Maintaining Cleanliness in Your Food Establishment
Cleanliness is essential in any food-serving establishment. Whether it’s a new restaurant, street food stand, catering service, or delicatessen, cleanliness is a major priority. Cleanliness has a major impact on the perception and thus, the success, of a business. That’s why commercial cleanup is so important for food establishments. Here are our top tips for cleaning your business:
Spot Cleaning for Food
Spot Cleaning is an essential part of your daily routine. Regularly wipe all surfaces with warm water, detergent, and a disinfectant or sanitizer. This will minimize the spread of germs and bacteria on your surfaces. Pay special attention to the kitchen equipment, counters, tables and chairs, floors, restrooms, and food-prep areas.
Clean After Every Shift
It’s crucial to thoroughly clean the restaurant after every shift. This includes wiping down counters and other surfaces with approved, food-grade sanitizers. Make sure you clean and sanitize all utensils, tools, kitchenware, and other equipment used for food preparation. You should also sweep and mop the floor to eliminate all spills and residue from the day.
More In-Depth Cleaning
Deep cleaning should be completed once a week and should include scrubbing down all surfaces, wiping down walls and fixtures, cleaning windows, and thoroughly cleaning the kitchen equipment and machinery. Make sure the cleaning products used are approved for the environment and safe for clients and food products.
Outside Cleaning
It’s just as important to keep the outside of the establishment looking clean and smelling fresh. Sweep the sidewalk surrounding the restaurant and mop up any spills. Wipe down the entrance and also make sure to clean any outdoor seating areas and tables.
Keeping your food establishment clean doesn’t have to be overwhelming! At Jose's Commercial Cleaning Services LLC, we specialize in commercial cleanup to suit the variety of needs of our different clients in Baltimore, MD. Give us a call at (410) 316-6199 today and let us help make your establishment a safe and inviting place.