If you are providing restaurant cleaning services, focusing on the dining area is crucial to impress your client. Here’s a checklist of key items to clean thoroughly:

✅ Wipe down and sanitize tables, ensuring no crumbs or sticky residue.
✅ Clean and disinfect chairs, including the backrests, legs, and underneath.
✅ Remove gum or stains from the underside of tables.

✅ Sweep and mop floors, paying attention to corners and under furniture.
✅ Vacuum carpets and rugs to remove dirt and debris.
✅ Scrub and deep clean grout lines and high-traffic areas.

✅ Clean windows, mirrors, and glass doors to remove smudges and fingerprints.
✅ Wipe down glass partitions and sneeze guards.

✅ Spot clean walls for stains, grease marks, or scuff marks.
✅ Dust and wipe down artwork, decorations, and light fixtures.
✅ Sanitize high-touch surfaces like door handles, railings, and menus.

✅ Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and urinals.
✅ Refill soap, toilet paper, and paper towel dispensers.
✅ Mop and disinfect floors, ensuring no water spots or odor.

✅ Wipe down and sanitize condiment holders, salt & pepper shakers, and napkin dispensers.
✅ Clean service stations, including counters and trays.
✅ Empty and sanitize trash bins.

A fresh-smelling, spotless dining area will leave a lasting impression on your client and their customers.

✔ Cooking Equipment (Hot Line)

• Wipe down and sanitize grills, stovetops, ranges, burners, and flat tops.
• Clean and degrease oven interiors, racks, and exteriors.
• Empty and clean grease traps in fryers and wipe exterior surfaces.
• Wipe down and disinfect steam tables, warmers, and holding cabinets.

✔ Prep Areas & Surfaces

• Sanitize stainless steel counters, prep tables, and cutting boards.
• Wipe down and disinfect small appliances (microwaves, slicers, blenders, etc.).
• Disinfect sinks, faucets, and surrounding areas.

✔ Floors & Drains

• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors, using degreaser on heavy-use areas.
• Clean floor drains to prevent food buildup and odors.

✔ Storage & Refrigeration

• Wipe down and disinfect walk-in coolers, line coolers, and freezers.
• Check for and discard expired or spoiled food.

✔ Dishwashing & Trash

• Empty and sanitize trash bins and recycling bins.
• Clean and descale dishwashing sinks and sprayers.
• Run cleaning cycles on dish machines to prevent buildup.

✔ Cooking Equipment & Prep Areas

• Deep clean and degrease grills, griddles, ovens, fryers, and burners.
• Pull out and clean behind hotline equipment (stoves, fryers, ovens).
• Scrub and descale steam tables and kettle interiors.

✔ Storage & Refrigeration

• Deep clean walk-in coolers and freezers, including shelves and door gaskets.
• Wipe and sanitize dry storage shelves.
• Organize and label food storage bins.

✔ Floors & Walls

• Scrub and degrease kitchen floors and grout lines.
• Wipe down walls, ceilings, and vents to remove grease and dust.
• Clean and sanitize baseboards to prevent pest attraction.

✔ Trash & Drain Maintenance

• Flush and sanitize floor drains with enzyme-based cleaner.
• Scrub and deodorize grease traps.

✔ Deep Clean Equipment

• Clean hood vents and exhaust fans to remove grease buildup.
• Remove and clean burner grates, stove rings, and deep fryer components.
• Descale coffee makers, ice machines, and dishwashing equipment.

✔ Storage & Refrigeration

• Deep clean and sanitize walk-in coolers and freezer coils.
• Inspect gaskets and door seals for wear and replace if needed.

✔ Pest Control & Walls

• Inspect for pest control issues and clean behind hard-to-reach equipment.
• Power wash walls, ceilings, and light fixtures.

✔ Exhaust & Ventilation System

• Professionally clean and inspect kitchen hoods, ducts, and exhaust fans.

✔ Floors & Drains

• Deep clean and pressure wash kitchen floors and drains.
• Strip, reseal, or replace damaged grout and flooring.

✔ Cold Storage & Equipment

• Deep clean and defrost freezers.
• Inspect and clean walk-in cooler fans and condenser coils.

✔ Fire Safety & Compliance

• Inspect and clean fire suppression systems.
• Check and clean sprinkler heads and emergency exits.

✅ Following this checklist ensures compliance with health codes, fire safety, and food safety regulations.
✅ Regular deep cleaning extends the life of kitchen equipment and reduces costly repairs.
✅ A clean kitchen improves efficiency, safety, and staff morale.