Cleanliness is incredibly important in the foodservice industry to prevent cross-contamination and pass health inspections, and it’s imperative that you clean your business regularly and thoroughly. But, with so much to clean in a restaurant.
It can be hard to remember all the individual cleaning tasks you need to perform and how often you need to clean your equipment. To reduce the burden, we created this restaurant cleaning checklist that your employees can use to keep track of cleaning tasks that need to be completed.
Backside Cleaning Checklist Cleaning the backside
area consistently and thoroughly is important to prevent cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria. Here is the list of things to clean in the rear:
Newspaper:
- Clean walls where there are splashes
- Clean grill, griddle, stove, flat surface, and fryer. Be sure to get under the gear too
- Change the foil lining on top of ranges, grills and flat surfaces.
- Clean other equipment, such as coffee pots, microwaves, toasters, and meat slicers.
- Disinfect prep area surfaces
- Clean beverage dispenser heads at soda fountains and bars should clean soda gun tips.
- Wash utensils, small utensils, cutlery and glassware and let them air dry overnight.
- Clean the sinks
- Use the washing machine to wash rags, towels, aprons, and uniforms.
- Replacing empty paper towel rolls and refilling soap dispensers
- Sweep refrigerators and storage areas.
- Take out the trash and recycle
- Sanitize waste disposal area and clean trash cans.
- Sweep and mop the floors
Weekly:
- Clean ovens, including walls, doors, and racks.
- Delimit sinks and faucets
- boil fryer
- Wash and sanitize walk-in refrigerators and freezers
- Clean anti-fatigue mats
- Use a drain cleaner on floor drains
Monthly:
- Flush behind the hot line to avoid clogging
- Remove built-up grime by running cleaning and sanitizing chemicals through the coffee or espresso machine
- Wash and sanitize ice machine (every 6 months)
- Cleanse and sanitize the freezer.
- Clean refrigerator coils to remove dust.
- Wash the walls and ceiling to remove grease buildup.
- Wash vent hoods (every few months)
- Replace pest traps
RESTAURANT FRONT CLEANING CHECKLIST
Having a clean area in front of the premises is important because the cleanliness of your dining space affects how your guests perceive your business and whether they choose to become repeat customers. Here is the list of things that you need to clean in your local or restaurant:
Newspaper:
- Clean the walls if necessary
- Disinfect tables
- Inspect and clean condiments and salt and pepper shakers
- Clear all counters
- Clean seats and benches.
- Run cloth napkins, tablecloths and waiter aprons through the washing machine
- Vacuum the carpets
- Take out the trash and recycle
- Clean the inside and outside of all trash and recycling containers.
- Sweep and mop the floors
- Clean and disinfect your restrooms as follows:
- Sanitize bathrooms
- Cleaning the sinks
- Empty bags of feminine hygiene products.
- Taking out the trash
- Sweep and mop the floors
Weekly:
- Dust and clean the lamps
- Wash windows and glass doors
- Sanitize door handles
Monthly:
- Dust off any decor or wall art
- Check the ceiling for spider webs
- Wash the walls
Using a restaurant cleaning checklist is helpful because it helps you stay organized, delegate tasks to your employees, and stay on top of food safety guidelines. By keeping your equipment clean, your food will taste better and increase the life of your kitchen equipment. Plus, a clean and well-maintained dining space will impress your guests and make them want to come back.
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