Office cleaning for F&B businesses

What F&B businesses need from office cleaning

• Deep degreasing of kitchen floors, walls, hoods and equipment surrounds
• Food-safe cleaning chemicals with safety data sheets on file
• Cleaning windows after closing or before prep, including weekends and public holidays
• Clear split of duties between your own staff and the contractor for food-contact surfaces
• Coordination with your pest control and grease trap service providers
• Written checklists you can show during inspections or audits

Questions to ask a provider

1. Which tasks in our kitchen will your crew do, and which do you expect our staff to handle?
2. What chemicals will you use near food preparation areas, and can we see the safety data sheets?
3. Can you supply a consistent crew for late-night or early-morning slots, and what happens if someone does not turn up?
4. Can you show your current NEA cleaning business licence?

Pitfalls to avoid

• Quotes based on floor area alone often leave out hoods, drains and back-of-house areas that take the most time
• Strong or scented products can taint food areas, so agree on the product list before the first clean
• Engaging an unlicensed provider for general cleaning is an offence for the service buyer, so check the provider against NEA's list of licensed cleaning businesses

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