HACCP Cleaning Chemicals Dubai - Food-Safe Range for 5 Kitchen Zones

HACCP and Cleaning Chemicals in Dubai Kitchens

HACCP cleaning chemicals are part of every commercial kitchen's food safety plan. Food businesses in Dubai are inspected by Dubai Municipality, and in Abu Dhabi by ADAFSA - inspectors look at how surfaces are cleaned, what chemicals are used where, and whether the records are on file. The right product in each zone, used in the right order, is the simplest way to pass.

Food-Grade and Non-Toxic Kitchen Cleaning Chemicals

Kitchen managers search for food-grade and non-toxic cleaning products because everything in a kitchen ends up near food. Here is what each term means for the Vileson range:

Cleaner, Sanitizer or Disinfectant - Which One When

• Cleaner (All Purpose Cleaner, Multipurpose Cleaner) - removes grease, food residue and dirt. Always the first step.
• Sanitizer (Sanitizer Liquid, 70% alcohol) - reduces bacteria on a cleaned surface in 20-30 seconds. Good between tasks on prep tables and dining tables.
• Disinfectant (Disinfectant Liquid) - kills germs on a cleaned surface with 30-60 seconds contact time. Use at the end of service and after raw meat, poultry or fish prep.

HACCP Zone-by-Zone - Correct Chemical for Each Area

Zone 1 - Food Contact Surfaces

Prep tables, counters, chopping boards, utensil storage · Highest HACCP priority

Food contact surfaces require a two-step protocol: clean then disinfect. The cleaner removes physical soiling; the disinfectant kills pathogens on the now-clean surface. Rinse food contact surfaces with clean water after cleaning and after the disinfectant or sanitizer contact time, so no chemical residue remains.

VT-GC-001 All Purpose Cleaner Dubai UAE Vileson

VT-GC-001

All Purpose Cleaner

Non-toxic cleaner for prep tables, counters and chopping board areas. Wipe, then rinse food contact surfaces with clean water.

Dilution: 1:5 to 1:40 by soiling

VT-DS-002 Disinfectant Liquid Dubai UAE Vileson

VT-DS-002

Disinfectant Liquid

Non-toxic disinfectant for food contact surfaces after cleaning. 30-60 seconds contact time, then rinse with clean water.

Dilution: Ready to use

Sanitizer Liquid Dubai UAE Vileson

Sanitizer Liquid

70% alcohol sanitizer for prep tables, counters and dining tables. 20-30 seconds contact time, then rinse food-prep surfaces with clean water. 5L.

Dilution: Ready to use

Zone 2 - Cooking Equipment

Ovens, grills, flat tops, fryers, extraction hoods · Heavy soiling

Carbonised grease and baked-on food deposits need an alkaline oven and grill cleaner and a few minutes of contact time. Critical: rinse cooking surfaces completely before the equipment returns to service - no chemical residue on surfaces that will contact food.

Never mix Oven & Grill Cleaner with other chemicals. Apply to a warm surface, leave 5-10 minutes, scrub and rinse thoroughly before returning to service. Suitable for stainless steel hoods, fryers and griddles. Not for aluminium. Wear gloves.

VT-KC-005 Oven & Grill Cleaner Dubai UAE Vileson

VT-KC-005

Oven & Grill Cleaner

Alkaline cleaner for carbonised grease on ovens, grills, griddles, fryers and stainless steel hoods. Apply to a warm surface, leave 5-10 minutes, scrub, rinse completely. Not for aluminium.

Dilution: Ready to use - 5-10 min on a warm surface

VT-GC-002 Multipurpose Cleaner Dubai UAE Vileson

VT-GC-002

Multipurpose Cleaner

Non-toxic, near-neutral pre-spray for general kitchen surfaces and stainless steel equipment exteriors. Spray, wipe, rinse and dry.

Dilution: Ready to use

Zone 3 - Dishwashing

All crockery, utensils, glassware, pots and pans · Direct food contact items

Manual and machine dishwashing need a food-grade dish detergent that rinses cleanly without leaving residue. Do not use general purpose cleaners on crockery and utensils - use a dish detergent and rinse every item thoroughly with clean water.

VT-KC-002 Dish Washing Liquid Dubai UAE Vileson

VT-KC-002

Dish Washing Liquid

Food-grade dish washing liquid for crockery, utensils, glassware and pots. Rinse all items thoroughly. 5L.

Dilution: Dose per label in warm water

VT-KC-003 Machine Dish Wash Dubai UAE Vileson

VT-KC-003

Machine Dish Wash

Food-grade, low-foam liquid for commercial dishwashing machines. 5L.

Dilution: Dose per label

Zone 4 - Kitchen Floors

All kitchen floor areas including under equipment · Slip hazard control critical

Kitchen floors need antibacterial mopping at the end of every service, because food spills and foot traffic carry soil and bacteria around the kitchen. Do not use the kitchen floor mop on other areas - cross-contamination between floor and food-contact zones is a HACCP failure.

VT-DS-007 Antibacterial Floor & Surface Cleaner Dubai UAE Vileson

VT-DS-007

Antibacterial Floor & Surface Cleaner

Non-toxic floor cleaner for the end-of-service mop. Use a separate mop for the kitchen.

Dilution: 60ml per 5L bucket

Zone 5 - Staff Hygiene Points

Handwashing stations, staff toilets · Personal hygiene critical control point

Staff hand hygiene is a critical HACCP control point. Wash hands with Hand Wash at the basin before handling food and after breaks, raw food or waste, and use Hand Sanitizer Gel at kitchen entry points.

VT-PC-001 Hand Wash Dubai UAE Vileson

VT-PC-001

Hand Wash

Paraben-free hand wash for kitchen handwashing stations. Contains glycerin. 500ml and 5L.

Dilution: Ready to use

Hand Sanitizer Gel Dubai UAE Vileson

Hand Sanitizer Gel

WHO formula, for staff at kitchen entry and each station, after handwashing. 50ml, 500ml and 5L.

Dilution: Ready to use

Cleaning Stainless Steel Kitchen Equipment

Most Dubai commercial kitchens run on stainless steel - prep tables, sinks, shelving, extraction hoods and equipment exteriors. Stainless steel only resists corrosion while its surface layer stays intact, so the chemical and the method both matter.

• Daily cleaning: Multipurpose Cleaner (VT-GC-002) is near-neutral (pH 7.5) and ready to use. Spray, wipe in the direction of the grain, then rinse and dry.
• Baked-on grease on hoods and grills: Oven & Grill Cleaner (VT-KC-005) contains sodium hydroxide. Apply to a warm surface only where needed, leave 5-10 minutes and rinse completely with clean water. Never use it on aluminium.
• Disinfectant on steel: do not leave chlorine bleach or hypochlorite products to dry on stainless steel - chloride causes pitting corrosion. Rinse after the contact time.
• No abrasive scourers or steel wool: scratches trap food soil and bacteria, which is a HACCP risk on food contact equipment.

HACCP Documentation for Kitchen Inspections

Inspectors check your cleaning chemical programme as part of the HACCP plan. Keep these records in the kitchen office:

• A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for every chemical on site. Vileson provides English SDS on request for each product, and HACCP documentation upon request.
• A chemical list by zone with product names and SKUs - the reference matrix below can be used as your list.
• Dilution and contact-time instructions posted at each cleaning station.
• The cleaning schedule and signed checklists for each zone.
• Chemicals stored away from food, packaging and prep areas, in their original labelled containers - see our chemical storage guide for commercial kitchens.
• Staff training records for chemical handling - see how to train cleaning staff on chemical safety.
• A Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch verification, available on request.

HACCP Chemical Reference Matrix

Quick reference for kitchen staff and HACCP auditors. English SDS, COA and HACCP documentation are available upon request for every product - keep them on file for inspections.