{"id":3205,"date":"2022-03-23T11:05:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T10:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/wakeup\/?p=3205"},"modified":"2022-03-24T18:10:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T17:10:38","slug":"quick-tips-for-baristas-to-keep-a-clean-workspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/wakeup\/quick-tips-for-baristas-to-keep-a-clean-workspace\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick tips for baristas to keep a clean workspace"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Covid pandemic has highlighted what an important role hygiene plays in our lives and how tiny actions, often overlooked, can actually have a big impact and consequences.<\/p>\n

If you own a coffee shop or work at one, you\u2019ll be familiar by now with all the necessary precautions that keep you and your patrons safe, but besides the obvious health implications, there are other benefits to maintain your caf\u00e9 neat and tidy:
\n– It allows you or your baristas to work faster and better.
\n<\/strong>A Princeton University study<\/a> discovered that the visual cortex is easily overwhelmed by objects that are in our view but aren\u2019t relevant for the task at hand (i.e. clutter!), making it difficult for us humans to stay focused. It is a form of distraction that\u2019s less glaringly obvious, but that still diminishes productivity.
\n– It makes a great impression on customers and keeps them returning.
\n<\/strong>Would you go back to a restaurant that cleans every surface with a dirty rag? We think not, so why would your patrons make an exception for you?
\nBecause a caf\u00e9 frequently gets busy, it\u2019s essential to develop a habit, so you can maintain a space clean as you go, regardless of the numbers of coffees you have to serve at a given time and standards never slip up.
\n– It\u2019s mandatory by law and will you save you from costly fines during inspections.
\n<\/strong>Though the specific regulations may differ from country to country, the foundations often remain the same, especially after the Covid pandemic.<\/p>\n

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Hygiene best practices at the coffee counter<\/h2>\n

While each eatery is unique and requires a custom cleaning checklist and routine, there are some key actions that are universally valid. Let\u2019s take a look at them together:<\/p>\n