Surface sanitisation is essential in every single industry. In the hospitality environment, it is even more important. Restaurants, cafes, caterers and other food-based businesses need to adhere to stringent health and safety guidelines at all times. When surfaces are not fully sanitised, there is a greatly increased risk of contamination, whether from pathogens and harmful bacteria or viruses that linger in kitchens and dining areas. In this article, we share some of the biggest risks that can be avoided with proper surface sanitisation.
Surface Sanitisation in the Hospitality Sector
There are numerous health risks that abound in the hospitality sector. When dealing with food, contamination can have disastrous effects – customers could get sick, employees could spread infection and business reputation and profits can also be jeopardised. Surface sanitisation options such as total release foggers, surface sprays and wipes are made to remove the following contaminants:
Foodborne pathogens.
These can be deadly in some cases. Some of the most harmful pathogens carried in food include E. Coli, Campylobacter, Listeria Monocytogenes, Staphylococcus Aureus, and Toxoplasma Gondii. There are many other pathogens also found in food sources. When surfaces are not fully sanitised, food is prepared on potentially infected surfaces. Some pathogens are not destroyed in cooking while others can be carried on plates, cutlery and crockery that is presented to customers.
Viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Viruses are distributed in the air, to settle on surfaces. The COVID-19 crisis has taught us that taking no precautions can be deadly. It’s not only COVID that can cause health concerns, either. Many other viruses linger on surfaces. These include Parvovirus, Circoviruses, Reoviruses, Adenoviruses, and Birnaviruses. When surfaces are not sanitised on a regular basis, these can quickly find their way onto meals and utensils taken to customers, as well as food and equipment used within kitchens and catering environments. Other contaminants that lurk on unsanitised surfaces include various bacteria and fungi, all of which pose health risks.
The most effective way to remove all contaminants safely and efficiently is to use a total release fogger that is able to penetrate into every corner of kitchens and dining areas. To protect your staff and customers, Enviro-Safe has everything you need for complete surface sanitisation.
