Why Is Sanitation So Important in the Food Industry?

In food processing and the food industry, a single lapse in sanitation can lead to serious problems that affect safety, reputation, and profits. All of these can be avoided with the right food plant sanitation and hygiene in place.

Here are some of the biggest reasons professional sanitation is critical:

• Preventing contamination: Eliminates harmful bacteria, mold, and allergens before they affect your products
• Maintaining compliance: Meets and often exceeds provincial and federal food safety regulations
• Protecting your reputation: Reduces the risk of recalls and negative publicity

• Extending equipment life: Prevents buildup that can damage machinery and slow production
• Improving safety for staff: Reduces workplace hazards related to unclean equipment or surfaces

Our plant cleaning services are exactly what your processing equipment needs to stay safe, compliant, and running at peak performance.

Sanitizing Food Processing Equipment for Your Unique Facility

Drawing on over 50 years of industry experience, it’s safe to say that our food production sanitation services are the best in the business. We provide a complete suite of disinfection services to keep your food processing facility clean and compliant with all relevant regulations.

We’ll take the time to understand your unique cleaning requirements and develop a plan that meets the specifications of your plant and keeps your facility compliant with provincial health and safety regulations.

We provide factory sanitation services for a variety of industries, including:

• Poultry/pork/red meat processing
• Seafood and fish
• Ready-to-eat (RTE) processing facility
• Prepared frozen foods

• Fruit and vegetable processing
• Canning facilities
• Bakeries
• …and more!

Do you have any special considerations that need to be made for your food production plant? We’re happy to tell you more about how we can accommodate your requests. Feel free to get in touch with us to discuss the details of the job.

Which Areas in a Food Plant Require the Most Sanitation Cleaning?

Not all areas of a food processing facility carry the same risk of contamination. Some zones require more frequent and thorough sanitation to protect product quality and safety.

Key high-risk areas that demand special attention include:

• Conveyor belts: Continuous use makes them prone to buildup and bacterial growth.
• Slicers and grinders: Direct contact with raw or cooked foods requires deep cleaning.
• Packaging lines: Surfaces can transfer contaminants to finished products.

• Mixing and preparation stations: High-traffic workspaces with constant ingredient handling.
• Drainage areas: Moisture and residue create ideal conditions for bacterial growth.

By targeting these zones with focused cleaning protocols, contamination risks can be significantly reduced. Consistently monitoring and addressing these areas helps maintain both food safety and regulatory compliance.

Certified Food Processing Plant Cleaning

As a certified food protection and sanitation company, we provide our customers with an independent assessment of their food safety practices and procedures. This helps business owners ensure that their facility follows the best practices for preventing foodborne illness and protecting their customers.

We’re also accredited by the Ontario Food Protection Association (OFPA), the provincial organization for setting standards in food safety. The OFPA membership provides us with third-party verification that our processes and procedures meet the highest standards for food safety.

The above credentials are essential when you want to work with an industry leader who can provide clear and actionable guidance about the measures needed to keep your facility running optimally.

Our Food Plant Sanitation Services:

Here’s a brief outline of some of our most-requested food plant sanitation services:

• Cleaning and sanitizing all food contact surfaces
• Providing cycle cleaning and sanitizing programs for processing equipment
• Implementing safety procedures

• Conducting third-party audits
• Consulting on best practices for food safety and sanitation

What To Expect From a Food Plant Sanitation Process

We follow a detailed sanitation process that meets strict regulatory standards and adapts to each client’s needs. Our team begins by assessing your facility and identifying high-risk areas. We then create a tailored cleaning plan, schedule work to avoid production interruptions, and use industry-approved methods to clean and disinfect all targeted zones. Finally, we document each step, review results, and make adjustments as regulations or production requirements change.

We understand that every facility operates differently, so we discuss a customized process with you after we’ve assessed your plant and reviewed your specific needs.

How Is Cross Contamination Prevented?

We adhere to strict separation protocols, including designated tools, colour-coded cleaning supplies, and proper sequencing of cleaning tasks to avoid spreading contaminants from one area to another. In addition, the sanitation process includes thorough equipment disassembly to ensure every surface is addressed, reducing the risk of cross-contact between allergen and non-allergen products.

To further minimize contamination risks, all cleaning tools are sanitized before being moved between zones. Finally, ongoing staff training reinforces these protocols, ensuring that best practices are consistently applied during every cleaning cycle.

Never Disrupt Your Schedule for Food Plant Sanitation

We aim to simplify things by offering customized food plant sanitation services to fit your specific needs and schedule. Our experienced and knowledgeable team will work with you to develop a sanitation plan that complements your production. We always put your facility first so you can expect a convenient experience with our company.

What’s Considered a Good Sanitation Schedule?

The frequency of sanitation depends on the type of products you handle, your production schedule, and regulatory requirements. Many facilities require daily cleaning, while high-risk operations, such as those involving raw meat or ready-to-eat foods, may require multiple sanitation cycles each day. We’ll help you create a customized schedule that balances compliance, operational needs, and workflow.