Maintaining a Safe Commercial Kitchen Environment

2/5/2021 (Permalink)

Useful tips on how to maintain a good cleaning schedule for a Commercial Kitchen

Commercial kitchen cleaning is a very important task, and it requires great detail. It is recommended for a professional cleaning company to help design and manage an adequate kitchen cleaning culture for commercial spaces. A company like SERVPRO of Citrus Height/Roseville and Carmichael offers the best services and guidelines to maintain a healthy commercial kitchen cleaning habit. 

Should you be willing and able to handle the cleaning yourself, you can keep your commercial kitchen clean by adhering to equipment guidelines and instructions. Keep track of equipment warranties and understand the aspects that need professional handling.

Useful tips on how to maintain a good cleaning schedule:

Annual Cleaning

Things such as your ovens, grills, fire suppression system, and fire extinguisher are some of the most useful kitchen equipment that should be cleaned and/or tested yearly. Cleaning and testing your equipment annually keeps your equipment in good shape, allowing them to function effectively. Regular cleaning practices allow you to be aware of each of the equipment's warranty lapses, and it helps you make good business decisions in keeping your commercial kitchen safe.

Biennial Cleaning

Cleaning should be carried out at least twice a year for the exhaust hood of your commercial kitchen. It is best to read the manual of your kitchen equipment so that you will know the best cleaning procedures to follow. Pay close attention to the cleaning procedures recommended because of the grease effects arising from continuous use. Remove any grease to prevent fire hazards on the property.

Monthly Cleaning

• Grease build-up is a fire hazard. It is, therefore, necessary to prevent its build-up behind ovens, fryers, and ranges.
• Prevent heavy frosting and bacteria issues in your ice machine and freezers.
• Calibrate free-standing oven and freezer thermometer.
• Wash your ceilings and kitchen walls.

Weekly Cleaning

Empty, wash and sanitize walk-in coolers, ovens and delete the faucet and sinks.

Daily Cleaning

• Change the foil lining on the grill, range, and flattops to remove particles and grease.
• Wash can openers and meat slicers—consider polishing to avoid rust.
• Sweep and mop the floor.
• Empty sanitizing buckets
• Clean kitchen rags, aprons, and coats into the laundry