A deep clean rota that gets done, day by day
By the Daybook teamPublished 20 October 2026Last checked 20 October 2026
Covers: England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with notes for Scotland
The short answer
Give each day of the week one or two bigger cleaning jobs instead of saving them for a quiet day that never comes. Whoever does it signs it, and a manager checks it.
An example week
| Day | Deep clean task |
|---|---|
| Monday | Pull out and clean behind the fridges |
| Tuesday | Degrease the extraction canopy and filters |
| Wednesday | Empty and clean the dry store shelves |
| Thursday | Descale the dishwasher; clean the hand-wash basins thoroughly |
| Friday | Clean walls, splashbacks and light fittings |
| Saturday | Oven and grill interiors |
| Sunday | Bins, bin area and drains |
Why daily works better than monthly
- A 20-minute job fits into a shift; a three-hour clean doesn’t
- One clear task gets done; a long list gets skipped
- Missed days are obvious straight away
Keep it honest
Everyone signs for their own task, with the time. A manager checks the work, not just the tick.
In Daybook
The Deep Clean Rota gives each weekday its own task list. Staff tick and sign, and the week view shows anything missed under Needs review.
Free template
Deep clean rota (PDF)
Sources
Rules can change and differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Check with your local authority food safety team if you’re unsure. Daybook helps you keep records. It does not give legal advice or certify training.
Keep this record on your phone
Cleaning and pest control, signed and dated.
Daybook is the food safety diary for UK kitchens. Staff sign each check on their own iPhone; the office reads the week and makes an inspection record for any dates.