Simple swab test provides a one-step hygiene monitoring tool, able to measure minute levels of protein residue on surfaces and aimed mainly at smaller food service and catering establishements
Rather than relying on visual inspection to check whether a surface has been cleaned effectively, Biotrace International, a manufacturer and supplier of specialist microbiology and life science products, has made it even easier and cost effective to actually test for this.
The Check It surface hygiene test provides instant results and is the ideal hygiene-monitoring tool for smaller food service and catering establishments.
Available in packs of 50, each swab has been pre-moistened so no preparation is necessary.
In line with Biotrace's 'keep it simple' philosophy, Check It can be used with confidence by any business where food hygiene is critical, for example, fast food outlets, restaurants, supermarkets, pubs and hotels.
The instant results obtained from Check It offers users minimum disruption to other day-to-day procedures.
One simple swab can measure minute levels of protein residue on all types of surfaces, specifically food contact surfaces that could pose a risk of cross contamination.
For instance, kitchen counter tops, food preparation areas, cutting boards, utensils and hard to clean areas.
Colin Hunt, product manager for Check It, says: "For such a small financial outlay, food manufacturers and service providers can benefit in so many ways.
Swabbing surfaces just once a day to check that cleaning has been effective can help implement and improve HACCP regimes, demonstrate due diligence, reduce the risk of food safety incidents as well as developing a hygiene culture among a company1s employees.
Check It is an ideal choice for the smaller organisation because anyone can carry out the test - no training is required and no expensive equipment is needed to read results.
The test is simplicity itself."
