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[morganckennedy]

I recently started working at an older, smaller facility that wants to become SQF after previously working at a larger plant that was already SQF certified. They currently do not have an area designated for cleaning within the facility as required in 11.2.5.6. In addition, due to the small capacity it is not possible to convert a room into a cleaning area.

 

In my experience, this would be an automatic failure for SQF. I was wondering if it would be possible to partition part of a room off with curtains for cleaning? The plan would be to have portable tanks for water and soap, luggers for storing cleaned utensils, and would be in a part of the room with a floor drain. I am not sure if this will work, as from what I know is it has to actually be a room just for cleaning but wanted to get confirmation.

 

Thanks in advance! 

[Scampi]

There is nothing in the room that specifically says you need a cleaning room

 

As long as the area is free from ingredients, packaging and FG when sanitation activities occur AND there is a floor drain you're good to go

[Evans X.]

Greetings Morgan,

 

You don't actually need a room. The point is that the cleaning equipment and chemical agents must not be readily accesible to anyone not authorized to use them or in times that they shouldn't be used. The easiest solution would be to get a large locker in which they will be placed and describe who is responsible for locking / unlocking and reporting any deviations (eg broken lock). If the locker can be placed in view of a security camera then it's even better!

 

As for drainage system it should be all around since the cleaning waste waters have to go somewhere thoughout the facility. Point is it doesn't have to be exactly at the storage, it is only a precaution in case of leakage.

 

Regards!

Edited by Evans X., 23 August 2023 - 01:35 PM.

[morganckennedy]

Thanks y'all, I appreciate the replies and seems like this will be easier than I thought.