You may be running a busy restaurant, hotel, or corporate kitchen. It can be not easy to keep your kitchen clean when you have a lot of people in the kitchen. Commercial kitchens must adhere to strict hygiene standards to avoid foodborne illness. It is, therefore, essential that you maintain a clean working environment to ensure the smooth operation of your business. This article will cover all of the areas that are important to clean a commercial cooking area in order to create a healthy and safe environment for both your customers and staff.
What should be cleaned in a commercial kitchen daily?
Here is a list of what you should do in your commercial kitchen every day:
- Wash cloth napkins, tablecloths and staff aprons, as well as microfiber cloths.
- Garbage, trash, and recycling
- All handwashing stations, sinks, and taps should be cleaned
- Check the ingredients and dispose of expired products
- Stock up on clean cloths and sponges for quick cleaning.
- Spills should be cleaned as soon as they occur
- Use a hob cleaning product that is designed for this purpose.
- Clean the kitchen floor with a broom and sweep.
How To Deep Clean A Commercial Kitchen?
How often should you clean your commercial kitchen equipment? Cleaning commercial kitchen equipment regularly is essential not only for the health and safety of your customers and staff but also to maintain and increase the longevity of your equipment.
Hobs and Ovens
Commercial catering ovens need to be deep cleaned by a professional service every six months. As part of your weekly routine for oven maintenance, clean the racks, the walls, the door, and the door handles on the ovens and ranges. To avoid grease and grime accumulation, all spillages must be cleaned up after each shift.
Fryers
It would help if you cleaned your fryer and boiled it fryer at least once or twice per week.
Dishwashers, warewashers, and other appliances
The dishwashers are self-cleaning, but you should also clean the filter, the interior, and the inside of the unit.
Coffee Machines
At least once per week, espresso and coffee machines need to be cleaned with hot water mixed with a cleaning solution.
How do you clean a commercial kitchen exhaust hood?
Cleaning a commercial kitchen exhaust hood is essential because a clogged cooker can have a negative impact on your kitchen, as it will not filter condensation and vapor properly. It can cause an unhygienic accumulation of grease and grime, such as on fixtures, walls, and floors.
How do you clean the floor of a commercial kitchen?
It would help if you cleaned the floors of your commercial kitchen every day. Start by vacuuming the floor or sweeping it to remove debris and dust. Mop the floor after sweeping with warm water, vinegar, or heavy-duty cleaning solution. Spills should be cleaned immediately as they pose a health hazard to staff and can cause them to slip and fall.
How do you clean commercial kitchen mats?
Rubber mats can be a trip-and-fall hazard for employees in a commercial kitchen.
You should be aware that harsh cleaners can damage the mat’s surface. Fill your sink with hot, soapy water. Use a clean, dry cloth to scrub or wipe the stains gently.
Countertops, hard surfaces
The surfaces should be cleaned several times a day, as they are used frequently for food preparation. Grease, bacteria, and grime will accumulate if the surface is not cleaned with a disinfectant.
You will need to spend several hours cleaning and maintaining a restaurant to ensure that your customers and employees are safe. Regency Cleaning Services will clean your commercial kitchen thoroughly so you can focus on making your business successful. Contact us for more information and to get started.