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Why you should clean and sanitise

Cleaning and sanitising

Overview

When you work in the food industry, apart from other food handling tasks, you may also be responsible for certain cleaning and sanitising tasks.

You need to be aware of your role in the workplace and follow your supervisor or manager’s instructions. 

Reasons for cleaning and sanitising

A clean and sanitised food preparation area:

  • helps to prevent disease and food poisoning
  • will keep your customers satisfied about the quality and safety of the food that you serve
  • helps prevent food from becoming contaminated
  • ensures a safe and hazard free work environment
  • ensures that all your equipment remains clean and well–maintained
  • helps to keep disease-spreading pests away.

 

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The main reason for cleaning and sanitising is to:

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You have the right to reject the delivery if you find the food unsafe

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