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Monthly Deep-Clean Checklist

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  • Defrost, empty and deep-clean freezers, then check they return to minus 18 degrees C or below before refilling
  • Pull out ovens, fridges and large equipment to clean the floor, walls and sides behind them
  • Strip down and deep-clean extractor hoods, filters, vents and fans to remove built-up grease
  • Descale and sanitise all sinks, drains and plugholes, flushing drains to stop odours and blockages
  • Clean high-level surfaces, light fittings, ceiling vents and the tops of cupboards and units
  • Wash down all walls and ceilings, treating any mould or damp patches and reporting the cause
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Monthly Deep-Clean Checklist

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10 checksPDF + phoneReviewed for 2026Source: Food Standards Agency, Chilling food correctly in your business; food.gov.uk
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10 things to check.

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  • 1Defrost, empty and deep-clean freezers, then check they return to minus 18 degrees C or below before refilling
  • 2Pull out ovens, fridges and large equipment to clean the floor, walls and sides behind them
  • 3Strip down and deep-clean extractor hoods, filters, vents and fans to remove built-up grease
  • 4Descale and sanitise all sinks, drains and plugholes, flushing drains to stop odours and blockages
  • 5Clean high-level surfaces, light fittings, ceiling vents and the tops of cupboards and units
  • 6Wash down all walls and ceilings, treating any mould or damp patches and reporting the cause
  • 7Deep-clean floors, including grout, edges and corners, and lift any mats to clean underneath
  • 8Check for signs of pests such as droppings, gnaw marks or nests, and report any straight away
  • 9Inspect equipment and fittings for damage, worn seals or limescale and arrange repairs or replacements
  • 10Record the deep clean with date, areas covered and initials, noting anything that needs follow-up

Good to know

Commercial freezers should run at minus 18 degrees C or below, the legal standard for frozen food in the UK, so confirm the temperature has recovered after any defrost or deep clean.

Source: Food Standards Agency, Chilling food correctly in your business; food.gov.uk

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