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FOOD HYGIENE FIVE-STAR HYGIENE


Harrison Wipes explain the importance of having a colour-coded cloth system in professional kitchens of any size or reputation in order to provide the best possible hygiene solution.


If you visit a five-star hotel or a Michelin starred restaurant, you would expect the levels of food hygiene to also be five-star.


Recently the media has raised horror stories highlighting top reviewed celebrity restaurants with abysmal food hygiene practices. These scare stories have elevated concern for what lies behind the scenes. What may look ok on the surface may not always be what it appears.


The Food Standards Agency (FSA) operates the well-known Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) across the UK.


The aim of this scheme is to increase and maintain food hygiene standards by helping customers choose where to eat. Information on hygiene standards is provided for takeaways, restaurants, cafes, pubs and supermarkets, as well as other food establishments.


This rating scheme enables customers to check an establishment’s FHRS score before eating out, resulting in an informed decision. This means that ensuring food hygiene compliance is now vital in succeeding against fierce industry competition.


The primary purpose of colour- coding is to help prevent cross- contamination. The main cause of food cross-contamination is biological. This is when harmful bacterial is transferred from one food product or surface to another.


The presence of harmful bacteria can turn an otherwise tasty meal into a potentially life threatening experience regardless of age and health.


The FSA stated that each year in the UK an average of one million cases of food borne illnesses are reported, equating to 20,000 hospitalisations and an astonishing 500 deaths. These staggering figures cost the UK economy £1.5billion annually.


As most bacteria are killed at temperatures exceeding 75°C, the greatest risk of cross-contamination


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is between uncooked and cooked foods, which can become a breeding ground for bacteria.


Eliminating cross- contamination requires excellent food hygiene habits including frequent cleaning of work surfaces and utensils.


Many industrial kitchens use colour-coded tools with different types of food such as red for raw meat or yellow for cooked meat, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.


With the introduction of colour-coded cleaning cloths, cross-contamination can be further reduced.


Harrison Wipes offer a range of colour- coded cloths, specifically designed to create a segregated wiping solution. For instance, Harrison Wipes’ All Purpose Lightweight Cloths are ideal for general purpose cleaning tasks including mopping spills and drips, collecting food and dirt and washing surfaces.


As a cloth is only as clean as the last thing it has come into contact with, the safest way to guarantee food safety is to coordinate work surfaces and areas by colour.


Another added benefit of using colour-coded cloths is the prevention of allergen cross-contamination. For example, if a customer is allergic to shellfish, this method of colour-coded cloths can help to reduce the likelihood of allergens entering their food and making them seriously ill.


Colour-coding can also help employees to maintain high levels of food hygiene by making sure food prepared is safe to eat, which is a legal requirement.


Harrison Wipes Hygiene Heavy Duty Cloths are best for rigorous cleaning tasks as they easily collect food particles and have an excellent absorbency capacity and speed.


Food business owners are at risk of facing prosecution, imprisonment, fines and bans from premises or using equipment if they fail to meet hygiene standards and laws.


This simple colour-coding system can provide easy identification as to which cloth the employee should be using in conjunction with other cleaning equipment they may use as part of a comprehensive hygiene system.


The Harrison Wipes colour-coded range is available in five colours to provide maximum cleaning efficiency, ensuring your kitchen runs safely and smoothly.


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