When carrying out our cleaning regime, we’ll do everything we can to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination, traces of allergens, the build-up of bio-films, and other risks that food production companies face. Therefore, by using these services, you can have peace of mind that you are operating your food production facilities in line with the relevant industry standards.
We adopt an approach to food production cleaning that sets us apart from other cleaning companies out there. We tailor all our cleaning operations to our clients, to provide the highest level of support and service. This approach is based on responsiveness, relationships and reliability; we respond to requirements effectively and efficiently, we focus on building positive relationships with our clients, and we provide a reliable, cost-effective service to food production companies and facilities.
We recognise that a ‘one size fits all’ approach simply doesn’t work - our clients all have different requirements. That’s why we focus on understanding these needs, to deliver a service that meets and exceeds them. Whilst daily hand-cleaning might be sufficient for one business, another might require high-level cleaning tools. Different businesses will require different levels of cleaning, from general dry cleaning to the use of product-specific detergents and sanitisers.
If you’re interested in our food production cleaning services and would like to learn more about our services in general or receive a tailored quote, then our friendly team would be happy to help. Please get in touch by calling 0333 240 1149 or completing our easy online form.
Our services are carried out by a team of specialists that fully understand and appreciate the importance of
outstanding hygiene in the food production and manufacturing industry. Whether our team attends an abattoir, a processed food production factory, or even meat production plants, they will always execute our services to the highest standards, personalising their approach to suit the needs of your business. With that in mind, we can offer the following to our clients:
If there are any other requirements that you have or any other parts of our service that you have in mind, then our team would be happy to discuss them with you. We’re passionate about offering a tailored service to the businesses we serve. Just give us a call on 0333 240 1149 to discuss your requirements.
Here at Sentrex, we also use an effective, dedicated system that ensures our service includes all of the relevant structures and processes that are needed to carry out a thorough cleaning service for your food production business. When our services are underway, we will also carry out audits and other tailored processes that allow us to review how well our services are being delivered and how well they are working. This will be monitored and analysed in line with the agreed key performance indicators. These KPIs could be:
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an industry-standard seven-step process for managing food safety hazards. HACCP principles include the following:
Hazard analysis - This involves identifying where hazards are likely to be or occur. Each hazard must then have its risk evaluated, before putting procedures in place to prevent, eliminate or control the risks.
Identifying control points - These are steps in the process where control measures are put into place to prevent, eliminate or reduce the hazards.
Establishing critical limits - These limits are a maximum or minimum level that must be met. Regulations usually inform these limits, and criteria can include temperatures and pH levels.
Monitor critical control points - Monitoring may involve observations or measurements to confirm whether or not the critical limits are being met. Methods implemented here will allow corrective actions to be taken quickly.
Corrective actions - These will be taken at the earliest opportunity when a critical control point occurs. These actions will aim to prevent, reduce or completely eliminate the hazards.
Verification procedures - All steps in this process will be regularly reviewed and verified to ensure that they are still effective, in order to keep your food, customers and employees safe.
Record-keeping - This involves documenting the plan and procedures to ensure that you are meeting and upholding the relevant industry standards and regulations.
These principles are a legal requirement and are enforced by both the HSE and the Food Safety Authority. At Sentrex, we offer the very best HACCP cleaning services to the food industry. Our tailored support ensures that your food production environment operates within the highest standards of hygiene.
No two food production companies are the same, and your needs may be different to those of your competitors. As such, we tailor our approach to each of our clients. When identifying your HACCP cleaning service needs, we consider:
While our methods are based on established industry best practices, we incorporate innovation where possible to provide the best standard of cleaning possible. Our service incorporates a full cleaning method validation process to ensure post-cleaning results are deliverable with consistency.
Food production and manufacturing facilities need extremely high levels of hygiene and specialist cleaning services to ensure that they reduce several risks. These risks can come from unwanted infestations from pests, odours, and contamination. Regarding the latter, cross-contamination poses one of the greatest risks - it can occur in many different settings and ways, including through decomposing food matter, and through build-up that occurs at wall junctions and within food production machinery.
If these risks become a reality, then one of the greatest concerns is that food can become unsuitable for human consumption. Not only can this cause illness, but it can also cause several other consequences for your business, including penalties and prosecution. Here are the consequences that having poor hygiene in a food production and manufacturing facility can include:
Contamination of products - This can occur in many different settings and ways. For example, using contaminated water or ice to wash and pack fruits and vegetables can contaminate those products. If harmful germs are present on food processing surfaces, then germs can spread to the foods that touch these surfaces.
Bacteria, parasites and viruses - These can cause over 200 illnesses with varying degrees of severity, from diarrhoea to cancers. Unsafe food can cause a vicious spread of disease, so it’s important to minimise the risk of bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Cross-contamination of allergens - This tends to happen when several food products are produced on the same premises, and it tends to happen unintentionally when an allergen enters a product at some stage throughout the production process. Effective cleaning methods can remove the presence of allergens and therefore reduce the risk.
Risk of prosecution - If you breach food safety legislation and food hygiene regulations, you could face prosecution or serious financial penalties. This can lead to the loss of the business entirely.
Loss of reputation and customers - If you earn a bad reputation for having poor food hygiene standards, then your reputation will start to deteriorate within the industry. This can then lead to a loss of customers, which can have severe consequences for your business. It may even lead to the end of your company.
Hygiene Management Control & Reporting
Sentrex provide total assurance with customers audits and required practices, because reporting is just as important a HACCP standard as any other. We utilise a dedicated system to ensure that we meet our own stringent standards. The many process reviews and audits we perform include:
The system incorporates a formal review process so that any identified changes can be made to cleaning operations in order to deliver an improved level of service to production.
Food Safety (HACCP)
Sentrex deliver a complete cleaning service to food production companies with a clear understanding of the requirements for Food Safety. As an integral part of site pre-requisite programmes, cleaning services delivered by Sentrex will effectively support your HACCP food safety plan.
Comprehensive records of cleaning are produced including details of post hygiene cleaning standards checks.
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To understand how we can help add measurable value to your business please give us a call and speak with one of our Food Industry Cleaning advisors.
When it comes to hygiene, food production and manufacturing facilities have a great responsibility to ensure that they keep their facilities clean and safe for those that work in the area and for those that will consume the products that they manufacture. Measures must be in place to uphold hygiene standards throughout the entire process, from food handling to process and packaging. At all of these stages, specialist cleaning services are vital.
With our food production cleaning, you can reduce the risks that come with poor hygiene. You can also rest assured that everything has been done to uphold the utmost level of hygiene standards on your premises to keep your staff and customers safe. Not only does this help you to fulfil a moral obligation to ensure the safety of others, but it also means you’ll be following industry standards and all the relevant rules and regulations, thus avoiding penalties, prosecution and other serious consequences for your business.
If you have a food production and manufacturing business in the UK and need some assistance with your cleaning, then our experienced and reliable team would be happy to help. If you have any questions about our services, please give our team a call on 0333 240 1149. If you’re ready to enquire and receive a quote, complete our online contact form on our website.
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