Checklist for Back of House Cleaning
It is essential to clean the back of the house area thoroughly and consistently in order to prevent cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria. You can use our restaurant cleaning checklist to see what you need to clean in the back of the house:
Daily:
- Clean the walls where there are splashes
- Cleaning the grill, griddle, and flattop fryer.
- Replace the foil lining of the flattops, ranges, and grills
- Clean other equipment such as microwaves, meat slicers, coffee makers, and toasters
- Use surface-sanitizing chemicals to disinfect surfaces in the prep area.
- Cleaning the beverage dispenser heads in soda fountains, soda guns, and their soda gun tips
- Let the glassware, flatware, utensils, and small wares air dry overnight.
- Cleaning the sinks
- You can wash uniforms, rags, and towels in your washing machine
- Replace empty paper towel rolls with soap dispenser refills
- Clean walk-in fridges and storage areas
- Get rid of the garbage and recycle
- Clean the trash cans and disinfect the place where you dispose of waste
- Use floor cleaning supplies to sweep and mop your floors.
Weekly:
- Cleaning the ovens is important, so make sure to clean all surfaces, such as the door, walls, and racks.
- How to remove limescale from sinks and faucets
- How to boil out the deep fryer
- Clean and disinfect the walk-in freezers
- Clean any anti-fatigue mats
- Drain cleaner can be used on floor drains
Monthly:
- To prevent clogs, wash behind the hotline.
- Clean and sanitize the espresso or coffee machine with cleaning chemicals to remove any built-up dirt
- Clean and sanitize your ice machine every six months
- Sanitize and clean the freezer
- Remove dust from refrigerator coils
- Empty grease traps
- Remove grease from walls and ceilings by washing them.
- Clean vent hoods every few months
- Replace pest traps
Front-of-House Cleaning Checklist
It is essential to keep your front-of-house clean. The cleanliness of the dining area will affect how guests view your business and whether or not they return. This is a list of items you should clean in the front-of-house:
Daily:
- If necessary, wipe down the walls.
- Clean the table
- Check and clean the salt and pepper and condiment shakers
- Remove all counters
- Seats and benches should be cleaned regularly
- Wash tablecloths and cloth napkins in the washer.
- Vacuum your carpets
- Get rid of the garbage and recycle
- All the bins for recycling and trash should be cleaned both inside and out.
- Clean the floor by sweeping and mopping it
- Clean and sanitize bathroom surfaces
- Toilets should be disinfected
- Bathroom sinks should be cleaned regularly
- Empty the feminine hygiene products bags
- Remove the bathroom waste
- Clean the toilet floors by sweeping and mopping them
Weekly:
- Light fixtures should be cleaned with a soft cloth.
- Glass windows and doors should be cleaned.
- Disinfect door handles
Monthly:
- Dust wall decorations and other decorative items
- Check for cobwebs on the ceiling
- Walls should be washed
A restaurant cleaning checklist can be useful for many reasons. It helps you to stay organized, allows you to delegate tasks, and creates a schedule of restaurant cleaning so that you can remain on top guidelines for food safety. Your food will taste better if you keep your equipment clean. You’ll also increase the life of your kitchen equipment. A clean, well-maintained dining area will also make your guests want to return. Creating and enforcing HACCP plans can be used in conjunction with this simple restaurant sanitation checklist to keep your space safe and sanitary.