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Illicit Still - Cellar Cleaning Checklist

by Illicit Still, from the Community

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This cellar cleaning checklist helps bars and pubs maintain safe, hygienic beverage operations. It guides staff through daily housekeeping, stock storage, and removal of empty kegs; checks on cellar temperature (11–13 degrees), gas cylinder security, beer line cooler temperatures and ice wells, lighting and locks, and ice machine cleaning. Monthly deep-clean tasks include walls and doors, BIB connectors, valves and grills, and deck scrubbing. Includes manager sign-off for accountability.

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