Preparing For A Health Inspection? Here's How To Get Your Bellevue Commercial Kitchen Ready To Impress...

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

It can be an anxiety-inducing experience to prepare for a health inspection at your Bellevue commercial kitchen. While these inspections are necessary for the health and safety of your customers, employees, and stakeholders, they can cause extra stress on top of your restaurant's everyday operations. One of the best ways to prepare for a health inspection is to do self-inspections regularly so you can catch problems and fix them before the health inspector does. Health inspections shouldn't feel like a chore when the safety of your Bellevue restaurant is at stake; as a result, we have listed some of the ways you can prepare for a health inspection so you can know what to expect. 

In What Ways Can You Self-Inspect Your Bellevue Commercial Kitchen Before A Health Inspection?

• Are you paying attention to food temperature? This element is critical to ensure that food isn't overcooked or undercooked. Foodborne illnesses can occur due to raw food, so it's imperative that refrigerators keep food at 41°F or less and freezers are set at 0 °F or less. 
• When you prepare food, make sure fruits and vegetables are washed before being served and that gloves are used when preparing food to prevent spreading germs. 
• Guidelines should establish that employees wash their hands for 20 seconds with soap and water after using the restroom. It would also be handy to put hand washing signs in bathrooms and other sanitation stations so that this simple but essential step is top of mind. 
• Ensure chemicals are correctly labeled and set in a separate area from food preparation stations. Any scenario that involves this kind of mixup can be hazardous!
• Does your Bellevue commercial kitchen have an HACCP plan in place? This plan is crucial to identifying potential dangers in the food preparation process and addressing concerns during any steps in this process. By figuring out what can go wrong, you can take steps to account for any issues. 

What Kinds Of Commercial Cleaning Services Does Our SERVPRO Team Offer When You're Preparing For A Health Inspection?

In the case of a health inspection, first impressions do matter. Safety should always come first, so even if your Bellevue restaurant has a good business model, it won't mean anything if your customers are getting sick. Fortunately, SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville offers the commercial cleaning services you need to make your restaurant spic and span before the health inspector arrives!

• We offer cleaning services ranging from air ducts/HVAC to full-scale cleaning throughout all areas of your business, including ceilings, walls, hard floors, drapes, and blinds. 
• Our tailor-made cleaning program is a proactive viral pathogen cleaning program. This program was founded on creating a unique cleaning regimen to address individual business needs. With over five decades of experience in the biochemical remediation and decontamination sphere, SERVPRO can take on your business's deep cleaning checklist!
• We are equipped with the safety gear and cleaning solutions to usher in a new wave of clean on to the scene!

Are you preparing for a health inspection for your Bellevue commercial kitchen this spring? Then, we hope you learned something new from the above tips! While spring is a time of growth and renewal, these themes can transcend beyond just symbolism, and into the practical realm; AKA a deep clean of your restaurant before the health inspector arrives. If you need these services, contact us at (615) 242-9391. We'd be happy to help your restaurant pass that health inspection with flying colors! This franchise is independently owned and operated.