NEWS
NEW REPORT ON HYGIENE OFFERS
FOOD FOR THOUGHT The importance of good hygiene in restaurants and takeaways has been highlighted in a new report: ‘The Financial Impact of Poor Food Safety’. The report states that UK consumers are united in not tolerating poor food hygiene ratings and simply won’t visit places that have had food safety issues.
Jan-Hein Hemke, Managing Director of contract cleaning specialists, Facilicom UK, said: “It shouldn’t be a surprise that hygiene is such a priority for consumers. Poor hygiene increases the likelihood of food poisoning and pests, hardly the recipe for a successful food business.
“If the potential threat to public health isn’t enough, perhaps the financial implications of the fact that ‘75% of diners refuse to visit restaurants that have experienced food hygiene
EMPRISE JUMPS ON BOARD TO HELP SEA
CADETS CLEAN UP It was all hands on deck for Emprise after it sent a team from its cleaning division to help with a full deep clean of the Islington Sea Cadet Unit.
Known for its strong commitment to community and charity projects, the company was contacted by the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners to see if it could assist the Islington Sea Cadets in preparing their premises for re-opening.
Emprise was delighted to support the iniative and the team were more ably assisted by Derrick Vellosa, a member of the Cadet’s committee.
Mr Vellosa said: “Having been unused for around two years, the Sea Cadet Unit we have in Islington is in need of refurbishment and really needed a good ‘deep clean’.
“There is a big push by the Borough to re-open this once thriving unit but the
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contamination issues can have a serious financial and reputational impact and that thorough and effective cleaning is required in any food preparation situations.
If an establishment doesn’t pass environmental health inspection, it may be forced to close or be penalised if it does not comply with legislation. There are also legal fees to consider should someone sue them directly.
issues’ will hit home for those establishments that aren’t taking cleaning seriously already.”
The report’s findings also have implications for the wider food- production sector. They reinforce the message that any hygiene or
committee is struggling to raise funds for the repairs, so we are extremely grateful to Emprise for their help.”
Mark Little, Managing Director of Emprise’s cleaning division, added: “When we were asked if we could support the Sea Cadet Unit, we were only too pleased to offer our services. Emprise is proud to be associated with our military services and provide support where we can. The Cadet Unit needed some TLC and we’re delighted that after thorough cleaning it’s now shipshape.”
The work included a full dust down of all floors, all carpets and hard floors cleaned, all seating deep cleaned, toilets and showers were descaled and deep cleaned and kitchens degreased and deep cleaned.
The Sea Cadets provide activities and training for young people including sailing, engineering, communications, catering, administration and physical training. Many of the activities result in nationally recognised qualifications.
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“Facilicom works with a number of businesses in the food industry and we specialise in kitchen deep cleaning. These deep cleans are carried out in accordance with legislative guidelines and remove the grease and grime from those difficult areas not covered by our daily service. With people’s health, as well as a business’ sustainability, at stake proper cleaning needs to be the priority,” added Jan-Hein.
Read the ‘The Financial Impact of Poor Food Safety’ report by Checkit here.
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