In mass catering, a single hygiene failure can affect the health of hundreds of people. That is why hygiene at Ada Catering is bound to written rules at every step of production — and those rules are never relaxed under any circumstances.
Goods-In and Storage
- All ingredients are bought daily from registered, approved suppliers
- The temperature of cold-chain deliveries is checked on arrival; any product that fails the check is returned
- Dry goods, fruit and vegetables, and meat products are stored in separate storerooms at the correct temperature
- First in, first out (FIFO) applies in every storeroom; no unlabelled or undated product is kept on site
Production Area Rules
- Preparation areas and equipment for raw and cooked products are kept strictly separate (cross-contamination control)
- All surfaces and equipment are cleaned to a daily cleaning and disinfection plan, and every clean is recorded
- Cooking and holding temperatures are measured regularly; food is never held in the temperature danger zone
- No one other than assigned staff may enter the production area
Staff Hygiene
- All kitchen staff complete hygiene training and undergo periodic health checks
- Caps, masks, gloves and work aprons are mandatory in the production area
- Hand-hygiene stations are positioned at the entrance to, and inside, the production area
- Any member of staff showing signs of illness is removed from production until fully recovered
Transport and Service
- Meals travel in insulated thermo containers; the hot chain is protected right up to delivery
- Transport vehicles are used solely for food deliveries and are disinfected regularly
- Service equipment is washed on an industrial dishwashing line after every use
- Sample retention: a reference sample is taken from every production run and kept for the legally required period
Audits and Traceability
Our hygiene plans are not merely applied — they are recorded. Cleaning schedules, temperature measurements, staff health records and supplier documentation are checked regularly. Alongside official inspections, we carry out our own periodic internal audits, and every non-conformity we find is closed with corrective action.
We are always glad to welcome corporate customers who would like to see our hygiene practices for themselves at our production facility. You can reach us through our contact page to arrange an appointment.