Kitchen hygiene

Raise kitchen standards to raise health standards.
dealing with social upliftment.

1. KITCHEN HYGIENE PRESENTED BY – POOJA LANGOTE

2. Contents Introduction Objectives Why is kitchen hygiene necessary? Important areas to look into when cleaning your kitchen Four C ’s of kitchen hygiene foe safe food preparation Important kitchen hygiene tips C onclusion

3. Introduction What is Kitchen Hygiene ? H ygiene is the science and practice of maintaining good health through cleanliness F or many households, the kitchen is the most popular room. It’s a place for preparing and cooking food, enjoying a meal together and where people like to congregate. But it’s also a place that should be kept clean and germ-free . Kitchen hygiene is the practice that can reduce the contamination of food and the transmission of bacteria.

4. Objectives Raise the health standards P revent food spoilage I nform and educate people about simple and practical methods of keeping food safe to protect themselves against foodborne diseases . Protect food from adulteration (intentional contamination ). Ensure proper practice in the food trade to prevent the sale of food that is offensive or defective in value and quality .

5. Why is Kitchen Hygiene Necessary ? Key reasons why kitchen hygiene is necessary are – Only a hygienic kitchen can eliminate dust and dirt. Unhygienic kitchen means less nutrition in meals. A hygienic kitchen leads to Hygienic Diet.

6. Important areas to look into when cleaning your kitchen Clothes and sponges Counters U nder sink Appliances Food storage D ustbin

7. Four C’s of kitchen hygiene for safe food preparation Contamination – ensure dirty hands do nottouch food and vice versa Cooking – use the right cooking practices for healthy preparation Chilling – make sure you store food the right way and freeze products at right temerature Cleaning – use good kitchen cleaning products for before and after cooking

8. WASH YOUR HANDS Unclean hands can spread  harmful bacteria around the kitchen  and onto food. It’s important, then that you wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before you prepare food and after touching raw foodstuffs like meat, poultry and vegetables. Important K itchen H ygiene T ips

9. Wash fruits and vegetables You should wash fruit and vegetables under cold running water before eating them to remove germs, and possible traces of pesticides and dirt. Peeling them is also a good idea.

10. Cleaning up Because work surfaces and chopping boards can harbour many germs make sure they are thoroughly washed and cleaned after you have finished preparing food. Washing up sponges, clothes and tea towels can be  the perfect place for bacteria to breed , so wash or replace them regularly.

11. Avoid coughing and sneezing in food areas . Do not prepare food when you are ill, or have an open cut or sore on your hands or arms.

12. Trim your Nails   Fingernails should be kept short, and the undersides should be cleaned frequently with soap and water. Because of their length, longer fingernails can harbor more dirt and bacteria than short nails, thus potentially contributing to the spread of infection.

13. Don’t forget the sink Sinks are where the washing up takes place and where food scraps linger, so it’s important to  clean them regularly to keep the bacteria at bay . Also important, is to remember not to put any foodstuffs down that drain that might cause a  blockage, such as coffee grounds, vegetable peel, and fat and grease.

14. Wear clean clothes . If you wear an apron, make sure the apron is clean. Do not use your apron as a towel. Take off your apron and store it in the proper place before using the restroom.

15. Don’t forget to tie your hair Wear an effective hair restraint while working in a food preparation area. This can include a hair net or hat depending on your local guidelines.

16. Use clean utensils – Illness-causing bacteria can survive in many places around your kitchen, including your hands, utensils, and cutting boards. Unless you wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces the  right  way, you could spread bacteria to your food, and your family.

17. Proper storage of food – Eating a nutritious and balanced diet with plenty of variety is one of the best ways to protect your health. some raw foods and their juices can be contaminated by foodborne pathogens which can make you sick. Storing your food properly is one of the key things you can do to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness

18. C onclusion

19. Thank you !