Food safety and facility sanitization are at the top of the list when we talk about cleaning for your food processing plant.
How to Clean a Food Processing Plant
Keeping countertop workspaces and nearby food stations immaculate and in order provides the best environment for food preparation of any kin. Remember that equipment, food storage spaces, and floors are an important part of a sanitary work plan as well. Cleaning and sanitizing these areas should all be done on a regular basis. Below are our recommendations for how to clean a food processing plant.
Sanitizing Flat Work Surfaces
First, the food prep and cooking stations will get messy. Cleaning up these areas on an as-needed basis throughout the day will help prevent any food-borne cross-contamination from happening. Keeping these stations clean and sanitized will maintain a healthy environment for customers and staff alike. Providing exceptional conditions are win-win for everyone and the goal you are aiming for. These food work surfaces should also be sanitized thoroughly on a daily basis using disinfecting cleaner, and with meticulous attention to detail to assure these spaces are exceptionally clean on a regular schedule.
Keeping Food Processing Equipment and Storage Areas Clean
Food processing equipment should be cleaned with the same standards as any cooking equipment or food work surface. Using hot, soapy water to sanitize these areas will ensure safety from any food-borne contaminants. Equipment used to process and manufacture your food items must always be kept clean and scrubbed on a regular, daily basis, preferably on a schedule immediately after use.
The food processing equipment itself isn’t the only thing to address when tending to this portion of the cleaning. The shelving and storage stations where you will house the equipment should always be as sanitary as the rest of the food preparation areas. When food prep equipment is used and returned, these storage areas should be reviewed and touched up as needed. This is the best way to stay on top of areas that aren’t directly related to the actual food preparation itself. Keeping an eye on the cleanliness of these locations encourages a completely clean food preparation facility.
Food Plant Floors and Walls
From here, you will want to make sure the floors and walls of your food processing plant are also continuously brought up to speed with the same cleanliness standards, and debris is always addressed and cleaned up. As production carries on through the day, so should the sanitizing, sweeping, and wiping. Crumbs, scraps, and splashing is always an issue when cooking and preparing any kind of food. These messes should be cleaned up on a regular basis while preparing the food as well as after, which should be done in a more detailed manner. After the work has commenced, tile floors should be swept and mopped with a sanitizing solution. Walls should also be wiped down and scrubbed if necessary, and with a sanitizing solution. Make sure to mop up any grease, puddles, or drippings when tackling the floors and walls. Safety in a food processing facility isn’t only about food-borne illness and preventing contamination. It’s also about safety in your environment and keeping your workspaces clean and dry to prevent any slips and falls.
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Hire Some Help to Clean your Food Processing Facility
A helpful way to keep your food processing facility looking its best is to hire a professional cleaning team to come and do the work. The cleaning staff should be educated on any special sanitizing needs, procedures, and requirements that are involved with having a presence in your food preparation environment. We at Clean Method provide this type of professional cleaning service.
Learn more about our cleaning services for your food processing needs. Our professional cleaning staff is bonded, insured and maintains OSHA compliance. We would be happy to clean for you. Please contact us online or call us at 571.451.0441 for answers to your questions and to schedule your janitorial cleaning appointment today!
