York County Public Works – Utilities (Water & Sewer)

Food Service Establishment Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Discharge Permit

County Code §52.80 aims to keep fats, oils and grease out of "the county wastewater system", and makes food service establishments and other commercial establishments generating wastewater containing fats, oils or grease subject to its requirements. It defines a food service establishment as one primarily engaged in preparing, serving or otherwise making food available for consumption using activities such as frying, baking, grilling, roasting or toasting, or any other preparation that produces a hot, non-drinkable food product in or on a receptacle requiring washing. Section 52.80(C)(1)(g) states: "All FSEs must have a permit setting forth terms and conditions of compliance with this section and the FOG policy. Permit fees are required as set forth in § 52.81." This applies to food service establishments that discharge to the county wastewater system. Under §52.81 (Ord. 119, passed January 7, 2019) the annual grease discharge permit fee is $0.00 and the variance fee is $0.00, and re-inspection (violation) fees are $250.00 for the first and $500.00 for each successive one. Section 52.80 also requires a written record of grease interceptor maintenance to be kept for three years. The county's FOG Program page links the Food Service Establishment Fats, Oils and Grease Discharge Permit Renewal Application for permit renewals.