Here are the fundamental principles of cleaning:
· All food contact equipment shall be properly cleaned daily or after each use.
· Cleaned equipment shall be free of milk stone, grease and adhering product, particles, detergent residue, brush bristles, etc.
· Undersides of equipment shall be kept clean.
· All equipment even if not food contacts equipment shall be kept clean.
· Worn seals, gaskets, o-rings are to be replaced.
· Paper gasket on pumps and pipes are replaced daily.
Standardized procedures will be followed in the regular conduct of cleaning and sanitizing plant.