A cluttered and dirty eatery is a big put off for its customers. Maintaining cleanliness is a must to maintain the health standards by which every commercial food outlets are regulated. Frequent inspections are held by the Public Health and Safety Authorities, as well as the food department to monitor and maintain these standards.
Professional cleaning is almost mandatory for commercial eating outlets at least annually for that thorough cleaning with heavy duty equipment and cleaning agents. Along with it regular cleaning is a must, for the benefit of the health of the workers and the visitors.
Preparing a checklist helps in getting things more organized and also helps in enhancing the efficiency. Here is a restaurant and café cleaning checklist that you might find useful in your commercial outlet. You may need to alter it according to your needs.
Remember to always use appropriate PPE when cleaning!