Free Kitchen Grease Safety Toolkit
Grease spills aren’t just messy—they trigger FOG fines, slip‑and‑fall claims, and emergency pump‑outs that nuke margins. Our Kitchen Grease Safety Toolkit turns ad‑hoc reminders into a documented SOP your staff can follow on autopilot.
Downloadable Grease‑Safety Assets
| Resource | Download | How it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Daily BOH Checklist | Coming soon | Keeps openers & closers consistent: skim fryers, wipe lids, inspect caddy seals. |
| Weekly Walk‑Through Audit Sheet | Coming soon | Spots small leaks before they reach the storm drain; auto‑scores risk. |
| Emergency Spill‑Kit Poster | Coming soon | Five illustrated steps: isolate, absorb, pump, sanitize, log. QR links to 90‑sec micro‑training. |
| Training Micro‑Video | Coming soon | 90‑second orientation for new hires—mobile‑friendly. |
| FOG Inspector Prep Guide | Coming soon | Checklist of documents inspectors request + sample manifest screenshots. |
Why These Tools Matter
50 % of FOG citations come from three fixable slip‑ups
| Issue | Impact | Toolkit Fix |
| Overfilled outdoor caddies | Storm‑water runoff mixes with fryer oil, triggering county fines up to $2,000, emergency pump‑outs, and potential EPA notices if drains are hit. | The Daily BOH Checklist includes a “Caddy at 80 %? Call dispatch” box and a mandatory photo upload so managers catch bins before they overflow. |
| Missing spill‑response materials | Even a ½‑gallon spill turns into a slip‑and‑fall claim averaging $9,000 in worker’s‑comp payouts and downtime. | The Spill‑Kit Poster lists required absorbents and directs staff via QR to reorder supplies; weekly audit sheet checks the kit’s stock level. |
| No written SOP for inspectors | Verbal “we wipe it” answers fail audits, delaying permit renewals, costing hours in re‑inspections, and risking FOG surcharges. | The Weekly Walk‑Through Sheet and laminated BOH Checklist create a timestamped paper trail inspectors approve on the spot—no re‑inspection needed. |
Result: Locations that laminated the checklists and posted the spill poster cut violation risk by 37 % (120‑site audit, 2024). Insurers rewarded some operators with 2–3 % lower GL premiums for documented training and spill control.:** Locations that laminated the checklists and posted the spill poster cut violation risk by 37 % (120‑site audit, 2024). Insurers rewarded some operators with 2–3 % lower GL premiums for documented training and spill control.
Data sources: Grease Connections client audit database (2023–2024), NJDEP and Miami‑Dade DERM citation records.