Cleanliness is critical for a food business as you do not want to serve the customers contaminated food. The success of catering business depends on the quality of food that you are offering. The kitchen is the center of food service business so make sure that it is thoroughly clean.
Cleaning a commercial kitchen is an easy task as it full of equipment and there is a lot of activity in it. If you are not careful, the dirt and grime can easily build up in a commercial kitchen affecting the quality of food and efficiency of equipment.
Here are some tips that can help in keeping the kitchen clean.
Cleaning the Surfaces and Utensils:
These are certain things in the kitchen that need to be cleaned every day. The utensils and surfaces are the things that require constant cleaning. You should wash the utensils after every use so that there is no chance of contamination as you use them again for preparing food. The counter surfaces are also used for making the food should also be cleaned after every use. But remember that these things should not be cleaned with harsh or harmful chemicals as it can contaminate the food.
Keeping the Sink Clean:
The sink is used throughout the food service, so it is important that you keep it clean. The kitchen sink can quickly become full of germs if you are not careful as it is regularly exposed to the kitchen waste and dirt. To keep the sink clean you should use a dual purpose cleaner along with the disinfectant and the skin will stay free of germs. Oil, bits of food and grease can block the sink so cleaning it every day will make sure that it does not become clogged.
The Dishwasher:
To make sure that the dishes you are using are properly sanitized you need to make sure that the dishwasher you are using is properly cleaned. If the water you are using is hard water, then you can increase the efficiency of the dishwasher by adding water softening salts. Use multipurpose cleaner so that it is thoroughly cleaned along with the door seals. It should be scrubbed by using a non-abrasive sponge and wipe it down with a damp cloth. After every cycle, you should leave the door open for about ten to fifteen minutes so that the humidity is reduced and its interior is clean. If you are running a bar, then you should use glass washers for pubs to make sure that the glasses are clean as well.
Cleaning the Ovens:
The ovens should be cleaned so that it can function efficiently. Firstly you should make sure that there is proper ventilation. While cleaning the oven, you should put paper towels underneath because if the cleaning chemicals drip on the floor, it will create more mess. The oven shelves should be cleaned separately.
The Refrigerators:
The refrigerators also need regular maintenance to function efficiently and keeping the food safe. Clean the interior once a week at least so you can get rid of any spillage or debris that may have accumulated in the refrigerator. You should also clean the filters and condenser coils once a month.
