restaurant

Food Safety Checklist

A simple daily record that satisfies inspectors and keeps customers safe.

  1. Check personal hygiene

    Clean uniform, hair covered, no jewellery, hands washed, no illness in last 48 hours.

    ~5 min

  2. Record fridge, freezer and hot-hold temps

    Twice daily minimum. Note corrective action for any breach.

    ~10 min

  3. Check date labels and rotate stock

    Discard anything past use-by. FIFO on all shelves.

    ~15 min

  4. Separate raw and ready-to-eat

    Raw stored below ready-to-eat. Colour-coded boards in use.

    ~10 min

  5. Verify cooking and reheating temps

    Core temp 75C or equivalent. Probe cleaned between uses.

    ~10 min

  6. Confirm allergen information is current

    Matrix matches today's menu and any substitutions.

    ~10 min

  7. Complete cleaning schedule sign-off

    Every area signed by the person who cleaned it.

    ~10 min

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