Episode 18 - Keeping It Clean: Facility Maintenance & Sanitation

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Smoke Break - Store Managers

Mike Hernandez

25 episodes

3 months ago

"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast that delivers essential management strategies for convenience store managers in just 5-10 minutes. Join host Mike as he shares actionable insights on inventory control, staff management, profitability, and operational excellence. Each episode tackles real-world challenges faced by c-store managers, providing practical solutions you can implement immediately to improve store performance and advance your career. Perfect for busy managers who want to stay ahead in the convenience store industry while maximizing their break time.

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Episode 18 - Keeping It Clean: Facility Maintenance & Sanitation

Smoke Break - Store Managers

3 minutes

6 months ago

Episode 18 - Keeping It Clean: Facility Maintenance & Sanitation

Smoke Break - Episode 18: Keeping It Clean: Facility Maintenance & Sanitation

Episode Duration: 8 minutes

Join host Mike Hernandez as he breaks down essential sanitation practices that go beyond surface cleaning to ensure true food safety. Learn how to implement comprehensive cleaning systems that will impress health inspectors and protect your customers.

Episode Overview

Master critical sanitation areas:

Three-step sanitation process
Equipment cleaning protocols
Cleaning tool management
Drain maintenance procedures
Waste handling systems

Three-Step Sanitation Process

Learn to implement:

Proper cleaning methods
Thorough rinsing techniques
Effective sanitizing procedures
Solution concentration verification
Test strip utilization

Equipment Maintenance

Develop protocols for:

Hot dog roller sanitation
Coffee machine deep cleaning
Soda fountain maintenance
Ice cream machine sanitation
Daily equipment checks

Cleaning Tool Management

Master approaches for:

Proper tool storage
Cross-contamination prevention
Supply separation systems
Replacement schedules
Proper tool sanitation

Facility Problem Areas

Create systems for:

Floor drain maintenance
Moisture control procedures
Dumpster area management
Indoor waste handling
High-risk area identification

Store Manager Action Item

This week's sanitation implementation task:

Create comprehensive cleaning schedule
Include daily, weekly, monthly tasks
Specify appropriate cleaning products
Implement team training
Begin immediate execution

Resources Mentioned

Visit cstorethrive.com for additional sanitation resources

Next Episode Preview

Coming up: Food safety documentation and record keeping strategies.

"Smoke Break" delivers weekly insights for convenience store managers in bite-sized, actionable episodes under 10 minutes.

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