Sandwich Prep Table: 7 Sanitation Tips

In mordern central kitchens, people may sometimes neglect the mainteance importance of the kitchen equipment, including the maintenance of sandwich and salad prep tables.

A refrigerated prep table plays an indispensable role in assembly-oriented dishes such as sandwiches and salads. It is an important kitchen equipment in commercial foodservice operations.

Given their heavy usage, the users should take proper care in maintaining these sandwich prep tables in order to extend their service longevity and ensure optimal performance.

To avoild  the happening of foodborne illness outbreaks, we have made some maintenance tips to help you properly maintain prep tables.

Make Maintenance Part Of Your Routine

We recommend you to establish a routine cleaning ritual that thoroughly covers every component of the sandwich table, from drawers and food holders to cutting boards, doors, door gaskets and the interior cabinet itself.

Maintaining an orderly workspace not only promotes food safety but also creates a healthier work environment.

Hygiene Is Key

You should clean all food contact surfaces by using warm soapy water or an antibacterial solution with a soft cloth dampened with warm soapy water or using antibacterial wipes, including the door gaskets of your sandwich prep tables.

This simple step helps avoid mold build-up while prolonging prep table’s lifetime and providing optimal sealing performance.

Keep Odors At Bay

You should pay special attention to any unpleasant odors that might arise. Unpleasant aromas can have detrimental effects both on food quality and morale among staff members, so address them quickly through thorough cleaning procedures.

Avoid Food Debris

To avoid unpleasant odors and compromise to food quality, you should check regularly for residual scraps on your prep tables in order to detect leftover food scraps that could potentially create food safety issues.

Seal the Gaskets

You should always ensure the refrigerated prep table’s door gaskets are in excellent condition for maximum energy conservation and consistent temperatures. It is vital in maintaining consistent temperatures while limiting energy wastage.

Clean Further

You should clean both the condenser coil and grill of all debris, grease, dust and grime that accumulates therein. A quick solution could include using an eco-friendly degreasing agent on its fins followed by wiping-down using damp cloth – compressed air may even do the trick in certain instances!

Temperature Logging

To safeguard food quality and ensure consistent preparation temperatures on the prep table, you should maintain an up-to-date log to track how often temperatures fall within safe zones on your table.

By following the above mentioned best practices for maintenance in foodservice settings where every detail matters, you can ensure your prep tables to serve for a very long time.