Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility Tip: Cleaning and Sanitation of Food-Contact Surfaces

by | Mar 31, 2016 | Dairy & Industry News

I find Food Safety Magazine to be a great resource for tips, specifics and understanding the importance in food and ingredient handling during the preparation and storing phase. Food safety is a large part of my discussions with clients, no matter if it involves making ice cream or baking brownies, the mantra “don’t get people sick, because you cut corners.”

Their recent article Cleaning and Sanitation of Food-Contact Surfaces in Retail/Food-service Establishments caught my eye because it lists terms and definitions that are important to understand in manufacturing, preparation and handling, here are some of the points highlighted to understand and follow.

    • Cleaning
    • Detergents
    • Acid Cleaners
    • Abrasive Cleaners
    • Sanitizing
    • Antiseptic
    • Disinfectant / Germicide
    • Bactericide
    • Bacteriostat
    • Heat Chemicals
    • Temperature
    • Contact time
    • The presence and nature of the organic and/or inorganic in activators on the surface.
    • The nature of the material surface
    • The surface area, topography and geometry of the surface
    • The nature and species of any residual microorganisms on the surface activity
    • Type of microorganisms present
    • Disinfectant/Germicide
    • Bactericide
    • Bacteriostat

Following and implementing strict food safety standards in your operation is important and contributes to the overall success of your business. Drifting off path and cutting corners in proper cleaning and sanitation procedures to save money and time, will inevitably lead to the the opposite resulting in product recall, liability and product shelf life to name a few.

Contact Darryl, he will assist you in identifying the Critical and Hazard Points, create process and procedures, identify the proper equipment and chemicals for cleaning, sanitizing and handling. Remember “Nowadays You Can’t Afford to Learn From Your Own Mistakes”

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