- OBJECTIVE:
- To lay down the procedure for cleaning of Scoops, Spoons and Trolleys.
- SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable for the procedure for cleaning of Scoops, Spoons and Trolleys at {Company Name} {Location}.
- RESPONSIBILITY:
- WH Executive/Designee – is responsible for ensuring compliance with the SOP.
- Head Warehouse – is responsible for compliance of the SOP.
- ACCOUNTABILITY:
QA Head shall be Accountable for implementation of SOP.
- PROCEDURE:
- Used scoops, spoons and utensils shall be collected in the polybag, and affixed with “TO BE CLEANED” status label and shall be transferred to the respective washing area in a trolley.
- Scrub the inner and outer surface thoroughly with nylon scrubber/brush and wash with potable water till there is no visible residue of previous product/material.
- Again, clean the scoops, spoons and utensils with potable water and drain the water.
- Give a final rinse with Purified Water.Remove the excess water by wiping with dry lint free cloth.
- Wipe with lint free cloth, soaked in 70% IPA, and allow them to air dry.Dried scoops, spoons and utensils shall be stored in designated place after putting them in poly bags duly labelled with “CLEANED”.
- Check the physical defects if any, then affix the cleaned status label.
- If found any physical defects don’t use the scoop for any further materials.
- If the cleaned scoops, spoons and utensils are not used for a period of 6 days (It can be vary as per cleaned equipment hold time study), they shall be re-cleaned before use as per procedure mentioned above.
- Cleaning of trolley used for carrying the dispensing, shall be done as follows:
- The trolleys shall be cleaned after emptying the materials at wash area.
- Clean the total surface of trolley thoroughly by using vacuum cleaner.
- Clean the inner and outer surfaces of trolley with dry mop including wheels with clean lint free cloth till visually clean.
- Finally wipe the entire surface including the wheels with 70 % IPA wetted lint free cloth and allow to air dry.
- After cleaning, bring the trolley from the wash area to the designated storage area.Cleaning activities shall be recorded in the cleaning record.
- Handling of idle Scoops and Spoons:
- If any equipment/machine are idle for more than 6 days, affix the label, “Clean Before Use”.
- Before affixing the label ensure that the scoops and spoons are properly cleaned.
- Before usage cleaning of scoops and spoons shall be performed as per the procedure.
- REFERENCES:
Not Applicable
- ANNEXURES:
| Annexure No. | Title of Annexure |
| Annexure- I | Cleaning record of Scoops and Spoons |
- DISTRIBUTION:
- Controlled Copy No. 01 : Head Quality Assurance
- Controlled Copy No. 02 : Head Warehouse
- Master Copy : Quality Assurance Department
- ABBREVIATIONS:
| No. | : | Number |
| SOP | : | Standard Operating Procedure |
| IPA | : | Iso Propyl Alcohol. |
| SS | : | Stainless steel |
| QA | : | Quality Assurance |
- REVISION HISTORY:
CHANGE HISTORY LOG
| Revision No. | Details of Changes | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
| 00 | New SOP | Not Applicable | To Be Written Manual |
Annexure-I
CLEANING RECORD OF SCOOPS AND SPOONS
Frequently Asked Questions?
Q: How are used scoops, spoons, and utensils collected and labeled?
Ans: Used scoops, spoons, and utensils are collected in a polybag and affixed with a “TO BE CLEANED” status label. They are then transferred to the respective washing area in a trolley.
Q: How are scoops, spoons, and utensils cleaned?
Ans: The inner and outer surfaces of the scoops, spoons, and utensils are scrubbed thoroughly with a nylon scrubber/brush and washed with potable water until there is no visible residue of the previous product/material. They are then rinsed again with potable water and drained. Again rinse with purified water and dry with lint free cloth.
Q: How are scoops, spoons, and utensils disinfected?
Ans: They are wiped with a lint-free cloth soaked in 70% IPA and allowed to air dry.
Q: How is excess water removed from scoops, spoons, and utensils?
Ans: Excess water is removed by wiping with a dry lint-free cloth.
Q: How are scoops, spoons, and utensils dried and stored?
Ans: Dried scoops, spoons, and utensils are stored in a designated place after being put in polybags labeled “CLEANED”. They are checked for any physical defects, and if any are found, the scoop is not used for any further materials.
Q: How are scoops, spoons, and utensils inspected for defects?
Ans: Dried scoops, spoons, and utensils are checked for any physical defects before being stored. If any defects are found, the scoop is not used for any further materials.
Q: How often are cleaned scoops, spoons, and utensils re-cleaned?
Ans: If the cleaned scoops, spoons, and utensils are not used for a period of 6 days.
Q: How are trolleys used for carrying dispensing materials cleaned?
Ans: Trolleys are cleaned after emptying the materials at the wash area. The total surface of the trolley is cleaned thoroughly using a vacuum cleaner. The inner and outer surfaces of the trolley, including the wheels, are then cleaned with a dry mop and a clean lint-free cloth until visually clean. Finally, the entire surface, including the wheels, is wiped with a 70% IPA-wetted lint-free cloth and allowed to air dry. The trolley is then brought from the wash area to the designated storage area, and the cleaning activities are recorded in the cleaning record.
Q: How are idle scoops and spoons handled?
Ans: If any scoops or spoons are idle for more than 6 days, they are labeled “Clean Before Use”. Before affixing the label, the scoops and spoons are ensured to be properly cleaned. Before use, the scoops and spoons are cleaned as per the given procedure.