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A restaurant's kitchen sink is consistently backing up. The owner mentions that it happens most frequently during peak hours when a lot of greasy dishes are being washed. What is the most probable cause of this blockage?
In a restaurant kitchen, heavy use of greasy dishes and food particles commonly leads to the build-up of grease and food waste in the drain lines, causing block
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Question: A restaurant's kitchen sink is consistently backing up. The owner mentions that it happens most frequently during peak hours when a lot of greasy dishes are being washed. What is the most probable cause of this blockage?
Answer options:
- A broken pipe in the wall
- A foreign object lodged in the P-trap ✅ Accumulation of grease and food particles in the drain line
- A vent pipe blockage on the roof
Correct answer: Accumulation of grease and food particles in the drain line
Explanation: In a restaurant kitchen, heavy use of greasy dishes and food particles commonly leads to the build-up of grease and food waste in the drain lines, causing blockages. While other issues can cause blockages, the context of a restaurant kitchen during peak hours points directly to grease accumulation.
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