Deep cleaning your commercial kitchen can be quite a task, but with a comprehensive checklist, you can ensure that every nook and cranny gets the attention it needs. Here's a detailed checklist to guide you through the process:
Commercial Kitchen Deep Clean Checklist
1. Food Storage Areas
- Refrigerators & Freezers
- Empty all contents and check for expired items.
- Remove and clean all shelves, drawers, and bins.
- Wipe down and sanitize interior and exterior surfaces.
- Ensure proper temperature settings before restocking.
- Pantries & Dry Storage
- Empty shelves and cabinets.
- Wipe down all surfaces, including doors and handles.
- Check for expired or infested items before restocking.
2. Cooking Equipment
- Ovens
- Clean interior with oven cleaner; remove racks and clean separately.
- Wipe down the exterior, including knobs, handles, and the hood.
- Check and clean grease filters and exhaust fans.
- Stovetops & Grills
- Remove and clean burners, grates, and drip pans.
- Scrub surface areas with degreaser.
- Clean control knobs and exterior surfaces.
- Microwaves
- Wipe down the interior, focusing on corners and edges.
- Clean exterior surfaces, including the keypad.
- Fryers
- Drain oil and clean the interior with fryer cleaner (if requested).
- Wipe down the exterior and check for grease build-up.
- Steamers & Kettles
- Descale and clean interiors.
- Wipe down exterior surfaces and controls.
3. Preparation Areas
- Countertops & Cutting Boards
- Scrub surfaces with a food-safe cleaner.
- Sanitize thoroughly to prevent cross-contamination.
- Sinks & Faucets
- Scrub sinks with a heavy-duty cleaner.
- Clean and sanitize faucets and handles.
- Ensure drains are clear and clean.
4. Small Appliances
- Mixers, Blenders, & Food Processors
- Disassemble and clean all removable parts.
- Wipe down and sanitize exterior surfaces.
- Toasters, Coffee Machines, & Other Small Appliances
- Clean interiors and remove crumbs or residue.
- Wipe down exteriors and sanitize handles.
5. Dishwashing Area
- Dishwashers
- Clean filters and interior surfaces.
- Wipe down exterior and sanitize controls.
- Sinks & Drying Racks
- Clean and sanitize all surfaces.
- Ensure proper drainage and remove any debris.
6. Floors & Walls
- Sweep & Vacuum
- Sweep or vacuum all debris from the floor, including under appliances.
- Mop
- Mop floors with a heavy-duty cleaner, paying attention to high-traffic areas.
- Walls & Backsplashes
- Wipe down walls, especially behind cooking and preparation areas.
- Scrub and sanitize backsplashes.
7. Ventilation Systems
- Hoods & Exhaust Fans
- Wipe down exterior surfaces.
8. Garbage Disposal
- Trash Bins
- Empty and clean all trash bins.
- Sanitize interior and exterior surfaces.
When you team up with Tidy, you won't have any uncertainty about which tasks will be completed and which might be overlooked.
Our approach to every cleaning task follows our comprehensive Checklist, ensuring that you can rest easy, knowing that your kitchen will receive proper attention during our visits.
Have a cleaning task in mind that isn't covered by our standard list? Feel free to reach out to our office and make a special request. Our team will be more than happy to accommodate your needs.