IMPORTANCE OF

ENHANCING PROPER
SANITISING AND DEEP
CLEANING FOR SAFE
DINING DURING COVID
19:
Restaurant Industry have seen some of the most notable
changes caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. A lot of the
restaurants are forced to close their door. Restaurant
sanitation and disinfection have become more important
than ever.

AT A GLANCE OBJECTIVES
Challenges This study will state the benefits and importance of
proper sanitising and deep cleaning in a restaurant
Limited Staff
industry and how this will help the industry to
Shortage of Supply for
Cleaning during Pandemic
overcome during this covid 19 Pandemic.
Changes in Deliveries and
Take out
Lack of Proper Training for
Staff
Security of Customers
inside the restaurant SOLUTIONS
Proper Handling,
Preparation Sanitising of
the Food and the cooking Regular janitorial program of cleaning will reduce the level of
facility infection. Deep cleaning of high contact surfaces, door
Rapid Testing of Staff handles, switches, countertops. Using of self Opening doors
and imposing controls to stop contact with countertops.
Employees should wash their hands at least every two hours
BENEFITS while at work. If this is not possible, frequent use of an
alcohol sanitizer should be done.
Maintain great reputation
Selecting a sanitizing product requires attention to its
When the restaurant is properly sanitzed regularly, many
effectiveness and safety:
people will notice. Clean chairs, tables, floors,door handles
and bathroom. 1. Products which will contain bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
will usually have the shortest contact time. They tend to
be highly irritating to skin and proper handling, so using
Promote food safety gloves is essential. They must be kept away from
With proper sanitation, you dont have to worry about food products that contain acids.
safety, nor do you have to worryabout the customer’s 2. Products containing alcohol at greater than 65% are
assumptions.
effective and products that contain hydrogen peroxide.
3. Products containing quaternary amines are effective but
require longer contact times.
Create better ambiance
Sticky floors and dirty tables can make customers feel
uncomfortable and ruin their experience no matter how
great the food is.
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