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Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)

The basic idea behind the FOG certification program is to teach food service workers and grease haulers how to prevent sanitary sewer backups caused by improper handling and disposal of fats, oils, and grease. Depending upon your locality, each restaurant or food service establishment may be required to have staff on the premises who hold a current FOG certification card. Likewise, grease haulers are required to take a test and become certified as well.

Use the resources listed below to learn about FOG issues and backup prevention, then take our simple test to get certified.

FOG Training Resources

Food Service Establishment Employee Regional FOG Training Program | Español | 中国的

Regional Grease Hauler Training Program

Record Keeping Logs and Posters

Grease Control Device Cleaning/Maintenance Log

Yellow Grease Disposal Log

Kitchen Best Management Practices Poster

Learn to Avoid FOG Problems

Cooking Oil Storage and Disposal | Español | 中国的

Best Management Practices for Restaurant Grease | Español | 中国的

Grease Control Devices

Hydro-mechanical Grease Interceptor Cleaning Guide | Español | 中国的

Food Service Establishments

Grease Interceptor Maintenance Guide | Español | 中国的

Additional Information

Hampton Roads Regional Technical Standards for Grease Control Devices

Hampton Road Model FOG Ordinance

HRSD Permitted Grease Haulers

Learn How to Properly Clean a Hydro-mechanical Grease Interceptor

Check out the FOG page at: askHRgreen.org