Write down what went wrong and what you did about it in your diary.

Safe method:MaintenanceEffective maintenance is essential to allowyou to clean properly and keep pests out.Safety pointRepair structural damage assoon as it happens e.g.damp/chipped plaster, brokentiles, holes in walls or windows.Why?Structural damage can make yourpremises harder to clean and canattract pests.Check extractor fans andfilters regularly to make surethey are working properly andare free from grease and dirt.Replace chopping boards thatare scratched, pitted or scored.This is to make sure the fans andfilters can do their job properly.Dirt and harmful bacteria cancollect in any areas where theboard is not smooth.Repair or replace anyequipment or utensils that aredamaged or have loose parts.Dirt and harmful bacteria can collectin damaged equipment/utensils.Loose parts may fall into food.Throw away any cracked orchipped dishes and othertableware.Dirt and harmful bacteria can collectin cracks or chips.Make sure your cooking,hot holding and chillingequipment is well maintainedand working properly.Temperature probes shouldbe checked regularly tomake sure their readingsare accurate.If it does not work properly, foodmay not be kept safe.If your probe is not accurate, thenit will not give a reliable measure ofwhether food is at a safe temperature.(See the ‘Prove it’ safe method in theManagement section.)