Keeping Your Commercial Kitchen Floors Clean

While food shouldn't come into contact with the floors in your commercial kitchen, its cleanliness should still be a priority. Cleaning the floors throughout the day will make closing time cleanup much easier. Keep reading to learn about a few reasons it's important to keep the floors clean, as well as some tips on how to do that.

Reasons to Keep Floors Clean 


Improper cleaning of commercial floors can lead to several issues that many people overlook.

  1. Food Safety - Dirty floors can contain a large variety of organisms that can cause food-borne illness. While you can argue that the food shouldn't touch the floor, that dirt and grime can still have an impact on food safety. Shuffling feet around on the floor can loosen those particles into the air. Dropping items on the floor can also cause germs to fly through the air. This can easily cause food contamination, which affects the quality of your food. In some cases, it could even lead to food poisoning, which could result in loss of customers and/or issues with inspection. 
  2. Employee Safety - Dirty floors create a hazard for employees. Most restaurant kitchen floors are made of slick tile material that is easy to clean. Combine the already slippery floor with pieces of food or spills, and it's even more dangerous for those walking around on it. Keeping the floors clean and dry will help decrease the risk of employees falling and injuring themselves. 

Ways to Keep Floors Clean 


Now that we understand the importance of keeping the floors clean, how exactly do we do that? Luckily, cleaning the floors is a pretty simple task if completed regularly. Restaurant kitchen floors should actually be cleaned multiple times per day, not just at the end of the day. Start by sweeping, and be sure to get under the equipment. Food residue left under equipment can lead to the development of mold and other unsafe organisms. After thoroughly sweeping, you will want to create a cleaning solution of water and commercial cleaning product (something specifically designed for restaurant floors that won't leave a residue) to mop the floor with. Use a powerful hose to thoroughly rinse the floor, and then be sure to use a squeegee to remove all excess water. Wet floors are just as hazardous as dirty ones. 

The floors aren't the only place that dirt and grime easily build up. Be sure to regularly clean and maintain your commercial kitchen equipment as well, to keep it in top working condition. If you're in need of Missouri restaurant equipment repairs, our qualified technicians are ready to help 24/7. Give Fast Fix LLC a call at 573-544-0456.

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