# Commercial Kitchen Hydro Jetting Tampa | Grease Lines > Commercial kitchen hydro jetting in Tampa Bay: grease lines from sinks and floor drains to the trap and sewer cleared with high-pressure water. Typical $350–$900. URL: https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/commercial-kitchen-hydro-jetting/ # Commercial Kitchen Hydro Jetting in Tampa Floor drains backing up when the dish machine runs? The grease has moved past the trap. Hydro jetting scours the line back to full bore. [Call Now (727) 476-9241](tel:+17274769241) [Request a Quote](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/contact/) - Quotes by phone - Published price ranges - Signed manifest every visit - Hillsborough, Pinellas & Pasco ![Hydro jetting hose fed into a kitchen floor cleanout to clear a restaurant grease line in Tampa](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/images/hydro-jetting-restaurant-kitchen-grease-line-cleanout-tampa-1280.webp) - Full pump-out, no pump-and-return (F.S. 403.0741) - 25% grease + solids rule - Manifest kept on site 1–3 years by local rule - Haulers licensed under F.A.C. 62-705 Last updated: November 14, 2026 [Grease Trap Cleaning Tampa](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/) provides commercial kitchen hydro jetting for restaurants and food service facilities across Tampa, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco. Commercial kitchen hydro jetting sends high-pressure water through the grease lines between your sinks, floor drains, grease trap and sewer connection, cutting the hardened grease off the pipe walls instead of punching a hole through it. Grease that gets past a full trap, or goes down a fixture that isn't connected to one, cools in the line and sets. Each layer narrows the pipe until dishwater backs up through the floor drains, usually mid-service. ## What happens on the first visit 1. **Find the blockage.** Which fixtures back up and when tells us whether the problem is before the trap, in it, or after it. 2. **Pump the trap first if it's full.** Jetting pushes debris downstream, so a full trap gets pumped before and checked after. 3. **Jet the line.** A jetting nozzle is run through the line from the cleanout, scouring the walls back to full bore. 4. **Check flow.** Fixtures are run to confirm the line drains, and anything structural (a sag, a break, a bad connection) is noted in writing. ## Hydro jetting vs snaking a grease line A drain snake punches a hole through a grease clog and the drain flows again. The grease left on the pipe walls catches the next layer, so the clog comes back. Hydro jetting removes the coating from the whole circumference of the pipe. For kitchen grease lines, snaking is a quick fix and jetting is the actual cleaning. See [hydro jetting vs snaking](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/hydro-jetting-vs-snaking-grease-lines/). ## Why the trap and the line need to be handled together Jetting upstream of the trap sends loosened grease into it, and a blocked outlet line can make a trap look full when it isn't. Handling both in one visit means the trap is pumped, the line is cleared and the trap is checked again, all on one manifest. If the backup started with an overflowing trap, see [emergency grease trap pumping](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/emergency-grease-trap-pumping/). ## What's included - Blockage located before work starts - Trap pumped first if it is full - Line jetted from the cleanout - Grease scoured off the pipe walls, not punched through - Trap checked again after jetting - Fixtures run to confirm drainage - Written note of any structural defect - One manifest covering trap and line ## Pricing and payment Hydro jetting is priced per visit by line length, access and how heavily the line is coated. The band below comes from two Florida commercial contractors (Orlando and Miami), not Tampa Bay figures, so it carries medium confidence. Long main lines can run higher. Ask for a written quote before any work starts. Prices on this site are typical market ranges, not quotes. Talk to a person Call any time. If we can't pick up, leave a message and you'll get a call back. [(727) 476-9241](tel:+17274769241) Rules we work to - Tampa Code Sec. 26-306 (connections) - Florida Building Code – Plumbing - F.S. 403.0741 (disposal) ## What commercial kitchen hydro jetting costs in Tampa Bay Typical market ranges per visit, with the strength of the evidence shown for each. - ### Commercial kitchen line hydro jetting $350–$900 per visit, standard kitchen line Medium confidence Two Florida contractors: Orlando $350–$600 for the first hour; Miami $350–$900+ for standard commercial lines ($800–$1,500+ for long main lines). Florida, not Tampa Bay What changes the price - Tank size and how full it is - Hose run and access from the truck - Disposal fee (sometimes included) - After-hours or emergency timing (+20–100%) [Estimate your annual cost](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/tools/grease-trap-cost-estimator/) ## DIY vs the cheapest hauler vs doing it properly Do it yourself Cheapest hauler Done properly What's legal Small indoor traps only, with a written protocol (Tampa) or under 50 lb capacity (Hillsborough County) Pump-and-return is banned statewide, but still happens Full pump-out to empty, as Florida law and every local program require What gets removed Floating grease you can scoop Often just the top layer and some water Floating grease, gray water, bottom solids, and buildup scraped off walls and baffles Paperwork Your own log entry A receipt, sometimes Signed manifest with volume, condition and disposal ticket number Checked against the rule Rarely measured Not measured Grease and solids depth measured against your jurisdiction's limit Problems spotted Only what you can see Usually not reported Cracked baffles, missing tees and flow-control issues noted in writing Real cost Staff time; risk of a failed inspection Low price, then repeat clogs and re-inspection fees A known price per visit on the schedule your rule sets ## Related resources - [Why Is My Restaurant Floor Drain Backing Up?Three places the blockage can be, how to tell which one you have, and what to do before service tonight.](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/kitchen-floor-drain-backing-up/) - [How Much Does Restaurant Hydro Jetting Cost?Typical Florida prices for jetting a kitchen grease line, what pushes a job up, and why the trap should be pumped in the same visit.](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/hydro-jetting-cost-restaurant/) - [Hydro Jetting vs Snaking: Which Clears a Grease Line?How each method works on grease, why one fix lasts longer, and when the cheaper option is fine.](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/hydro-jetting-vs-snaking-grease-lines/) ## How commercial kitchen hydro jetting works 1. 01 ### First call Tell us the kitchen's address, what kind of unit you have, and when it was last pumped. We tell you which rule applies and give a price range on the phone. 2. 02 ### On-site check We open the lids, measure grease and solids depth, and look at the baffles, tees and outlet. Ask for a written quote before work starts. 3. 03 ### Full pump-out The unit is pumped to empty, walls and baffles are scraped, and the inlet and outlet are checked for flow. 4. 04 ### Manifest and schedule You get a signed manifest for your logbook and a suggested date for the next visit, set by your rule and how fast the unit filled. ## What the work looks like Illustrative photos of the work described on this page. - ![Jetting hose fed into an open floor cleanout in a commercial kitchen](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/images/jetter-hose-in-kitchen-floor-cleanout-1024.webp) - ![Unmarked trailer jetter with hose reel parked behind a restaurant](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/images/trailer-jetter-behind-restaurant-back-door-1024.webp) - ![Inside view of a drain pipe narrowed by hardened grease before jetting](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/images/grease-coated-drain-pipe-interior-before-jetting-1024.webp) - ![Inside view of a drain pipe after hydro jetting with the grease removed](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/images/clean-drain-pipe-interior-after-hydro-jetting-1024.webp) ### Before and after Illustrative photos showing the same unit before and after. Not a customer job. ![Drain pipe interior narrowed by grease before hydro jetting](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/images/drain-pipe-grease-buildup-before-jetting-1024.webp) Before ![The same drain pipe after hydro jetting, fully open](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/images/drain-pipe-open-after-jetting-1024.webp) After Questions about commercial kitchen hydro jetting? Call now. Call any time. If we can't pick up, leave a message and you'll get a call back. [(727) 476-9241](tel:+17274769241) [Request a quote](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/contact/) ## Commercial Kitchen Hydro Jetting questions ### Why does my floor drain back up when the dish machine runs? The line between the kitchen and the trap or sewer is narrowed by grease, so a big discharge from the dish machine can't get through. Jetting clears the line; pumping the trap alone won't. See [floor drain backing up](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/guide/kitchen-floor-drain-backing-up/). ### Will hydro jetting damage old pipes? Pressure and nozzle are matched to the pipe, and lines that look fragile are checked before full pressure is used. A line with a break or a sag is noted in writing rather than forced. ### How often do kitchen grease lines need jetting? It depends on how well the trap is maintained and what goes down the drains. A line that needs jetting more than a couple of times a year usually points to a trap schedule or a connection problem. ### How much does hydro jetting cost? Typically $350–$900 per visit for a standard kitchen line, based on two Florida contractors (medium confidence). Long main lines and heavy buildup cost more. ### Do I get paperwork I can show an inspector? Yes. Every pump-out ends with a signed service manifest showing the date, the volume removed, the condition of the unit, confirmation that nothing was returned to it, and the disposal facility's ticket number. Florida law (F.S. 403.0741) requires you to keep that manifest on site for at least a year, and some local programs ask for three. ## Related services - [Emergency Grease Trap Pumping](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/emergency-grease-trap-pumping/) - [Grease Interceptor Pumping](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/grease-interceptor-pumping/) - [Grease Trap Odor Control](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/grease-trap-odor-control/) Get a price for your kitchen today. Call any time. If we can't pick up, leave a message and you'll get a call back. [(727) 476-9241](tel:+17274769241) [Request a quote](https://greasetrapcleaningtampa.com/contact/)