SERVING SCOOP AND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM

To prevent possible confusion between advice which represents good practice, and a specific legal requirement, the word must has been used to denote where applicable, a legal obligation.

INTRODUCTION

Scoop and soft serve ice-cream must be handled in a safe and hygienic manner. This advice note gives guidance on the correct handling of these products.

SCOOP ICE CREAM

1. Food handlers must practice good personal hygiene.
2. Do not handle or serve if suffering from a stomach upset, or an infection of the chest,  nose, throat, ear or skin.
3. Storage Temperatures
- Bulk freezers must store ice-cream at -18°C.
- Service cabinets should be capable of storing ice-cream at -12°C.
4. You should not re-freeze melted ice-cream.
5. You should use either disposable paper towels or disposable cloths for
cleaning.

Prior To Each Serving Period
6. Wash scoops and equipment with hot water and detergent.
7. Sterilise scoops and equipment.
8. Store scoops in a container of sterilising solution that has been made up to the correct strength.
9. Before serving, rinse the scoop in a container of rinsing water.
10. Change the contents of the sterilising container and the running water
container at least every hour, or less if they become heavily soiled.

SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM
1. Food handlers must practice good personal hygiene.
2. Do not handle or serve if suffering from a stomach upset, or an infection of the
chest, nose, throat, ear or skin.
3. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the storage and
preparation of the mixes.
4. Discard any pasteurised mix that reaches a temperature above 7°C.
5. Use either disposable paper towels or disposable cloths for
cleaning.

Prior To Each Trading Session
6. Dismantle the machinery as far as possible.
7. Clean the machine and loose parts with hot water and detergent or a suitable
sanitiser.
8. Run the freezer for 30 seconds and drain.
9. Reassemble the machine and sterilise using a dairy steriliser.
10. Drain and then prime the machine with liquid mix - run through and discard
the first serving.