Creating a Hygienic Commercial Kitchen with Fabricated Solutions
Achieving hygiene in a commercial kitchen involves more than just following a cleaning rota. Additionally, a specifically fabricated kitchen enhances hygiene levels beyond what regular cleaning can achieve. Furthermore, it speeds up the cleaning process, making it easier for your back-of-house team.
If you are considering upgrading your current kitchen setup or planning a new one, this article is for you. We’ll explore how fabricated commercial kitchens can maximise hygiene.
Hygiene in Fabricated Commercial Kitchens
When you fabricate your commercial kitchen with a seamless finish, you prevent dirt and debris from accumulating behind appliances. Indeed, small gaps often collect crumbs and grease, complicating cleaning. Consequently, you need to move the equipment for thorough cleaning.
In a seamless kitchen, you seal all equipment and appliances to surfaces. This prevents dirt from getting trapped. Moreover, silicone seals enable quick cleaning and sanitisation, allowing you to clean efficiently.
Seamless worktops also stop dirt from getting caught in joints. At home, flour and sugar often trap in seams, creating cleaning challenges. A seamless worktop eliminates these issues entirely.
For startups, a fully bespoke kitchen might exceed the budget. However, you can create a bespoke kitchen without high costs.
One option involves buying modular equipment and joining them with a single top piece. Many manufacturers offer modular kitchen equipment that fits together economically.
Additionally, purchasing from the same manufacturer helps you achieve accurate joins. Consistent dimensions and shapes ensure the collection works well.
If you buy separate equipment, use infill for pieces away from the wall. This infill catches dirt and grease that would otherwise fall through gaps.
Finally, consider whether your appliances need wheels. For those attached to walls, wheels aren’t necessary. However, if not permanently sealed, wheels help with movement and cleaning.
Flooring Hygiene in Fabricated Kitchens
Once your kitchen is seamless, consider your flooring. Contamination often starts beneath cooking appliances. To fix this, extend the flooring to the appliances. Placing appliances on a plinth, with flooring covering the gap, resolves the issue.
Consider two types of plinths:
-
Hollow: Steel or timber studwork forms the base, covered with flooring material. This option is affordable.
-
Concrete: A solid base supports appliances. You must plan around gas, water, or electrical cables.
If plinths aren’t an option, use steel toe kicks. Clip them under appliances to trap dirt, but remove them regularly for cleaning.
While plinths eliminate the need for removal, you can simply clean the area with your floor cleaning equipment.
Working with a Commercial Catering Company
To create a hygienic kitchen, consult a commercial catering company specialising in fabricated kitchens. NWCE Foodservice Equipment designs and creates bespoke solutions tailored to your budget and expectations. Their teams specialise in top-of-the-range fabricated kitchens.
