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Hospitality - Buffet Area

ANCMF-AU-H-BA-01

Objective
To ensure the buffet area in hospitality facilities is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for guests.
Cleaning Methods
Prepare the area by eliminating any loose debris and arranging cleaning supplies on the trolley.
Begin dusting all surfaces with a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
Thoroughly vacuum the carpeted area, ensuring particular attention is paid to edges and corners.
Sanitise food-contact surfaces using a food-safe sanitiser, ensuring to allow the appropriate contact time as per the manufacturer's instructions.
mop floor using a neutral ph cleaner ensuring no residue i left behind
Empty the rubbish bin, replace the liner, and clean the bin using a disinfectant.
Clean the glass surface with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks remain.
Thoroughly wipe down the walls and skirting boards using a damp cloth and a suitable cleaning agent.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, stains, and marks. Floors are spotless with no residue. Rubbish bins are empty and odour-free. Glass surfaces are streak-free. No visible debris on carpeted areas.
GoodMinor dust or marks on surfaces. Floors are clean with minimal residue. Rubbish bins are empty but may have slight odour. Glass surfaces have minor streaks. Minimal debris on carpeted areas.
PassNoticeable dust or marks on surfaces. Floors have visible residue. Rubbish bins are not completely empty or have noticeable odour. Glass surfaces have visible streaks. Noticeable debris on carpeted areas.
FailSurfaces are visibly dirty with dust, stains, or marks. Floors are dirty with significant residue. Rubbish bins are full or have strong odour. Glass surfaces are heavily streaked. Significant debris on carpeted areas.
Required Equipment
  • Microfibre cloth
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloth
  • vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and Bucket
  • food safe sanitiser
  • Glass Cleaner
  • Neutral pH Floor Cleaner
  • Rubbish Bin Liner
Quick Info
Standard Code ANCMF-AU-H-BA-01
Frequency daily
Last Updated Jun 15, 2025
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