Wiping and Cleaning Glassware, Cutlery, and Silverware – Restaurant | BAR | Hotels

Keeping your glassware, cutlery, and silverware clean is essential in any restaurant. Not only does it ensure good hygiene practices, but it also enhances the overall dining experience for your customers. Here are some tips to help you wipe and clean your glassware, cutlery, and silverware effectively:

• Always use hot, soapy water to clean your glassware, cutlery, and silverware. This will help to remove any grease, food particles, and bacteria.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe your glassware and silverware. Avoid using abrasive materials, as they can scratch the surface and damage the items.
• When cleaning cutlery, pay attention to the crevices and corners of the utensils. These areas can easily trap food particles and bacteria, so be sure to clean them thoroughly.
• Dry your glassware and silverware with a lint-free cloth. This will help to prevent streaks and water spots.
• Store your glassware, cutlery, and silverware in a dry, clean place. Avoid stacking them too tightly, as this can cause damage to the items.

Glassware Wiping and Polishing:

1. Prepare hot water.
2.  Fill up 25% of the soaking pan or wine cooler with boiling water. (Water needs to be Changed if it gets cold).
3.  Prepare a dry and cleaned glass cloth. 
4.  Hold the glass stem/bottom with one end of the cloth over the hot water and let the steam surround the glass.
5.  Insert one corner of the glass cloth, bunched into the glass end.
6.  Put the right-hand thumb into the glass and the fingers outside the glass.
7.  Move the glass cloth clockwise to polish.
8.  Put all polished glasses upside down on the tray.
9.  Always hold the glass at the stem or bottom

Cutlery Wiping and Polishing:

1. Prepare hot water.
2.  Fill up 25% of the soaking pan or wine cooler with boiling water. (Water needs to be Changed if it gets cold).
3.  Prepare a dry and clean wiping cloth. 
4.  Put cutlery in the hot water with the handle up.
5.  Group different types of cutleries in order.
6.  Hold the handle of the cutlery and dip it into hot water.
7.  FoldFold / Folding - The process of gently mixing of one ingredient with another. the cloth into half, and put the left end of the cloth on the right hand.
8.  Hold the cutlery handle with the left hand using the cloth.
9.  Use another end of glass cloth to polish the cutlery.
10.  The handle is to be polished last before putting it on the clean tray.
11.  Once polished, don’t touch the cutlery.

Important Points to note before service:

• Glassware must be free of chips, stains, dirt, or watermarks.
•  Silver and flatware must not be tarnished, broken, flaked, worn, damaged, or dented in any way.
•  Never give a warm glass to a guest.
•  Silverware must not be used if crooked.

By following these tips, you can ensure that your glassware, cutlery, and silverware remain clean and hygienic and that your customers enjoy a pleasant dining experience.

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