Issue 3 - June, 2021
- Scott Hopper
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Now, more than ever, in the “Away From Home” channels, consumers are anxious and scrutinizing the attention that operators place on creating a safe and clean foodservice environment. As our industry pivots to embrace new safer processes, protocols and programs, the pandemic has created uneasiness around various equipment platforms used in foodservice.
Tech Corner: Beverage Equipment (Strategic Planning for Reopening your Businesses after Pandemic)
Now, more than ever, in the “Away From Home” channels, consumers are anxious and scrutinizing the attention that operators place on creating a safe and clean foodservice environment. As our industry pivots to embrace new safer processes, protocols and programs, the pandemic has created uneasiness around various equipment platforms used in foodservice.As the economy recovers and our national stay home orders end, it would be strategic to develop an in-field equipment sanitization program to minimize health concerns and safely welcome your customer's who will be retuning back to the workplace.
With the goal to regain your customers confidence, being proactive through developing, implementing and promoting an active, visible cleaning regime using best-in-class cleaning practices is paramount. Not only will this initiative instill confidence in your business, but it will also help with the perception around your company’s safe foodservice equipment handing procedures and re- engage your customers with a relationship building opportunity. Following are some equipment sanitization tips.
Tips:
- Clean the filter baskets and servers
- Scrub away any oils from brewers
- Wipe down all surfaces and touch points
- Descale the machine’s hot water tank
- Clean the grinder(s) and hopper(s)
- Clean the steam wands and frothing pitchers
- Soak and rinse the portafilters, screens and baskets
- Backflush and clean the brew group heads
- Clean the catch tray and exterior surfaces
- Clean the grinders burrs
- Sanitize all equipment
- Think Urnex Products for all your cleaning requirements
Scott Hooper | Technical Manager | Brokerhouse Distributors Inc.
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