Fresno FOG & grease removal rules
Concrete City of Fresno requirements for food service establishments in the FOG control program.
FSE grease-removal devices
Requirement: Fresno requires grease-removal equipment for all food service establishments, with permit-specified maintenance, inspection, and reporting requirements.
Official text: "The Fresno Municipal Code requires installation of pretreatment devices such as grease removal equipment for all food service establishments. In addition, it lists specific BMPs to be followed by staff with specific requirements such as signage, permits, maintenance records, inspection and reporting requirements as specified in the Wastewater Discharge Permit."
FSE inspection authority
Requirement: The City has authority to inspect and permit food service establishments, and more than 300 FSEs are inspected and permitted annually.
Official text: "The Fresno Municipal Code gives the authority to inspect and permit food service establishments. The code also gives authority to address violations with Administrative Penalties. The City ensures enough staff is allocated to meet inspection and permitting goals for the fiscal year. Over 300 FSEs are inspected and permitted annually."
Administrative penalties and fines
Requirement: Fresno may issue administrative fines and penalties to businesses that violate the grease-management code.
Official text: "The Fresno Municipal Code carries the legal authority to enforce existing mandates to ensure proper management and disposal of grease waste as well as the authority to inspect, permit and /or issue penalties or administrative fines to business if found in violation of the code. The City has issued notices of violation with administrative penalties and cost recovery charges to businesses found not in compliance with the Code or illegally dumping debris in the sewer system."