Blog Post | Clear Line Environmental Solutions

For Miami restaurant owners, the arrival of a DERM (Department of Environmental Resources Management) inspector can be a source of anxiety. However, the Miami DERM inspection checklist is straightforward if you have the right systems in place. Clear Line Environmental Solutions helps you stay ahead of the inspector, ensuring your FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) management is beyond reproach.

Your Pre-Inspection Checklist

To ensure a smooth inspection and maintain your FOG operating permit, verify the following:

**Service Logs:** Are your grease trap pumping logs up to date and physically present on-site?

**Licensed Hauler Receipts:** Do you have receipts from a licensed grease waste hauler Miami for the last 12 months?

**Interceptor Integrity:** Is the grease trap free of structural cracks, and are the baffles in good condition?

**The 25% Rule:** Is the accumulation of FOG and solids in your interceptor less than 25% of its total capacity?

Key Compliance Items

Manifests: Proves the waste was disposed of at a legal, county-approved facility.

Sampling Port: Must be accessible for the inspector to check the quality of discharge.

FOG Permit: Must be current and displayed as required by Miami-Dade Code.

Partnering for Permanent Compliance

Don't wait for a "Notice of Violation" to take action. Clear Line Environmental Solutions provides more than just pumping; we provide compliance security. Our recurring service plans are designed to meet the specific requirements of the Miami-Dade FOG program, so you can focus on your kitchen while we handle the waste. If you're preparing for an upcoming inspection or need to resolve a recent citation, contact us for expert restaurant grease trap compliance support.

The Restaurant Owner's Checklist for Miami DERM Inspections

Your Pre-Inspection Checklist

Key Compliance Items

Partnering for Permanent Compliance

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