What You’ll Learn
• Cleaning vs sanitizing
• Daily cleaning procedures
• Recordkeeping
• Inspection expectations
Cleaning removes food residue.
Sanitizing reduces microorganisms to safe levels.
Both are necessary.
A common mistake is sanitizing dirty equipment. Sanitizer cannot work properly unless surfaces have already been cleaned.
Develop written cleaning schedules for:
- Prep tables
- Mixers
- Ovens
- Refrigerators
- Floors
- Sinks
- Small wares
Maintain logs showing when cleaning occurred and who performed it.
Consistency is more important than perfection.
Good cleaning practices protect customers while extending equipment life.
About OtherFoods Kitchen
OtherFoods Kitchen is a Department of Agriculture certified shared commercial kitchen dedicated to helping food entrepreneurs launch, produce, and grow successful food businesses. In addition to commercial kitchen access, we provide educational resources and software tools that simplify production, inventory management, lot tracing, recipe costing, and food business operations.
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