Guide for cleaning a restaurant, bar, and cafeteria

Cleaning a restaurant, bar, or cafeteria is extremely important, its practice allows food to be kept in good condition, avoiding poisoning due to cross-contamination and thus keeping the business operating regularly.

However, with so much to clean, it can sometimes be difficult to remember all the cleaning tasks that need to be done and how often. To lessen the load, we have created this cleaning guide that you can use to have a protocol and keep track of the cleaning tasks that need to be completed.

Daily cleaning tasks

– Clean the walls where there are splashes or dirt.

– Clean the grill, the griddle, the stove, the flat surface, and the fryer.

– Change the aluminum coating on the top of grills and flat surfaces.

– Clean equipment such as coffeemakers, microwaves, toasters, and meat slicers.

– Disinfect the surfaces of the preparation area.

– Clean the beverage dispenser heads.

– Wash utensils, small items, cutlery, and glassware. Let them air-dry overnight.

–Sinks should be cleaned.

–Use the washing machine to wash rags, towels, aprons, and uniforms.

–Replace paper towel rolls that are empty and refill soap dispensers.

– Sweep refrigerators and storage areas.

– Take out the garbage and recycle.

– Sanitize the waste disposal area and clean the trash cans.

– Sweep and mop the floors.

Weekly cleaning tasks

It is important to clean ovens from top to bottom, including the walls, doors, and racks.

– Wash and disinfect refrigerators and freezers.

– Clean any carpet.

– Apply drain cleaner to floor drains to keep them unclogged.

Monthly cleaning tasks

– Remove dust and dirt from lamps and any decorations or wall art.

– Check the ceiling for cobwebs.

– Wash walls, windows, and doors.

Besides the tasks mentioned, it is also necessary to carry out a cleaning of the restaurant by zones.

Facade cleaning

The cleaning of gastronomic premises must go from its façade to the toilet area.

The facade is the first place with which customers have visual contact and therefore the business card of the restaurant, bar, or cafeteria. A dirty and neglected facade produces immediate rejection and makes you lose customers in a matter of seconds.

To keep the facade clean and in good condition, care must be taken that the exterior cladding is free of graffiti, that the paint is in good condition, that the doors are clean, the name of the restaurant is visible, that the lighting is good and that there are details that invite visitors to enter and feel comfortable from the first glance.

Cleaning of tables, chairs, linens, and cutlery in the restaurant

That the facade is clean is only the first step, now you have to check the state of the chairs, tables, and tablecloths, review the cutlery, crockery, and glassware, and of course, take care that there are no food remains or spills from customers. Previous in the internal zone of the restaurant.

In addition, lamps and other decorative elements that can store dust must be cleaned every other day. Doors and windows must be cleaned to remove fingerprints or stains that may occur during service. You also have to remember to clean ceilings, walls, and other elements, at least twice a year.

Lastly, annually or every six months, air conditioning filters and ducts must be cleaned in restaurant maintenance, to achieve a healthy environment without unpleasant odors.

Cleaning of the bar and dining rooms

In the bar area, we must clean frequently twice the floors a shift to keep them free of paper, ashes, food, or drink spills. The most advisable thing is to carry out frequent sweeps taking advantage of the moments in which the influx of public is less.

A clean floor helps customers refrain from throwing used napkins and other debris on the floor, adding to a custom of hygiene within the premises.

The bar and countertops require continuous cleaning of dust, grease, or spills, moistened towels and disinfectants can be used. The same should apply to mirrors or bottle racks in the bar area if there are any.

Bathroom cleaning

The cleaning and disinfection of bathrooms must include constant actions, with scrubbing floors, and toilets, cleaning vanity mirrors, fingerprints, and stains on doors. In addition, we must replenish toilet paper and hand soap, garbage cans emptied, and hand dryers checked for proper operation.

We must do the cleaning of the bathrooms for each meal shift, depending on the influx of public on the premises during each day.

It is advisable to hire a cleaning and maintenance service company to take care of collecting used diapers and pads in order to keep the area clean at all times.

Toilet site cleaning

Garbage and waste containers must also be cleaned at least once a week using disinfectant material and pressurized water, in order to avoid bad odors, the spread of bacteria, or the accumulation of waste and leftovers that serve as food for unwanted animals and insects. Like rats or cockroaches.

As you can see, restaurant cleaning requires constant attention and effort to achieve customer satisfaction and avoid legal sanctions. As a restaurant employee, you must also maintain scrupulous personal hygiene. Which includes personal care and professional cleaning and work uniforms.