Clean drink dispense lines
URN: PPL2FBS7
Business Sectors (Suites): Hospitality - Food and Beverage Service
Developed by: People 1st
Approved on:
01 Mar 2022
Overview
This standard is about how you safely clean and maintain the conduit of pipes and taps that are used to dispense a variety of drinks in your workplace, for example soft drinks, wine and beer.
This standard focuses on the technical knowledge and skills required to clean drink dispense lines; however it should be assessed in the wider context of safe and hygienic working practices. It is recommended that the following NOS, selected as appropriate to the job role and organisation, are referenced in conjunction with the technical skills and knowledge for the standard:
- Maintain basic food safety in catering
- Maintain food safety in a hospitality environment
- Provide basic advice on allergens to customers
- Minimise the risk of allergens to customers
When you have completed this standard you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of and your ability to:
- Clean drink dispense lines
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1. Prepare the drink dispense lines ready for cleaning, taking care to follow procedures for disconnecting kegs and gas supply
2. Use the correct procedures, measured chemicals and personal protective equipment to carry out the process of cleaning the drinks dispense lines
3. Follow the correct procedure and timings to soak the dispense lines and taps
4. Follow the correct procedures to flush the dispense lines, leaving them clean, undamaged, free from chemicals and in good working order
5. Make sure that you have pulled through the reconnected drink and that you have checked its quality before resuming service and document cleaning in line with organisational procedures
6. Store all dispense line cleaning equipment and chemicals in the correct place according to your workplace procedures
7. Check that the drinks service area is clean and tidy
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. Relevant legislation regarding safe and hygienic working practices when cleaning drink dispense lines
2. Why it is important to clean the drink dispense lines
3. What the dangers are of mishandling kegs and gas supplies
4. Why it is important to follow the correct procedures when handling chemicals
5. The specific equipment and techniques required to clean the drink dispense lines at your workplace
6. Why lines should be thoroughly rinsed after cleaning
7. The types of problems that may occur when cleaning drink dispense lines and how to deal with these
Scope/range
1. Drink dispense lines1.1 beer / lager1.2 stout1.3 cider1.4 ale1.5 wine / cocktails1.6 soft drinks
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
3
Indicative Review Date
28 Feb 2027
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
People 1st International Ltd
Original URN
Clean drink dispense lines
Relevant Occupations
Bar Staff, Team Member, Waiter/Waitress
SOC Code
9265
Keywords
clean; drink; dispense lines