Complete commercial kitchen plumbing for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food service businesses. Grease traps, floor drains, dishwasher hookups, 3-compartment sinks, hot water systems, and backflow prevention — all built to pass North Bay District Health Unit inspections.
North Bay Plumbers provides complete plumbing services for restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, and food service businesses across North Bay, Callander, and Sturgeon Falls. We install and maintain grease traps, commercial floor drain systems, 3-compartment sinks, dishwasher hookups, high-capacity hot water systems, and backflow prevention devices — all built to meet North Bay District Health Unit food premises standards and City of North Bay sewer bylaw requirements. We offer emergency priority service for restaurants because a plumbing failure during dinner service isn't just inconvenient — it's lost revenue. Kitchen plumbing renovations range from $5,000 to $20,000, grease trap service from $200 per visit, and our hourly rate is $225.
Restaurant plumbing problems don't wait for a convenient time. If you're seeing any of these issues, call before a slow drain turns into a Health Unit shutdown notice or a flooded kitchen during Friday dinner service.
Every restaurant kitchen has unique plumbing demands — from high-volume grease management to sanitizing-temperature hot water systems. We handle all of it, from new restaurant build-outs to upgrading existing kitchens that have outgrown their plumbing.
Under-sink grease traps and in-ground interceptors sized to your kitchen's volume and menu type. We install new systems, retrofit existing kitchens, and provide scheduled cleaning and pumping services. Every installation meets City of North Bay sewer use bylaw requirements for grease discharge. Maintenance contracts include documentation for Health Unit inspection records.
Commercial kitchen floor drains need to handle heavy washdown, food debris, and grease-laden water without backing up. We install, repair, and maintain floor drain systems in kitchens, bar areas, walk-in coolers, and dishwashing stations. Proper floor drain installation prevents standing water — a slip hazard and a Health Unit red flag during inspections.
Health Unit regulations require proper warewashing facilities — either a 3-compartment sink (wash, rinse, sanitize) or a commercial dishwasher capable of reaching sanitizing temperatures. We install both, with proper hot and cold water supply, drainage connections, indirect waste lines, and the backflow protection required by code. Getting this wrong means failing your food premises inspection.
Commercial kitchens need massive hot water capacity — dishwashers alone require 180°F sanitizing rinse water. We size and install commercial water heaters, booster heaters for dishwashers, and recirculating systems that deliver hot water instantly to every fixture. Undersized hot water is the most common reason restaurants run out of sanitizing capacity during peak service.
We also handle backflow prevention device installation and annual testing, bar plumbing (beer line systems, glass washers, ice machine drains), bathroom plumbing for front-of-house customer washrooms, and outdoor patio plumbing for seasonal service. If it's plumbing in a restaurant, we do it.
Whether it's a new restaurant build-out or a kitchen renovation, every project follows a structured process designed to minimize your downtime and get you through inspections the first time.
We inspect your kitchen layout, existing plumbing infrastructure, fixture count, menu type, and expected daily volume. We cross-reference against North Bay District Health Unit food premises requirements and City of North Bay sewer bylaw standards. For new restaurants, we review your floor plan and equipment list before rough-in begins. For existing kitchens, we identify code gaps and prioritize fixes.
We define the complete scope — grease traps, floor drains, sinks, hot water systems, backflow devices, gas lines for commercial equipment — and handle permit applications with the City of North Bay. We coordinate with Health Unit requirements so nothing gets missed between plumbing code and food safety standards. You focus on your menu — we handle the bureaucracy.
We schedule work around your operating hours. New builds get full rough-in and finish plumbing on a coordinated timeline with your general contractor. Retrofits and renovations are staged to keep your kitchen running — we don't shut down your entire operation if we can avoid it. Most individual fixture installations are completed in a single day.
We test every fixture, verify hot water temperatures at all points of use, confirm backflow device operation, check grease trap flow rates, and ensure floor drains are clearing properly. We document everything with photos and measurements so you have records for your Health Unit inspection file. We don't leave until every system is running right.
We establish ongoing maintenance for grease trap cleaning, backflow device annual testing, seasonal drain service, and hot water system inspection. Most North Bay restaurants go on monthly or quarterly maintenance contracts. We handle the scheduling, provide service records, and give you priority emergency response. Preventive maintenance is always cheaper than a kitchen shutdown.
North Bay's food service industry spans independent restaurants, national franchises, seasonal tourist spots, and everything in between. Each type of operation has different plumbing demands — and we've worked with all of them.
North Bay's downtown core along Main Street and Algonquin Avenue is home to dozens of restaurants, pubs, and cafes — many operating in older commercial buildings with aging plumbing that wasn't designed for modern kitchen volumes. These locations often need grease trap retrofits, upgraded hot water systems, and floor drain repairs to meet current Health Unit and municipal standards. Space constraints in downtown kitchens require creative plumbing solutions.
National franchise operations like Tim Hortons, McDonald's, and Subway have corporate plumbing specifications that must be met precisely for both the franchise agreement and local code. We've installed plumbing systems to franchise specs throughout North Bay — from grease interceptor sizing to specific fixture requirements. We work with franchise consultants and corporate inspectors to ensure every installation meets both corporate and municipal standards simultaneously.
North Bay's tourism season — driven by Lake Nipissing, the waterfront, and events at the Capitol Centre — creates massive volume spikes from May through October. Restaurants in Callander and along the waterfront see 2-3x their off-season volume during summer. Plumbing systems need to handle peak-season demand without failure. We size hot water systems, grease traps, and drainage for your busiest day, not your average day. We also handle seasonal startup and winterization for operations that close during winter months.
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit inspects food premises regularly, and plumbing deficiencies are among the most common issues flagged. The City of North Bay sewer use bylaw requires grease interceptors on all food service connections. Backflow prevention devices are mandatory on commercial water services. We install every system to pass inspection the first time and provide the maintenance documentation both the Health Unit and the City require. If you've received a deficiency notice, we can prioritize the repair to get you back into compliance fast.
Bars and pubs have unique plumbing needs beyond the kitchen — beer line drain systems, glass washer hookups, ice machine drains, floor drains behind the bar, and bathroom facilities sized for high-traffic evenings. North Bay's pub and nightlife scene along Main Street and the downtown corridor means older buildings, high-volume weekend demand, and plumbing systems that take a beating. We install and maintain bar-specific plumbing that handles the load.
Food trucks operating in North Bay need a licensed commissary kitchen for food prep, cleaning, and waste disposal. We install commissary plumbing systems that meet Health Unit requirements — including 3-compartment sinks, handwash stations, grease management, hot water supply, and wastewater connections. Whether you're building a commissary in an existing commercial space or converting a garage, we handle the plumbing to get your food truck operation licensed and inspected.
Restaurant plumbing costs depend on scope — a single fixture repair is very different from a full kitchen build-out. Here's what to expect for common restaurant plumbing projects.
Costs depend on scope. Grease trap service runs $200 to $500 per visit. Individual fixture installations start around $500. A full commercial kitchen plumbing renovation — including grease traps, floor drains, 3-compartment sinks, and hot water systems — typically ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on kitchen size and complexity. Our hourly rate is $225. We provide upfront quotes after a site assessment.
Yes. We provide emergency priority service for restaurants and food service businesses in North Bay. A plumbing failure during service can cost thousands in lost revenue and spoiled food. We prioritize restaurant emergencies — backed-up drains, grease trap overflows, water heater failures, burst pipes — because we understand you can't close your doors for a plumbing problem. Call 705-482-1253 for immediate response.
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit requires proper handwash sinks, a 3-compartment sink or commercial dishwasher for sanitizing, grease interceptors on kitchen drains, hot water capable of reaching sanitizing temperatures, backflow prevention devices, and properly draining floor drains. We install and maintain all of these systems to Health Unit standards and provide documentation for your inspection file.
Absolutely. We schedule non-emergency work during your off-hours — early mornings, late nights, or closed days — to minimize disruption. For multi-day renovations, we stage the work so your kitchen can continue operating with minimal fixture downtime. We've worked with dozens of North Bay restaurants and understand that every hour your kitchen is down costs you money.
Yes. The City of North Bay requires backflow prevention devices on commercial food service connections to protect the municipal water supply from contamination. This includes reduced pressure backflow assemblies on the main water service and atmospheric vacuum breakers on individual fixtures like dishwashers and hose bibbs. Backflow devices must be tested annually by a certified tester. We install and arrange annual testing.
Yes. Our maintenance contracts cover scheduled grease trap cleaning, floor drain maintenance, backflow device testing, hot water system inspections, and priority emergency response. Most North Bay restaurants choose monthly or quarterly service depending on volume. Maintenance contracts are significantly cheaper than emergency calls and keep you compliant with Health Unit and municipal requirements year-round.