Cleaning Kitchen Premises and Equipment Flashcards
Under the ANZFS Code, Food Standard 3.2.3 stipulates that the design and construction of food premises must:
- be appropriate for activities the premises uses
- provide adequate space for activities conducted on food premises - fixtures, fittings, equipment
- food premises is effectively cleaned and sanitised
- to extent practicable:
- exclude dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, contaminants
- not permit pests entering
- not provide harbourage for pests
What are mobile food vendors considered as?
retail food businesses
- sell food to public
What are mobile food vendors used for?
- on-site prep
- one-step food prep
- any type of food
What must the vehicle for mobile food vendors have?
- surfaces easily cleaned
- handwashing facilities
- satisfactory waste disposal
(NSW Food Authority)
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Define cleaning
The removal of dirt, grime, dust, grease and food scraps. Is visible to the human eye
Define sanitising
Killing bacteria to a safe level. Is not visible to the human eye.
Is sanitising effective if cleaning is not completed correctly?
No
Define maintenance
Ongoing practice of keeping kitchen premises + equipment in a safe and working condition
How does effective cleaning procedures help the hospitality businesses?
- extend life of surface
- satisfy customers
- maintain hygeinic and safe premises
- protect employees’ + customers’ health
What do cleaning regimes do?
- ensures adequate maintenance and cleanliness
- outline how employees conduct duties + list frequency different areas are cleaned
What do cleaning schedules include?
- what is to be cleaned
- how it’s cleaned
- when it’s cleaned
- how often it’s cleaned
- who cleans
Who writes the cleaning schedule?
Manager or supervisor
How do you dry dishes?
Air or towel
Air
- avoid bacteria
What does linen include?
- tea towels
- aprons
- tablecloths/napkins
- uniforms
- oven mitts
- serving cloths
- cleaning cloths