Cleaning efficiently is one of the most important factors that add up to a restaurant’s success. Believe it or not, people like to eat clean and a hygiene slip can end a restaurant business in one blow. Many horror stories scour the internet for and giving a bad Yelp review has never been this easy.
How to ensure that your restaurant or takeaway kitchen is always clean and pristine despite traffic and heavy activity going on at any time? Here is a concise kitchen cleaning checklist to keep your business on top of all cleaning requirements.
Back of house
The back of house cleaning is of utmost importance and is the real tale of an efficient restaurant business. The front area is where very little happens but the back is where you have splashed on the walls, walk-in refrigerators, and lots of cooking taking place. This place crowded and this means that cleaning this area is crucial to ensuring that no cross-contamination takes place.
Here’s what you need to keep in mind, the back of the house is where the authorities come to take a look and this says a lot about the credibility of the business. It can also be a crucial factor to keep in mind if you want to stay in business.
Daily Checklist:
- wipe the Walls
- sanitize tables and counters
- deep clean grill, fryer, cooking range, etc.
- clean and sanitize benches
- clean and disinfect beverage dispensers
- wash and dry utensils and cutlery
- clean the sinks
- clean and disinfect towels and washcloths
- sweep the floors
- Take out the trash
- Refill soap and disinfectants
- Re-stash protective equipment I,e gloves, hair nets, etc.
Weekly Checklist:
- Clean and disinfect ovens
- Boil out the deep fryer
- Deep clean and descale sinks and faucets
- Use drain cleaners where needed
- Deep clean walk-in refrigerators
Monthly Checklist:
- empty Grease traps
- clean ceiling off grease buildup
- clean out ventilation hoods
- deep clean freezers
- put in new pest traps
- clean out coffee and espresso machines
- Call the hotline and have all the drains checked
Front-of-House Cleaning
Front of the house cleaning is also very important because as the name suggests this is the face of the restaurant and that is what the customers see. You will come across many customers that complain about their condiment bottles being greasy. Odd smells can repel customers and the overall cleanliness standard of the restaurant determine whether or not customers will return so it is crucial from a profit standpoint as well.
Daily Checklist:
- Clean table cloth, aprons, napkins and ensure that there are fresh ones readily available
- wipe down counters, tables, and benches
- Clean shakers, condiments, etc and refill
- sweep and mop floors
- dust off the decor
- clean and vacuum the kids’ area.
- clean the toilets
- take out the trash
Weekly Checklist:
- Clean windows and doors
- Dust light fixtures and wall art
Monthly Checklist:
- Inspect for cobwebs
- Disinfect doorknobs
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