Painted walls and doors. These should be spot painted to remove scuffs and dings. Holes should be patched and painted. Maintaining Standards During normal hours of operation, every employee should constantly monitor conditions in his or her immediate work area as each employee shares responsibility for maintaining the environment. All areas should be inspected by management on a regular daily or at least weekly basis using a written checklist that reflects health department standards.
Inspections are worthless unless corrective action is taken.
Monitor to assure that the desired results are obtained on a long-term basis. The elements outlined in this article, when applied consistently, enable management to maintain a facility in an efficient manner. William R. Griffin is president of Cleaning Consultant Services, Inc., Seattle.