Grease Trap Cleaning Tampa puts restaurant hydro jetting cost at about $350–$900 per visit for a standard kitchen grease line, based on published Florida commercial pricing from Orlando and Miami. Long main lines, heavy grease buildup and difficult access can push a job to $800–$1,500 or more.
Typical Florida prices
| Job | Typical price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Standard kitchen grease line | $350–$900 per visit | Orlando contractor $350–$600 first hour; Miami contractor $350–$900+ |
| Long main lines, heavy grease | $800–$1,500+ | Miami contractor |
These are Florida figures, not Tampa Bay ones, from two independent contractors. That makes the standard-line range medium confidence.
What pushes the price up
- Line length and diameter. A long run from the kitchen to the street takes more time and water.
- How heavily it’s coated. Years of grease set hard take more passes.
- Access. No usable cleanout means one has to be found or opened.
- Timing. Mid-service and after-hours calls cost more than a booked visit.
- Findings. A sag, a break or a root intrusion found during jetting is a repair, not a cleaning.
Jet the line, pump the trap
Jetting upstream of a grease trap pushes everything it loosens into the trap, and a blocked outlet line makes a trap look full when it isn’t. Handling both in one visit (pump, jet, check again) costs less than two trips and gives you one manifest. If the backup started with an overflow, see emergency grease trap pumping.
Why the line clogged in the first place
Grease reaches the line when the trap is full, the outlet tee is missing, a fixture bypasses the trap, or hot water carries it through. St. Petersburg’s best-practice manual notes that water above 140°F dissolves grease, which then re-solidifies further down the line as it cools. Fixing the cause matters more than jetting more often. See floor drain backing up and commercial kitchen hydro jetting.
Bottom line
Budget $350–$900 to jet a standard kitchen grease line, more for long main lines. Pump the trap in the same visit so loosened grease doesn't refill it. To price your line, call (727) 476-9241.