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Introduction

How cheese is made

Hazard analysis and your business

Milk production

Cheesemaking

Cheese retailers

Staff hygeine and training

Milk and cheesemaking: The Law

Food Law inspections and your business

Glossary of terms

Annex A: Flow Charts Describing the Process of Cheesemaking

Annex B: Examples of Written Cleaning Schedules

Annex C: Standards for Milk to be used in Cheese, and Microbiological Standards for Cheese

Annex D: Guide to the Correct Temperatures for Maturing or Ripening Cheese

Annex E: Examples of Cheesemaking Logs

 

 

The Specialist Cheesemakers Code of Best Practice

Annex B: Examples of Written Cleaning Schedules

Example of a Written Cleaning Schedule 1: Cheesemaker

Example of a Written Cleaning Schedule 2: Retailer

Example of a Written Cleaning Schedule 1: Cheesemaker

This model can be adapted to suit various tasks. NB: the example does not include accidental spillages, which would affect the frequency of cleaning.

TASK Gully and drain channel cleaning
FREQUENCY Twice per day

EQUIPMENT AND CLEANING MATERIALS

(varies with the type of premises)

Scrubbing brush

Any mopping system, e.g., buckets, wringer, mop, abrasive pad

Hard surface cleaner

Protective clothing including gloves

(A screwdriver may be required for removing grating screws)

SAFETY

Wear protective gloves

Do not leave equipment lying around

Arrange to replace broken/missing gratings

METHOD

Assemble equipment

In one bucket, prepare cleaning solution in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

Fill second bucket with clean potable water for rinsing

Remove gratings/covers

Thoroughly scrub all draining channels/ sumps

Thoroughly scrub gratings/ covers and, if fitted, filter baskets

Flush all cleaned surfaces with clean potable water

Replace covers/ gratings correctly

Mop clean and dry surrounding floor areas

Clean/ remove any spillages

Clean and return equipment to store

STANDARD TO BE ACHIEVED All drainage channels, gulleys, gratings, covers and filter baskets to be free of blockages, dirt and grease

COMPLETED BY:

 

(signature)

COMMENTS:

CHECKED BY:

 

 

(signature)

COMMENTS:

 

Example of a Written Cleaning Schedule 2: Retailer

The name of the person completing each task should be placed in the relevant box when the task is complete. Staff also need to be aware of health and safety issues, and the standards to be achieved.

TASK MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Frequently throughout the day            

Scales

Cutting Areas

Cutting Boards

Knives

Wash and brush with hot water and appropriate detergent. Dry with disposable towels. Finish with a bactericide spray and wipe dry with disposable towel.

           
Daily            

Shop Floor

Brush loose dirt and remove with dustpan and brush. Mop with hot water and heavy duty cleaner.

           

Sinks

Clean with hot water and appropriate detergent.

           

Internal Glass

Wipe with cloth and glass polish.

           
Weekly            

Display shelves

 

Wash with appropriate detergent and dry with disposable towel. Finish with bactericide spray and dry with disposable towel.

           

Storage Shelves

Wash with appropriate detergent and dry with disposable towel. Finish with bactericide spray and dry with disposable towel.

           

Storage Area Floors

Brush loose dirt and remove with dustpan and brush. Mop with hot water and heavy duty cleaner.

           

Windows - Outside

Wipe with cloth and glass polish.

           

Fly Zapper

Empty tray into rubbish bin and clean with appropriate detergent.

           

Toilet

Brush with toilet brush using toilet cleaner

           

Office Area

Hoover or brush floor according to floor surface. Polish desks and other surfaces with furniture polish. Keep all paperwork in neat order.

           
Monthly            

Internal Walls

Wipe with disposable cloth, hot water, and appropriate detergent.

           

Windows - Inside

Wipe with cloth and glass polish.

           

Non Food Contact Surfaces

Wipe with disposable cloth, hot water, and heavy duty cleaner. Dry with disposable towel.

           

Light Diffusers

Wash with hot water and heavy duty cleaner.

           

 

 

Specialist Cheesemakers Association    17 Clerkenwell Green    London EC1R 0DP

Tel: 020 7253 2114    Fax: 020 7608 1645    Email: info@specialistcheesemakers.co.uk