Cleancheck

How Clean is Clean?

Normally it is very difficult to guage how effective a cleaning operation has been. In most cases visual inspection only is available which can leave doubts about residual bacteria. Swab tests on agar plates take days for results to return.

Micro-organisms require organic matter to multiply therefore by measuring the presence or absence of such material will give an immediate quantitative gauge of the potential for bacterial growth. Measurement Pre and Post cleaning food areas will measure the effectiveness of the work. Such immediate comparisons allow for instant confirmation of disinfection or highlight areas for remedial action while staff are still available.

The equipment to carry out such tests can be prohibitively expensive other than for Food producing companies. Hygienezone's Cleancheck audit gives you this information at a fraction of the cost of ownership and we can tailor testing and reporting to your specific requirements. We can also follow up with full bacterial laboratory analysis should you wish.

Following are details of our approach to your initial Hygiene Audit.

Hygiene Auditing Specification

	Outline Inspection
	Visual Inspection of the entire premises or Low Risk Areas Key issues – Housekeeping Stacking Pest proofing & risk factors
	High Risk Areas – Food production / preparation
	Discuss & reassure key staff regarding Audit objectives Identify Hazards & Critical Control points Observe & record routine procedures for weaknesses e.g. Product Handling, Temperature Control, Protective Clothing, Segregation of foods & equipment, Use of Colour coding
	Review Current Arrangements
	HACCP system – check recording & variance procedures E.g. Temperature Control, Stock Control Cleaning Schedules “clean as you go” and “end of Day cleaning” Pest Control System & Records Appropriate Specification, reports & value for money Levels of Staff Training – Basic, Intermediate Food Hygiene
	Report and Recommendations
	Audit & Inspection Reports form a key part of any HACCP and Due Diligence system. These will be provided in hard copy and retained in your records here on the Hygienezone Website. Your Website data is only accessible using your Account No. & Password You decide who has access. For example providing your key clients with instant availability of your Reports could be of real benefit particularly when supplying distant or overseas customers.

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