Periodic cleaning, whether of facility infrastructure or processing equipment, plays a critical role in maintaining a sanitary food processing environment over time. This session provides a high-level look at how facilities can evaluate the effectiveness of their non-routine sanitation practices, exploring the kinds of data, inspection approaches, and review processes that can help determine whether current cleaning efforts and frequencies are meeting food safety objectives. Attendees will gain a broader understanding of how to think about assessing and adjusting periodic cleaning programs as part of a comprehensive food safety strategy.