1. Kitchen Deep Cleaning Checklist (Hot Line & Prep Areas)
🔥 Cooking Equipment
✔ Grills & Griddles – Scrub with a degreaser, clean grease traps, remove buildup.
✔ Ovens (Convection, Pizza, Brick, etc.) – Clean racks, walls, and door glass.
✔ Fryers – Drain and boil out, scrub with degreaser.
✔ Stoves & Burners – Remove grates, scrub burners, deep clean surfaces.
✔ Steam Tables & Warmers – Clean and sanitize interior and exterior.
✔ Microwaves – Wipe inside and out, remove grease.
✔ Charbroilers & Salamanders – Scrub grates and remove grease.
🧊 Refrigeration & Cold Storage
✔ Walk-in Coolers & Freezers – Remove all items, clean shelves, sanitize, check for expired food.
✔ Reach-in Refrigerators – Wipe down interior, remove spills.
✔ Ice Machines – Deep clean and sanitize interior, remove scale.
🍳 Kitchen Prep & Work Areas
✔ Stainless Steel Counters & Tables – Wipe, sanitize, polish.
✔ Cutting Boards – Scrub with sanitizer, remove stains.
✔ Shelving & Storage Racks – Dust, wipe down, sanitize.
✔ Small Appliances (Mixers, Blenders, Slicers, etc.) – Disassemble, clean thoroughly.
🚰 Sinks, Drains, & Ventilation
✔ Dishwashing Station – Clean sinks, remove food debris.
✔ Floor Drains – Flush with enzyme cleaner, scrub grates.
✔ Vent Hoods & Exhaust Fans – Remove grease buildup, clean filters.
✔ Ceiling Vents & Air Ducts – Dust and vacuum vents.
🧹 Floors & Walls
✔ Tile & Grout – Scrub with degreaser, remove stains.
✔ Walls & Backsplashes – Wipe down, sanitize.
✔ Baseboards & Corners – Scrub to remove buildup.