Kitchen deep cleans
Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB), developed by the food standard agency, is an innovative and practical approach to food safety management. It helps businesses with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations and encourages a robust kitchen cleaning regime as part of that process.
The benefits of a regular kitchen deep clean are:
It reduces the risk of cross-contamination and food poisoning by removing the build-up of food debris that may harbour harmful bacteria.
Pest control is supported by regular removal of food debris from inaccessible areas.
Carbonised grease can be removed from hot equipment with specialist controlled chemical use.
It assists with planned preventative maintenance and therefore prolongs the life of the equipment.
Supports a cleaning regime implemented by clients improving employee morale and encourages employees to maintain good hygiene standards.
Provides proof of service and due diligence for the Environmental Health Department, a certificate is provided for verification.
CMK will clean all types of facilities where food is produced, served directly to customers or packaged. Our services include:
· Cleaning kitchens, restaurants, and food production facilities by manual and mechanical means.
· Supporting EHO guidelines and recommendations.
· Provide surveys and advice on general cleaning practises.
CMK offers its clients the ATP Cleaning Verification service. ATP Cleaning Verification Systems help organizations achieve optimal standardized cleaning levels. These systems use bioluminescence technology to identify and measure adenosine triphosphate, commonly known as ATP.
This measurement helps organisations objectively determine from a microbiological level if a surface has been cleaned properly and is safe for use, or if it requires a corrective action such as re-cleaning.
ATP is an energy molecule found in all living cells that allows cellular metabolism to take place. All organic matter contains ATP. In healthcare facilities, organic matter such as bodily fluids, blood, and bacteria left on surfaces can become a cross-contamination point between patients and staff, which can lead to infections if not properly cleaned.
Therefore, the detection of ATP on a surface after cleaning is an indication of cleaning efficacy.
ATP tests contain an enzyme called luciferase which produces a bioluminescence (light-producing) reaction when it comes into contact with ATP. The light emitted from the reaction is measured and quantified in a luminometer. The unit of measurement for the emitted light is Relative Light Units (RLU). Higher Contamination = Higher RLU.
The quantity of light generated by the bioluminescence reaction is directly proportional to the amount of ATP present in the sample. The reaction is immediate, allowing results to be processed in real-time. Results are expressed numerically on the screen in RLU.
Test results can be tracked on our luminometer and software by location plan, and user. This information allows users to clearly associate results with the specific location, or group of locations tested, and who performed the tests.
Our work is carried out in accordance with Government Specifications M&E 142 and 038 and covers deep cleaning of cooking and ancillary equipment, building structure and high-level areas.