Episode 18 - Keeping It Clean: Facility Maintenance & Sanitation

03/05/2025 3 min Episodio 18
Episode 18 - Keeping It Clean: Facility Maintenance & Sanitation

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Smoke Break - Episode 18: Keeping It Clean: Facility Maintenance & SanitationEpisode Duration: 8 minutesJoin host Mike Hernandez as he breaks down essential sanitation practices that go beyond surface cleaning to ensure true food safety. Learn how to implement comprehensive cleaning systems that will impress health inspectors and protect your customers.Episode OverviewMaster critical sanitation areas:Three-step sanitation processEquipment cleaning protocolsCleaning tool managementDrain maintenance proceduresWaste handling systemsThree-Step Sanitation ProcessLearn to implement:Proper cleaning methodsThorough rinsing techniquesEffective sanitizing proceduresSolution concentration verificationTest strip utilizationEquipment MaintenanceDevelop protocols for:Hot dog roller sanitationCoffee machine deep cleaningSoda fountain maintenanceIce cream machine sanitationDaily equipment checksCleaning Tool ManagementMaster approaches for:Proper tool storageCross-contamination preventionSupply separation systemsReplacement schedulesProper tool sanitationFacility Problem AreasCreate systems for:Floor drain maintenanceMoisture control proceduresDumpster area managementIndoor waste handlingHigh-risk area identificationStore Manager Action ItemThis week's sanitation implementation task:Create comprehensive cleaning scheduleInclude daily, weekly, monthly tasksSpecify appropriate cleaning productsImplement team trainingBegin immediate executionResources MentionedVisit cstorethrive.com for additional sanitation resourcesNext Episode PreviewComing up: Food safety documentation and record keeping strategies."Smoke Break" delivers weekly insights for convenience store managers in bite-sized, actionable episodes under 10 minutes.#ConvenienceStore #FacilitySanitation #FoodSafety #RetailManagement #StoreMainenance #CleaningProtocols