Health and safety have always been important in the restaurant industry, and the past year has amplified that importance to the point where your restaurant's survival hinges on it. While all of the extra steps that have been necessitated by the pandemic are now a part of a restaurant professional's daily life, there are other cleaning and administrative initiatives that require regular attention.

Organize And Sanitize Your Walk-In

Your walk-in cooler is one of the most used and easily contaminated spaces in your restaurant. Regular cleaning should take place, but it is also a great idea to do a full deep clean on the cooler at least once per year. Any expired food should be thrown away, shelves should be organized in a sanitary manner and every square inch should be cleaned and disinfected. Every item should be logged and properly labeled. This will help to reduce food born illnesses and cut down on waste.

Deep Clean Your Kitchen And Dining Area

Hiring a cleaning company to do a deep clean on your entire restaurant is a great investment. Not only will this help to sanitize everything, it will also make your restaurant look and smell better. Nobody likes dining in a dirty restaurant, and while regular cleanings can keep up appearances, every restaurant needs a deep clean once a year. All shelves, tables, carpets, walls, flooring, cabinets, ovens, prep areas, stoves and fryers should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

Improve Your Air Quality

Taking steps to improve your air quality is an important step in your spring-cleaning process. All of your filters should be changed, light fixtures and shelves should be dusted, carpets should be deep cleaned and you may consider having your vents and duct work vacuumed out. Air quality is an important factor in the health of your employees and your building.

Repair And Refurbish Tables And Booths

Your tables, booths and chairs provide much of the décor and ambiance of your restaurant interior. Ensuring all are cleaned, repaired, and when necessary, replaced is essential in maintaining the look and feel of your dining area. This is another area that should be maintained on a regular basis, but during spring cleaning extra attention should be given.

Power Wash Your Exterior

The exterior of your restaurant is the first impression many of your potential customers will experience. Proper upkeep is essential. Power washing your façade, walkways and window can breathe new life into your exterior. Old signage should be repaired or replaced.  Any vegetation should be trimmed or removed. New mulch and plants can also make your exterior more inviting.