. The Notice will identify the area of
non-compliance and the required action. The majority of the issues on the GRE
inspection form, if identified as deficient, will compromise the effectiveness of the GRE
and would likely have resulted in a direct discharge of FOG into the sanitary sewer
Therefore, for these items it is considered a serious non-compliance issue and a Notice of
Violation with the potential assessment of a non-compliance fee may be issued.
For repeated issues identified as non-compliant, the enforcement process will be elevated
by assessment of non-compliance fees, increased assessment of fees; and the potential
for the loss of the FSE's right to discharge wastewater into the District s sewer collection
system.
4 8 3 FOG SOURCE SEWER LINE NON-COMPLIANCE
FSEs identified as sources of FOG to the District s sewer piping during FOG Source
Sewer Line inspections will be issued Notices of Non-Compliance. This Notice will
inform the FSE that FOG discharging from their lateral has impacted the District's sewer
line. This is considered a serious non-compliance issue and a Notice of Violation may be
issued and there may be an assessment of a non-compliance fee
• If the FSE does not have a grease interceptor, the FSE will be informed that they
have been identified as a significant FOG discharger that their BMP practices do
not appear to be effective and that stringent adherence to BMPs is required.
Additionally they will be informed that if their facility is identified as a source of
FOG to the District s sewer during any future FOG Source Sewer Line
inspections, the FSE's grease interceptor exemption will be terminated requiring
the installation of a grease interceptor
• If the FSE has a grease interceptor, the FSE will be informed that they have been
identified as a significant FOG discharger, and that the maintenance of their
grease interceptor has not been effective. The FSE may be required to: 1) pump
their grease interceptor on a more frequent basis; 2) conduct a functional integrity
test of their grease interceptor and/or 3) have their kitchen drain lines dye tested
to ensure that the appropriate drains are connected to the interceptor
For repeated non-compliance, the enforcement process will be elevated by increased
assessment of fees including termination of the FSE's right to discharge wastewater into
the District s sewer collection system.
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4 8 4 COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE AGREEMENTS (CSA) (OPTIONAL)
The FOG Control Program Manager may require the permittee to enter into a
Compliance Schedule Agreement (CSA) when the permittee is in non-compliance with
the terms of the Code or provisions of the Rules and Regulations, and/or is required to
install grease control equipment or grease interceptor The CSA may not be initiated
until all amounts owed to the District by the FSE are paid in full and, if the compliance
schedule is not achieved, the FOG Control Program Manger may initiate the enforcement
process. This includes termination of the FSE s right to discharge wastewater into the
District s sewer collection system.
4.8 5 APPEALS (OPTIONAL)
Any FSE affected by the action or determination of the FOG Control Program Manager
or Notice of Violation issued by an inspector may file a request for an appeal hearing
with the District Manager This request is required to be in writing and must be
submitted within 15 days of the date of the notice of the decision or action. The District
Manager may appoint a designee who will conduct a hearing to allow the appellant(s) to
present information supporting the FSE s position. The designee will submit a written
report concerning the facts and providing recommendations to the District Manager The
District Manager will review the report and provide his/her decision in writing to the
appellant.
Any FSE affected by the action or determination of the District Manager may file a
request for appeal hearing with the Board of Directors. This request is required to be in
writing and must be submitted before the date the District Manager s order becomes
final. The Board of Directors will grant all hearing requests concerning appeals for
permit suspension, revocation or denial. The Board of Directors will evaluate all other
hearing requests and will determine whether they will grant or deny the request. The
Board of Directors, during the hearing, will allow the appellant(s) to present information
supporting the FSE's position. The Board of Directors will review the facts, make a
determination concerning the appeal, and provide in writing the Board of Directors
findings to the appellant.
4.9 FSE FOG Program and Data Management
The FOG Control Program is managed by the FOG Control Program Manager and the
inspection and enforcement activities are conducted by District staff or by outside
contractors under his/her supervision. The program is well integrated with the collection
system maintenance program, specifically the hot spot sewer cleaning and video
inspection activities.
The FSE data management process consists of
• Access data base that is utilized to identify the FSEs in the FOG Control Program
and the specific details and inspection history of each facility and
• Composite Map displaying the location of the FSEs.
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Additionally the District utilizes its internal data base, Orange County Health Care
Agency s (OCHCA) website, building departments new construction or tenant
improvement reviews for commercial or industrial property and input from District field
personnel to identify new FSEs or modifications to existing FSEs.
5.0 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING AND SINGLE FAMILY HOME FOG
CONTROL PROGRAM
The multi-family housing and single family home FOG Control Program will utilize
education as the primary method for controlling the discharge of the FOG to the sewer
system. Educational information concerning FOG will be provided in the District s
Newsletter and in local publications, and FOG education brochures will be mailed upon
request.
For areas identified as potential upstream sources of FOG in the sewer system, more
frequent mailing of FOG brochures will be conducted. Additionally FOG brochures and
other educational material will be provided to multi-family housing for posting in
common areas.
6.0 INDUSTRIAL FOG CONTROL PROGRAM
Orange County Sanitation District's source control program is utilized to regulate the
wastewater discharged from Industrial users into the District s sewer collection system.
The District will coordinate with OCSD for regulation and enforcement for those
industrial discharges that are identified as significant FOG discharges.
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APPENDIX A
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT FOG WASTE DISCHARGE
REGISTRATION AND PERMIT
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APPENDIX A
Costa Mesa Sanitary District FOG Waste Discharge
Registration and Permit
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COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT WASTEWATER DISCHARGE REGISTRATION
Registration No: <REGIS_NO> Effective Date: <REGIS_DATE>
Expiration Date: <EXPIRE_DATE>
Revision No: <REVISION_NO> Revision Date: <REVISION_DATE>
This registration authorizes
<Owner>
<FSE NAME)>
<SEW ER_STREET>
<SEWER_CITY> CA <SEWER_ZIP>
herein after referred to as 'Registrant" to discharge wastewater into the sewerage system from the above
identified location, in accordance with the conditions set forth in this registration and the provisions of
Ordinance No. 41 Grease Control Regulations of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, herein referred to as
'District"
General registration conditions:
Part I Effluent Limitations and Discharge Restrictions
Part II Requirements for FOG Control
Part III Record-Keeping and Notification Requirements
Part IV Standard Conditions
Refer to the District website at www.costamesasanitarydistrict.org for copies of these general
registration conditions, the Grease Control Regulations, and for copies of forms and educational
material.
Specific Requirement(s):
The District may amend this registration at anytime. Compliance with this registration does not relieve the
Registrant of its obligation to comply with the Grease Control Regulations, any applicable pretreatment
regulations, standards or requirements under local, State, and Federal laws, including any such regulations,
standards, requirements or laws that may become effective during the term of this registration. Non-
compliance with any term or condition of this registration constitutes a violation of the Grease Control
Regulation.
By
Robin B. Hamers
Manger/District Engineer
FOG Control Program Manager
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
Permit No: <PERMIT_NO> Effective Date: <PERMIT_DATE>
Expiration Date: <EXPIRE_DATE>
Revision No: <REVISION_NO> Revision Date: <REVISION_DATE>
This permit authorizes
<Owner>
<FSE NAME)>
<SEWER STREET>
<SEWER—CITY> CA <SEWER_ZIP>
hereinafter referred to as 'Permittee' to discharge wastewater into the sewerage system from the above
identified location, in accordance with the conditions set forth in this permit and the provisions of Ordinance
No. 41 Grease Control Regulations of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, herein referred to as 'District'
General permit conditions:
Part I Effluent Limitations and Discharge Restrictions
Part II Requirements for FOG Control
Part III Record-Keeping and Notification Requirements
Part IV Standard Conditions
Refer to the District's website at www.costamesasanitarydistrict.org for copies of these general permit
conditions, the Grease Control Regulations, and for copies of forms and educational material.
Specific Permit Condition(s):
This permit is an interim permit. All conditions of the ordinance and general permit conditions apply
to this permit; however the requirements to install a grease interceptor (if not previously installed) are
temporarily waived until the facility is inspected by a representative of the District and a determination
is made of whether the facility may receive a conditional waiver or variance from this requirement.
The District may amend this permit at anytime during the term of the permit and failure to comply with the
requirements set forth above is a violation of this permit and is subject to escalated enforcement actions. If
the permittee wishes to continue to discharge after the expiration date of this permit, an application must be
filed for a renewal permit a minimum of 60 days prior to the expiration date. Discharging without a valid permit
is a violation of the FOG Ordinance and may be subject to administrative fines and physical termination of
sewer service. The Permittee shall pay an annual fee in the amount adopted by the Board of Directors to
defray the cost of permitting and inspections.
Compliance with this permit does not relieve the Permittee of its obligation to comply with the FOG
Ordinance, any applicable pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under local, State, and
Federal laws, including any such regulations, standards, requirements or laws that may become effective
during the term of this permit. Non-compliance with any term or condition of this permit constitutes a violation
of the FOG Ordinance.
By
Robin B. Hamers
Manager/ District Engineer
FOG Control Program Manager
PART I - EFFLUENT LIMITATION AND DISCHARGE RESTRICTIONS
Permittee or registrant is authorized to discharge wastewater into the District's sewerage system,
subject to the following effluent limitations and discharge restrictions:
A. EFFLUENT LIMITATION
Permittee or registrant shalt not discharge into the sewer system Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)
that may accumulate and/or cause or contribute to blockages in the sewer system or at the
lateral which connects the permittee or registrant's facility to the sewer system.
B. DISCHARGE RESTRICTIONS
The following general prohibitions apply
1 Use of food grinders. Installation of food grinders in the plumbing system of new
constructions of Food Service Establishments is prohibited. Furthermore, all food grinders
shall be removed from all existing Food Service Establishments within 180 days of the
effective date of this permit, except when expressly allowed by the FOG
Control Program Manager
2. Introduction of any additives into a Food Service Establishment's wastewater system for the
purpose of emulsifying or biologically/chemically treating FOG for grease remediation or as
a supplement to interceptor maintenance, unless a specific written authorization from the
FOG Control Program Manager is obtained.
3. Disposal of waste cooking oil into drainage pipes. All waste cooking oils shall be collected
and stored properly in receptacles such as barrels or drums for recycling or other
acceptable methods of disposal
4 Discharge of wastewater from dishwashers to any grease trap or grease interceptor
5. Discharge of wastewater with temperatures in excess of 140'F to any grease control device,
including grease traps and grease interceptors.
6. Discharge of wastes from toilets, urinals, wash basins, and other fixtures containing fecal
materials to sewer lines intended for grease interceptor service, or vice versa.
7 Discharge of any waste including FOG and solid materials removed from the grease control
device to the sewer system. Grease removed from grease interceptors shall be waste
hauled periodically as part of the operation and maintenance requirements for grease
interceptors.
8. Operation of grease interceptors with FOG and solids accumulation exceeding 25% of the
design hydraulic depth of the grease interceptor (25% Rule).
PART II - REQUIREMENTS FOR FOG CONTROL
Permittee or registrant shall comply with the following requirements to control the discharge of FOG
to the sewer system:
A. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP)
Permittee or registrant shall implement BMPs in its operation to minimize the discharge of FOG
to the sewer system. At a minimum, permittee or registrant shall implement the following BMPs
when applicable:
1 Installation of drain screens. Drain screens shall be installed on all drainage pipes in food
preparation areas.
2. Segregation and collection of waste cooking oil. All waste cooking oil shall be collected and
stored properly in recycling receptacles such as barrels or drums. Such recycling
receptacles shall be maintained properly to ensure that they do not leak. Licensed waste
haulers or an approved recycling facility must be used to dispose of waste cooking oil.
3. Disposal of food waste. All food waste shall be disposed of directly into the trash or garbage,
and not in sinks. Double-bagging food wastes that have the potential to leak in trash bins is
highly recommended.
4 Employee training. Employees of the food service establishment shall be trained within 180
days of the effective date of this Permit, and twice each calendar year thereafter on the
following subjects:
a) How to scrape pots, pans, dishware and work areas before washing to remove grease.
b) How to properly dispose of food waste and solids in enclosed plastic bags prior to
disposal in trash bins or containers to prevent leaking and odors.
c) The location and use of absorption products to clean under fryer baskets and other
locations where grease may be spilled or dripped.
d) How to properly dispose of grease or oils from cooking equipment into a grease
receptacle such as a barrel or drum without spilling.
Training shall be documented and employee signatures retained indicating each employee s
attendance and understanding of the practices reviewed. Training records shall be available
for review at any reasonable time by the FOG Control Program Manager or an inspector
5. Kitchen signage. Best management and waste minimization practices shall be posted
conspicuously in the food preparation and dishwashing areas at all times.
B. FOG PRETREATMENT
1 Grease Interceptor Requirement. Permittee or registrant shall install, operate, and maintain
an approved type and adequately sized grease interceptor unless a waiver or variance
from this requirement is granted. The grease interceptor shall be adequate to separate and
remove FOG contained in wastewater discharges from the permittee or registrant's facility
prior to discharge to the sewer system.
2. Grease Interceptor Maintenance Requirement. Grease Interceptors shall be maintained in
efficient operating condition such that the combined FOG and solids accumulation does not
exceed 25% of the design hydraulic depth of the grease interceptor Any exceedance above
25% constitutes a violation. This requirement is to ensure that the minimum hydraulic
retention time and required available volume is maintained to effectively intercept and retain
FOG discharged to the sewer system.
3. Grease Interceptor Maintenance Frequency Grease interceptors shall be maintained by
periodic removal of the full content of the interceptor which includes wastewater
accumulated FOG, floating materials, sludge, and solids. The food service establishment
shall fully pump out contents of the grease interceptor at a minimum quarterly
frequency(at least once every 3 months). The maintenance frequency may be adjusted if
sufficient data have been obtained to establish an average frequency The District may
change the maintenance frequency at any time to reflect changes in actual operating
conditions. Based on the actual generation of FOG from the Food Service Establishment,
the maintenance frequency may increase or decrease; however the minimum pumping
frequency is at least once every 6 months.
PART III - RECORD-KEEPING AND NOTIFICATION REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
A. RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Permittee or registrant shall keep records for at least two years and submit or make available
for review the following documents to the District, upon request:
1 A Record/Logbook of BMPs being implemented including employee training.
2. Records of any spills and/or cleaning of the lateral or sewer system.
3. A Logbook of grease interceptor grease trap, or grease control device cleaning and
maintenance practices and activities.
For permittees or registrants with grease control device:
4 Copies of records and manifests of waste hauling interceptor contents.
5. Records of sampling data and/or sludge height monitoring for FOG and solids accumulation
in the grease interceptors.
B. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Permittee or registrant shall comply with the notification requirements:
1 Notification of Spill
In case of a sewage spill, permittee or registrant shall notify the District immediately by
phone.
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Confirmation of this notification shall be made in writing to the FOG Control Program
Manager at the address specified in the Permit no later than five (5) working days from the
date of the incident. The written notification shall state the date of the incident, the reasons
for the discharge or spill, what steps were taken to immediately correct the problem, and
what steps are being taken to prevent the problem from recurring.
2. Notification Regarding Planned Changes
Permittee or registrant shall notify the District at least 60 days'in advance prior to any facility
expansion/remodeling, or process modifications that may result in new or substantially
increased FOG discharges or a change in the nature of the discharge. Permittee or
registrant shall notify the District in writing of the proposed expansion or remodeling and
shall submit any information requested by the District for evaluation of the effect of such
expansion on permittee or registrant's FOG discharge to the sewer system.
PART IV - STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. NON-TRANSFERABILITY OF PERMIT
This Permit is issued specifically to the owner and facility location specified in this permit. This
Permit is issued for a specific user for a specific operation at a specific location, and creates no
vested rights. Any permit that is transferred to a new owner and/or operator or to a new facility
is void. Permittee or registrant shall notify the District in writing prior to the transfer of ownership
and shall give a copy of the existing permit to the new owner or operator
B. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Access to the permittee or registrant's facility shall be granted to the District's personnel and/or
its designee to all parts of the facility for the purpose of conducting compliance inspection
during all times the facility is open, operating, or any other reasonable time. The District may
conduct random, unannounced inspections to verify compliance with the terms and conditions
of this permit.
C. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of the FOG Ordinance; or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation; or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable civilly for a
penalty pursuant to the FOG Ordinance, for each day in which such violation occurs.
D. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of the FOG Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit, is guilty of a misdemeanor which upon conviction is punishable by a
fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment for not more than six (6)
months in the County Jail, or both. Each day in violation constitutes a new and separate
violation and shall be subject to the penalties contained in the FOG Ordinance.
E. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of those permits limitations and/or
requirements, or the application thereof to the Permittee or registrant is held invalid, the
remainder of the permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
F TERMINATION OF SERVICE
The District, by Order of the Manager/District Engineer may physically terminate sewer service
to any property on a term of any order of suspension or revocation of a permit or upon the
failure of a person not holding a valid wastewater discharge permit to immediately cease
discharge, whether direct or indirect, to the District's sewer facilities after due notification. All
costs for physical termination shall be paid by the permittee or registrant as well as all costs for
reinstating service.
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APPENDIX B
INSPECTION FORM
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APPENDIX B
Inspection Form
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Food Service Establishment
Inspection Form
EEC Confidential
Inspector Name Date
Inspector Signature
Interviewee Name Interviewee Title
Interviewee Signature
Comments/Notes/Potential Concert is
I. Establishment Information
Facility ['Access Denied
OC HCA Record #
Facility Name
Street Address
City Zip Code
Doing Business As (DBA)
Facility Phone Number Facility Fax Number
Email
Responsible Party
Name Phone Number
E-mail Address
Facility Owner
Owner Name Owner Phone Number
Owner Address
City
Email Zip Code
Property Owner
Owner Name Owner Phone Number
Owner Address
City
Email Zip Code
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Location Information
rmation Specialty Tvoa
Check One Seating
Check One (Check One)
❑Catering ❑American-Bur er Dice Cream ❑Sit-down
❑Hospital ❑Bagel 9
❑Indian ❑Take-out
❑Hotel OBakery
❑Mall/Food Court ['Italian ❑Combo
❑Nightclub/Bar ❑Barbecue ❑Japanese/Sushi
❑
❑Prison Cafeteria/Buffet ['Korean
['Chicken Chicken ❑Meat/Carniceria
❑Chinese chain StatuslCheck
OStadium/Amusement Park OMexican One) `—
❑Stand-alone Restaurant ['Coffee Shop OPizza
❑Strip-Mall/Attached ❑Cookie ❑Seafood ❑Chain
❑Deli/Sandwich
❑Supermarket ❑Steakhouse
❑Other ❑Doughnut ❑Vegetarian ❑Independent
❑French ❑Vietnamese
❑Greek ❑Other
O eration
OMon [Flue OWed OThurs OFri ❑Sat OSun
Time Ooen
456789101112123456789101112 0 .30
Time Close
456789101112123456789101112 0 .30
❑24 hours/day
II.____FOG Sources
Primary Oils
Check One P MMeats
I_ e one or more IOne or More)
❑ O heck One)
❑ ['Butter
❑Lard ❑ OBeef
❑ ❑Margarine OChicken
❑ OPork
El ❑Peanut Oil
❑ ❑Shortening ❑ OSeafood
❑ ❑Vegetable Oil
❑ ❑Other Oil
III. UPC
Inside Seating Capacity Outside Seating Capacity
During Peak Hours: #of Meals Served per Hour #of Employees working
Non-Disposable Dish Usage ❑Yes ❑ No Significant Use of Pots and Pans❑Yes ❑ No
IV. Water Usage
January CCF February CCF Other CCF
Significant landscaping ❑Yes ❑ No If yes estimate square fee—t— ❑Not Available
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V. Kitchen Equipment
Primary Type Quantity
❑
O . ❑ Deep Fryers 01020304 Catch Pan for N Aase
❑ ❑Char Broiler [Wes ❑No ❑ /
❑_ 01020304 DYes ONo ON/A
❑ Char Broiler w/Grease Burner D1020304 DYes ONo ON/A
❑--_ ❑ Griddles 01020304
❑_ ❑ Grills 01020304 ❑Yes ONo ON/A
❑Yes ONo ON/A
❑_ ❑ Kettles 01E120304
❑Yes ONo ON/A
❑ ❑ Oven 01 02 03 04
❑—. ❑ Rotisserie 01020304 ['Yes ONo ON/A
❑Yes ONo ON/A
❑-_ ❑ Stoves 01 02 03 04
❑Yes ONo ON/A
❑ ❑Woks 0102 03 04
❑__ ❑ Other 01 020304 ❑Yes ONo ON/A
VI. Fixtures
Type Screen Compartm Pipe Diameter
Connection: Connected
ents Direct Plumbing/ To Grease
Floor Sink/Shared Trap
❑ Hand Sink DYes ONo 0102 03 Floor Sink
❑3/4"❑1"❑1/. ❑ 1/ ❑2" ❑DP❑FS ❑SFS DYes ONo
Screen DYes ONo
7 Hand Sink_ DYes ONo 010203 03/4"01"01'/."0 1%"❑2" OOP ❑FS DSFS
DYes ❑No
Screen DYes ONo
❑ Mop Sink DYes ONo 01 02❑3 03/4' 01" 01Yd'❑ 1%'❑2" ❑DP ❑FS ❑SFS
Floor Mounted ❑Yes ❑No
❑Yes ONo Screen DYes ONo
❑ Mop Sink ❑Yes ONo 010203 ❑3/4"01"01%"01%"02" EDP❑FS ❑SFS
Floor Mounted ❑Yes ❑No
DYes ONo Screen ❑Yes ❑No
❑ Pot Sink DYes ONo 010203 03/4"01"❑1%"❑ 1%"❑2' ❑DP DFS ❑SFS
Grinder DYes ONo
:Wes ONo Screen DYes ONo
❑ Pot Sink DYes ONo 01 02 03 03/4"D1"01%"O 1%"❑2" ❑DP❑FS ❑SFS
Grinder ❑Yes ONo
❑Yes ❑No Screen DYes ONo
❑ Prep-Sink DYes ONo ❑10203 03/4"01" 01W0 1%"02" ❑DP DFS ❑SFS
DYes ONo
Screen ['Yes ONo
❑ Prep-Sink DYes ONo 010203 03/4"01" ❑1'/."0 1%"02" OOP ❑FS ❑SFS
DYes ONo
Screen ❑Yes ONo
❑ Pre-Rinse DYes ONo 010203 03/4"01"❑1'/."❑ 1W02" ❑DP ❑FS ❑SFS
Sink ❑Yes ONo
Grinder DYes ONo
Screen Yes ONo
❑Other DYes ENo 010203 03/4"01"01%"❑ 11/4"02" OOP ❑FS ❑SFS
❑Yes ONo
Screen DYes ONo
.J Commercial DYes ONo 03/4" 01"❑1'/"❑ 1'/"❑2" ❑DP ❑FS ❑SFS
Dishwasher ❑Yes ONo
Screen DYes ONo
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Floor Sinks With Cooking Equipment
Type Location Qty/ Qty Missing Screens
❑ Floor Sinks With Wok(s) Cooking Area
❑ Floor Sinks With Kettle(s) Cooking Area /
❑ Floor Sinks With Other Cooking Area
Cooking Equipment /
Floor Drains and Other Floor Sinks
Type Location
Qty/ Qty Missing Screens
Common Drains Food Prep/Rinse/Dish-wash Area /
Common Drains Cooking Area /
Floor Sinks without Equip Food Prep/Rinse/Dish-wash Area /
Floor Sinks without Equip Cooking Area /
Floor Sinks without Equip Other Areas /
Hoods
Type Cleaned By Cleaning Method Cleaning Frequency Water Disposal
['Class 1H ❑FSE EWash ❑Month)
Qty _ ['Contractor ['Solvent y ['Mop Sink
DQuarterly OGeneral Drain
Contractor Name: ❑Other ❑Annually 00ff Site Disposal
Maintenance ❑Other ['Other*
Documented? Date of Last Cleaning
]Yes ONo
VII. Grease Removal Devices
Grease Interceptor ❑ Yes ❑ No If not, is there space available? ❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Interceptor Shared with (FSEs):
Distance from kitchen area
Location
Manufacturer
Model
Size (Gallons) ❑ Estimated ❑ Documented
Dimensions (Inches). Length Width Fluid Depth
Access Depth (grade to interceptor base)
Date Installed Number of Lids (Excluding Sample Box Lid) ❑ 1 ❑2 ❑ 3 ❑4
Sample Box ❑Yes ❑ No
Baffle Tees Checked ❑ Yes ❑ No Depth of Solids (Inches)
Depth of Top Layer Grease (Inches)
Solids and Grease > 25%? ❑ Yes ❑ No (If yes, pump-out required)
Visible Problems ❑Yes ❑ No
Brown Grease Disposal Documented? ❑Yes ❑ No ❑ Held at Corporate Office
Date of Last Pump
Does this facility have hauling receipts? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Held at Corporate Office
❑ Copy Obtained
Does this facility keep pumping logs? ❑Yes ❑ No
Was the brown grease completely pumped? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Was indication of repair required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Repair completed ❑Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Hauling Problems
Pumper Name
Pumping Frequency ['Monthly ['Quarterly ❑Semi-Annually DAnnually ❑Other
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Grease Trap ❑Yes ❑ No If not, is there space available? El Yes El No
❑Passive[Automatic Fixtures Connected
Location
Manufacturer
Model
Size (Gallons)
Dimensions (Inches): Length Width Height
Date Installed
Baffle Tees Checked El Yes ❑ No Baffle Tees Screened ❑Yes ❑ No
Visible Problems ❑ Yes ❑ No
Brown Grease Disposal Documented? El Yes ❑ No
Pumper name
Pumping Frequency
❑Weekly El Semi- month ❑Monthly ❑Quarterly ❑Semi-Annually ['Other
Serviced by Employee ❑Yes El No If Yes, how is grease disposed?
❑Brown Grease Barrel ❑Yellow Grease Barrel ❑Trash ❑Other
Date of Last Pump
Does this facility have hauling receipts? El Yes El No El Copy Obtained
Does this facility keep logs? ❑Yes ❑ No
Was the brown grease completely pumped? ❑ Yes El No ❑ Unknown
Was indication of repair required? El Yes El No El Unknown
Repair completed ❑ Yes El No ❑ Unknown
Hauling Problems
Trap Serviced by Employee Additional Information
Service Frequency Date of Last Servicing Service Logs El Yes ❑ No
VIII. Yellow Grease Disposal (Waste Hauling'
Recycler Name
['Drum ❑Bin ❑Other
Approximate Gallons 0<55 056-15011>150
Pick-up Frequency ❑Twice a month ❑Monthly ❑Quarterly ❑Semi-Annually
Documented? ❑Yes El No
Yellow Grease Disposal Documentation
Date of Last Pick-up
Documented? El Yes ❑ No El Held at Corporate Office
Does this facility have hauling receipts? ❑Yes ❑ No ❑ Held at Corporate Office
❑ Copy Obtained
Does this facility keep logs? El Yes ❑ No
IX. Lateral Line
Clean Out
Is there a cleanout to the sewer lateral? ❑Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Sure
Lateral Cleanout Location
Additives Used
Is an additive being used? El Yes ❑ No Type: ❑Biological ❑Chemical ❑Unknown
If Yes, List product name
MSDS El Yes El No
Purpose (One or More): ❑ Odor Control El Line Cleaning ❑Grease Interceptor
['Other
Laterals
Lateral Line Cleaning Documented? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Held at Corporate Office
Lateral Cleaning Frequency
['Twice a month [Monthly ❑Quarterly OSemi-Annually ❑Annually ❑Other
Contractor Name
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X. BMP's
Is food waste scraped from plates and pots directly into the trash? ❑Yes ❑ No ❑Unknown
Gravy/Sauces/Soups disposal ❑ Sink ❑Trash ❑Absorbent material to trash
['Disposal Bin ❑ N/A
Is there a Spill Clean-up Plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Does this facility not have Spill Kits (Absorbent materials)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Is waste cooking oil collected and stored in recycling drums or barrels? ❑ Yes ❑ No ON/A
Where are mats/screens cleaned? ❑ Mop Sink ❑ Indoor Drain ❑Outside ❑Other ❑ N/A
Are BMP's not posted in the food preparation and/or dishwashing area? ❑Yes ❑ No
Are employees not trained to follow BMP's? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Are employees trained upon hire? ❑Yes ❑ No
How often is ongoing training conducted?
❑Annually OSemi-Annually ❑Other ❑Not Occurring
XI. Education
❑ Handout letter flyer poster fax sheet
❑ Review BMP's
❑ Discuss SSO impact to health and beach closures
❑ Discuss potential cleanup costs and fines (e.g. $10 000 per SSO)
❑ Discuss savings for implementing BMP's
❑ Discuss record keeping
❑ Discuss future ordinance
XII. Photos
❑ Front of Facility
Image#
❑ Greatest Grease Producing Kitchen Equipment
Image#
❑ Grease Trap
Image#
❑ Grease Interceptor or Suitable Location
Image#
❑ Other
Image#
XIII. Closing
Requests
Request a copy of the facility menu, inspection logs, training logs, and manifests.
Request a copy of the water bill if available, ideally from the months of January or February to
determine water usage.
Interviewee Information
Primary Language ❑English OSpanish OChinese ❑Japanese ['Vietnamese ❑Other
Perceived Language Comprehension ['Fluent ❑Partial OUnsure
How successful was the communication with the Interviewee? (1 10)
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