🌴 FL Commercial Kitchen: 5 Key Facts
📋 FL Commercial Kitchen Plumbing Requirements
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🪣 FL Grease Trap Pumping by County
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FL DBPR CLOSURE RISK
Plumbing violations are among the top 3 reasons FL restaurants receive closure orders. A failed backflow test or unserviced grease trap can trigger immediate suspension of your food service license. Violations are public record on FL's restaurant inspection database.
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New Restaurant Checklist (FL)
Before your DBPR pre-opening inspection, you need: (1) FL building permit issued + finaled for all plumbing, (2) grease trap serviced and pumping contract in place, (3) backflow preventer tested and certified, (4) all sinks installed per DBPR layout approval. Your CFC plumber should walk you through all four.
✅ Commercial Kitchen Compliance Checklist
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FL Commercial Plumbing Permits
All commercial kitchen plumbing requires a FL building permit. The permit process includes plan review (1–4 weeks), installation, and final inspection. Operating a commercial kitchen with open or uninspected permits is a DBPR violation.