{"id":4610,"date":"2014-07-29T18:28:51","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T18:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpzoom.com\/zenko\/demo\/?p=73"},"modified":"2019-03-07T19:15:53","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T19:15:53","slug":"cleaning-your-custom-food-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/cleaning-your-custom-food-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Your Food Truck Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5633\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Custom-concessions-logo-large-food-trucks-concession-vending-trailers-mobile-kitchens-new-food-truck-for-sale.png\" alt=\"Custom-concessions-logo-large-food-trucks-concession-vending-trailers-mobile-kitchens-new-food-truck-for-sale\" width=\"375\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Custom-concessions-logo-large-food-trucks-concession-vending-trailers-mobile-kitchens-new-food-truck-for-sale.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Custom-concessions-logo-large-food-trucks-concession-vending-trailers-mobile-kitchens-new-food-truck-for-sale-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Custom-concessions-logo-large-food-trucks-concession-vending-trailers-mobile-kitchens-new-food-truck-for-sale-93x55.png 93w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Custom-concessions-logo-large-food-trucks-concession-vending-trailers-mobile-kitchens-new-food-truck-for-sale-800x473.png 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Custom-concessions-logo-large-food-trucks-concession-vending-trailers-mobile-kitchens-new-food-truck-for-sale-680x402.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Custom-concessions-logo-large-food-trucks-concession-vending-trailers-mobile-kitchens-new-food-truck-for-sale-200x118.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/>Today we are going to talk about keeping your food truck clean!<\/p>\n<p>Cleanliness is so important, especially in a small space, cooking for the masses.\u00a0 At the end of a long day working on the truck\u00a0it can be tempting to save the deep clean-up for the morning but DON\u2019T! Make sure every night you have a check list of what to clean.<\/p>\n<p>You should also have a list of daily, weekly, monthly, and semiannually cleaning to dos. \u00a0Here is a list to help guide you:<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">During your shift<\/span> on the truck make sure to clean the following:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush the grill between cooking red meat, poultry, and fish.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down the cooking line and prep areas.<\/li>\n<li>Switch cutting boards.<\/li>\n<li>Empty the trash (use public trash receptacles to do this; don\u2019t use privately owned dumpsters).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">At the end of your shift<\/span> clean the following:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean the fryers.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the microwave (inside and outside).<\/li>\n<li>Brush the grill.<\/li>\n<li>Wash and sanitize all surfaces (cutting boards, the service window ledge, cooking line, and prep tables).<\/li>\n<li>Empty and clean the steam table.<\/li>\n<li>Cover all bins in the cooler with plastic wrap.<\/li>\n<li>Wash the floor mats.<\/li>\n<li>Sweep and mop the truck floor.<\/li>\n<li>Change any foil linings on the grill, range, and flattops you use.<\/li>\n<li>Wash the can opener.<\/li>\n<li>Wash hood filters by hand or run them through a dishwasher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4763\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-4-1024x449.jpg\" alt=\"Custom Concessions mobile kitchens food trucks trailers vending for sale custom truck new builder 4\" width=\"375\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-4-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-4-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-4-125x55.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-4-800x351.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-4-680x298.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-4-200x88.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-4.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/>At the end of the week<\/span> clean the following:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Empty coolers and wash and sanitize them.<\/li>\n<li>Remove lime on sinks and faucets.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the coffee machine.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the ovens. Be sure to follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Sharpen knives (okay, this isn\u2019t cleaning\u00a0<em>per se<\/em>, but it needs to be done).<\/li>\n<li>Oil cast-iron cookware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5127\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cooking-line-3\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cooking-line-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/>At the end of the month<\/span> clean the following:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash behind the hot line (oven, stove, and fryers) to cut down on grease buildup, which is a major fire hazard.<\/li>\n<li>Clean freezers.<\/li>\n<li>Empty and sanitize the ice machine.<\/li>\n<li>Calibrate ovens.<\/li>\n<li>Calibrate thermometers.<\/li>\n<li>Wash walls and ceilings.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down the dry storage area.<\/li>\n<li>Restock your first-aid kit.<\/li>\n<li>Update your material safety data sheets, which outline how to safely use any chemicals in your kitchen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4766\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-1-1024x449.jpg\" alt=\"Custom Concessions mobile kitchens food trucks trailers vending for sale custom truck new builder 1\" width=\"375\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-1-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-1-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-1-125x55.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-1-800x351.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-1-680x298.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-1-200x88.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Custom-Concessions-mobile-kitchens-food-trucks-trailers-vending-for-sale-custom-truck-new-builder-1.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/>At least twice a year<\/span> clean the following:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean the exhaust hoods twice a year.<\/li>\n<li>Some professional companies specialize in hood cleaning. Doing this job yourself can be very messy and time consuming. Simply search for professional companies online or in your local yellow pages.<\/li>\n<li>Check fire extinguishers (this task may need to be done twice a year, depending on where you live).<\/li>\n<li>Check the fire suppression system.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the pilot lights on gas kitchen equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Have a professional pest control company inspect your vehicle for signs of pests and have them removed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Thanks for tuning in to this week&#8217;s blog! If you have any questions about this article please feel free to email sales@customconcessions.com.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we are going to talk about keeping your food truck clean! Cleanliness is so important, especially in a small space, cooking for the masses.\u00a0 At the end of a long day working on the truck\u00a0it can be tempting to save the deep clean-up for the morning but DON\u2019T! 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