For kitchens that cater to specialty diets like vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free, colour-coded tools can provide an easy solution to the complex issue of cross-contact prevention.

Though canteens tend to be smaller than a traditional restaurant, they must conform to the same high sanitation standards. Food preparation areas require validated hygiene protocols to prevent cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat products. Where specialty diets such as gluten-free or dairy-free are offered, kitchens must implement dedicated allergen cleaning procedures and maintain strict zoning to ensure allergen control.

Customer-facing areas also demand robust hygiene management. Dining tables, beverage dispensers, and self-service counters must be cleaned and sanitised frequently to control contamination on high-touch surfaces.

Look to Vikan’s market-leading colour-coded Hygiene Range for tools that will help keep your canteen and kitchen areas cleaner, safer, and able to easily pass hygiene audits.