8.1 Cleaning Schedule

# 8.1 Cleaning Schedule

**Little Coffee Bean Co**
**Version:** V2
**Date:** October 2025
**SOP Number:** 8.1

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## Purpose

To establish a standardised weekly cleaning and maintenance schedule for all Little Coffee Bean Co locations, ensuring consistent hygiene standards, equipment longevity, and compliance with UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) requirements.

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## Scope

This schedule applies to all Little Coffee Bean Co locations (mobile Tuk Tuks and fixed shops). Each location manager must adapt this schedule based on local conditions, equipment availability, and operational hours.

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## Weekly Cleaning Schedule Overview

| **Task** | **Mon** | **Tue** | **Wed** | **Thu** | **Fri** | **Sat** | **Sun** |
|———-|——–|——–|——–|——–|——–|——–|——–|
| Deep clean worktops & behind machines | ✓ | | | | | | |
| Clean inside/outside fridges | | ✓ | | | | | |
| Check stock for expired items | | | ✓ | | | | |
| Deep clean grill | | | | ✓ | | | |
| Deep clean panini machine | | | | | ✓ | | |
| Deep clean coffee machine | | | | | | ✓ | |
| Deep clean pizza oven | | | | | | | ✓ |
| Clean inside/outside cupboards | | | | | ✓ | | |
| Fryer oil change | | ✓ | | | | | |
| Sweep & mop floor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Empty bins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Litter pick (external) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit SFBB file & clipboards | | | ✓ | | | | |
| Count safe | | | | ✓ | | | |
| Clean windows | | | | | | ✓ | |
| Order stock for week ahead | | | | | | | ✓ |
| Full stock check & reorder | | | | | | | ✓ |

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## Daily Tasks (All Days)

– Sweep and mop floor
– Empty bins
– Litter pick (external areas)
– Wipe down counters and tills
– Clean customer-facing surfaces

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## Weekly Deep Clean Tasks

### Monday: Worktops & Behind Machines
– Deep clean all worktops
– Move equipment and clean behind/under all machines
– Clean baseboards and skirting boards
– Wipe down all walls in food prep area

### Tuesday: Fridges & Fryer Oil
– Remove all stock from fridges
– Clean inside and outside of all fridges
– Check temperature logs
– Change fryer oil (if applicable)

### Wednesday: Stock Check & SFBB Audit
– Check all stock for expired items in fridges, freezers, displays, and cupboards
– Remove and dispose of expired items
– Audit SFBB file and clipboards for missing information
– Review cleaning logs and temperature records

### Thursday: Grill & Safe Count
– Deep clean grill (remove grease buildup)
– Degrease all surfaces
– Count safe and reconcile cash

### Friday: Panini Machine & Cupboards
– Deep clean panini machine (remove food residue)
– Clean heating plates thoroughly
– Clean inside and outside of all cupboards
– Organize stock neatly

### Saturday: Coffee Machine & Windows
– Deep clean coffee machine (see SOP 8.2)
– Clean windows inside and outside
– Polish glass and mirrors
– Clean entrance area thoroughly

### Sunday: Pizza Oven & Stock Order
– Deep clean pizza oven inside and top
– Remove ash and debris
– Order stock for week ahead
– Full stock check and record low items

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## Cleaning Standards

– All surfaces must be visibly clean and free of grease, food residue, and debris
– All equipment must be cleaned according to manufacturer guidelines
– All cleaning must follow food safety protocols
– Cleaning records must be completed and filed
– Any damage or maintenance issues must be reported immediately

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## Responsibility

– **All Staff:** Complete daily tasks
– **Shift Managers:** Oversee daily cleaning and complete weekly deep cleans
– **Store Manager:** Verify cleaning standards and audit weekly tasks
– **Directors:** Review cleaning logs monthly and address any compliance issues

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## References

– UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) Guidance
– Safer Food Better Business Pack (SFBB)
– Equipment Manufacturer Guidelines