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Restaurants and food service checklists

Checklists for quick-service, fast-casual and full-service restaurants, coffee shops and food service: food safety, kitchen and dining room operations, service standards, cash and safety.

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Accessibility for quick-service restaurants102 items in 6 sectionsParking and approach, Entrances and paths, Ordering and counters, Seating and washrooms, and more
After-hours security for restaurants118 items in 6 sectionsClosing procedure, Alarm and cameras, Keys and codes, Cash security, and more
Allergen management and menu labelling for quick-service restaurants90 items in 6 sectionsAllergen information and menu boards, Receiving and ingredient control, Preparation and cross-contact, Order taking and communication, and more
Allergen service for full-service restaurants107 items in 6 sectionsMenu information, Order taking, Kitchen procedure, Delivery to table, and more
Bakery and dessert case presentation for restaurants119 items in 6 sectionsAssortment, Arrangement, Labels and pricing, Freshness, and more
Bakery Operations35 items in 6 sectionsProduction & Baking Precision, Ingredient Integrity & Safety, Allergen & Cross-Contamination, Merchandising & Display, and more
Bar and Lounge85 items in 7 sectionsEntrance and Atmosphere, Bar Operations and Service, Lounge and Seating Area, Back Bar and Sanitation, and more
Bar inventory and pour control for restaurants119 items in 6 sectionsCounts, Pour standards, Comps and spills, Storage security, and more
Beverage and draft system quality for restaurants118 items in 6 sectionsDraft system, Soda and post-mix, Coffee and espresso, Glassware, and more
Breakfast daypart readiness for quick-service restaurants107 items in 6 sectionsPre-open preparation, Product readiness, Equipment changeover, Speed of service, and more
Bubble Tea Shop65 items in 5 sectionsStorefront and Lobby, Ordering and Customer Service, Food Safety and Prep Area, Inventory and Backroom, and more
Cash handling and loss prevention for quick-service restaurants112 items in 6 sectionsTills and cash drops, Safe and deposits, Voids, refunds and discounts, Inventory and waste controls, and more
Catering and large order execution for restaurants106 items in 6 sectionsOrder intake, Production planning, Packaging and labelling, Delivery and setup, and more
Cleaning chemical safety for restaurants113 items in 6 sectionsStorage, Labelling, Dilution and dispensing, Protective equipment, and more
Coffee and dispensed beverage program for convenience stores114 items in 6 sectionsCoffee, Fountain, Frozen beverages, Condiments, and more
Coffee Shop55 items in 5 sectionsEspresso & Beverage Quality, Milk & Food Safety, Service & Speed of Transaction, Cafe Environment & Lobby, and more
Commercial Kitchen75 items in 6 sectionsReceiving and Storage, Cold and Frozen Storage, Prep Area and Food Safety, Cooking and Hotline, and more
Cooling and reheating control for restaurants109 items in 6 sectionsCooling methods, Time and temperature logs, Reheating, Equipment, and more
CPG Food Safety78 items in 7 sectionsHACCP & CCP Monitoring, Allergen Control & Management, Facility Sanitation & Hygiene, Personnel Practices (GMP), and more
Delivery and mobile order pickup for quick-service restaurants99 items in 6 sectionsOrder receipt and tablets, Preparation and timing, Packaging and sealing, Pickup shelf and handoff, and more
Delivery operations for pizza restaurants107 items in 6 sectionsOrder taking, Make line and oven, Routing and dispatch, Driver standards, and more
Dish room sanitation for restaurants119 items in 6 sectionsMachine operation, Temperatures and sanitizer, Manual washing, Clean storage, and more
District manager site visit for quick-service restaurants118 items in 7 sectionsPeople and staffing, Speed and accuracy of service, Food quality and holding, Cleanliness and facility, and more
Drive-Thru39 items in 4 sectionsDrive-Thru Lane, Drive-Thru Menu Boards / Signs, Employees, Service
Drive-thru merchandising for quick-service restaurants118 items in 6 sectionsPre-sell board, Menu board, Order confirmation screen, Window materials, and more
Employee hygiene and illness policy for restaurants113 items in 6 sectionsHandwashing, Glove use, Uniform and grooming, Illness reporting, and more
Employee meal and discount control for restaurants104 items in 6 sectionsPolicy awareness, Ringing procedure, Manager approval, Reports, and more
Exterior signage and curb appeal for restaurants119 items in 6 sectionsBuilding signs, Pylon and directional signs, Banners and windows, Landscaping, and more
Food cost and waste control for restaurants113 items in 6 sectionsPortion control, Waste tracking, Yield and prep, Over-production, and more
Food court restaurant operations109 items in 6 sectionsCounter and signage, Service speed, Product display, Shared area compliance, and more
Food Safety49 items in 6 sectionsEmployee and Customer Illness, Employees, Food Receiving, Food Protection, and more
Food safety for convenience store foodservice118 items in 6 sectionsTemperatures, Dating, Hygiene, Cleaning, and more
Food safety for fresh departments in grocery stores111 items in 6 sectionsTemperatures, Cross-contamination, Sanitation, Dating, and more
Food Safety & HACCP Daily Checklist30 items in 5 sectionsTemperature Monitoring (CCP), Handwashing & Staff Hygiene, Food Storage & Labeling, Sanitization & Cleaning, and more
Food Service Franchisee Review37 items in 6 sectionsFood Safety & Cold Chain Compliance, Recipe Execution & Portion Control, Speed of Service & Frontend Operations, Brand Identity & Dining Room Aesthetic, and more
Foodservice merchandising for convenience stores106 items in 6 sectionsHot case, Open-air cooler, Menu boards, Labels, and more
Foodservice operations for convenience stores111 items in 6 sectionsPreparation, Holding and timing, Roller grill and hot case, Fresh sandwiches, and more
French language and bilingual service for quick-service restaurants90 items in 6 sectionsExterior signage, Menu boards and printed materials, Digital ordering and kiosks, Customer service, and more
Ghost kitchen and virtual brand operations109 items in 6 sectionsOrder management, Brand separation, Production flow, Packaging, and more
Gift card and loyalty fraud prevention for restaurants110 items in 6 sectionsGift card stock, Activation controls, Redemption, Loyalty abuse, and more
Grab-and-go and impulse display for restaurants and cafes119 items in 6 sectionsDisplay case, Cooler, Counter impulse, Pricing and labels, and more
HACCP Food Safety78 items in 14 sectionsPersonal Hygiene & Health, Handwashing Stations, Receiving & Delivery, Cold & Frozen Storage, and more
Hotel Food Services59 items in 5 sectionsDining Room Ambiance, Table Service & Setup, Bar & Beverage Station, Kitchen Hygiene & Safety, and more
Ice Cream Shop78 items in 6 sectionsStorefront and Lobby, Service and Customer Interaction, Dipping Cabinet and Display, Food Safety and Back-of-House, and more
In-store bakery operations for grocery stores116 items in 6 sectionsProduction plan, Baking, Packaging and labels, Display, and more
Inventory counting and ordering for restaurants106 items in 6 sectionsCount procedures, Par levels, Ordering, Storage organization, and more
Juice and Smothie Bar63 items in 5 sectionsStorefront and Lobby, Ordering and Customer Interaction, Juice and Prep Area, Cold Storage and Inventory, and more
Kitchen fire prevention for restaurants119 items in 6 sectionsHood and ducts, Suppression system, Extinguishers, Grease management, and more
Knife and slicer safety for restaurants118 items in 6 sectionsKnife handling, Storage, Slicers and guards, Cut-resistant gloves, and more
Labour scheduling and deployment for restaurants104 items in 6 sectionsForecasting, Schedule building, Deployment on shift, Breaks and compliance, and more
Limited-time offer execution for restaurants112 items in 6 sectionsMaterials installed, Product availability, Staff knowledge, Suggestive selling, and more
Line operations for fast-casual restaurants108 items in 6 sectionsLine setup, Portioning and builds, Speed and throughput, Product holding, and more
Local store marketing for restaurants116 items in 6 sectionsLocal plan, Community events, Loyalty program, Digital listings, and more
Menu board and point-of-purchase execution for restaurants113 items in 6 sectionsMenu boards, Counter materials, Window and door, Dining room, and more
New menu rollout readiness for restaurants109 items in 6 sectionsTraining completion, Product and supply, Equipment and smallwares, Point-of-sale and menus, and more
Patio and seasonal seating operations for restaurants112 items in 6 sectionsSetup and furniture, Service flow, Cleanliness, Weather readiness, and more
Peak-hour operations for coffee shops108 items in 6 sectionsBar setup, Beverage quality, Queue management, Mobile orders, and more
Pizzeria78 items in 6 sectionsFront of House and Ambiance, Pizza Prep and Dough Station, Oven and Quality Control, Inventory and Cold Storage, and more
Point-of-sale exception review for restaurants109 items in 6 sectionsVoids, Refunds, Discounts, No-sales, and more
Preventive maintenance of restaurant kitchen equipment120 items in 6 sectionsCooking equipment, Refrigeration, Beverage equipment, Ventilation, and more
Propane and patio heater safety for restaurants114 items in 6 sectionsCylinder storage, Heater condition, Placement and clearance, Lighting and shutdown, and more
Public health inspection readiness for quick-service restaurants102 items in 7 sectionsFood handler certification and records, Temperature control, Cross-contamination and storage, Handwashing and hygiene, and more
Receiving and storage for restaurants111 items in 6 sectionsDelivery scheduling, Receiving checks, Put-away, Rotation and dating, and more
Responsible alcohol service for restaurants112 items in 6 sectionsServer certification, ID checks, Refusal of service, Service limits, and more
Restaurant and Food Service KPI31 items in 5 sectionsFood Cost & Yield Controls (COGS), Throughput & Speed of Service (SOS), Labor Yield & Cross-Training Metrics, Sales Building & Transaction Value (ATV), and more
Restaurant Back of House (BOH)60 items in 5 sectionsLine & Prep Safety, Storage & Refrigeration, Dish Pit & Chemicals, Ventilation & Equipment, and more
Restaurant Daily Closing Operations43 items in 7 sectionsKitchen Sanitation & BOH Close, Equipment & Fire Safety, Front of House (FOH) Recovery, Bar & Beverage Closing, and more
Restaurant Daily Opening Operations38 items in 6 sectionsKitchen Prep & Food Safety (BOH), Dining Room & Ambiance (FOH), Bar & Beverage Station, Safety & Exterior Walk, and more
Restaurant Front of House (FOH)63 items in 5 sectionsHost Stand & Entry, Dining Room & Service, Bar & Beverage Station, Restrooms & Sanitation, and more
Restaurant Kitchen Operations67 items in 6 sectionsFood Storage and Temperature Control, Food Preparation and Handling, Personal Hygiene and Staffing, Equipment Maintenance and Sanitization, and more
Restaurant manager self-audit112 items in 6 sectionsGuest experience, Food quality, Cleanliness, People, and more
Restaurant - QSR88 items in 8 sectionsDrive-Thru Operations, Kitchen & Prep Area, Fryer & Grill Stations, Beverage & Shake Station, and more
Restaurant - QSR | Burritos and Tacos82 items in 7 sections1. Tortilla & Protein Prep, 2. Cold Line & Toppings (Cold Chain), 3. Hot Line & Holding, 4. Assembly & Cross-Contamination, and more
Restaurant - QSR | Fried Chicken102 items in 7 sections1. Raw Poultry Handling & Prep, 2. Battering & Coating Quality, 3. Fryer & Oil Management, 4. Cooking & Thermal Safety, and more
Restaurant - QSR - Sandwich shop31 items in 5 sectionsFood Prep & Freshness, Line Temp & Cold Chain, Service Line Cross-Contamination, Speed of Service & Front End, and more
Restaurant - QSR | Secret Shopper79 items in 7 sectionsDrive-Thru & Exterior Impressions, Counter Greeting & Ordering, Speed of Service & Transaction, Order Accuracy & Packaging, and more
Restaurant Takeout71 items in 6 sectionsStorefront and Entrance, Order Counter and Waiting Area, Order Accuracy and Packaging, Service and Speed of Handover, and more
Retail merchandise and packaged goods display for restaurants109 items in 6 sectionsDisplay location, Assortment, Pricing, Stock levels, and more
Safe product handling and food safety at retail for consumer goods118 items in 6 sectionsTemperature, Rotation, Damaged packaging, Recalls, and more
Seasonal and holiday decor for restaurants114 items in 6 sectionsDecor standards, Installation, Safety, Promotional tie-in, and more
Self-order kiosk and digital menu board operations for restaurants119 items in 6 sectionsKiosk condition, Content accuracy, Guest assistance, Payment, and more
Server banking and cash-out for full-service restaurants116 items in 6 sectionsServer banks, Checkouts, Tip declaration, Comps and voids, and more
Shift management for full-service restaurants111 items in 6 sectionsPre-shift setup, Staffing and stations, Floor management, Kitchen coordination, and more
Slip, trip and fall prevention for restaurants119 items in 6 sectionsFloor condition, Mats, Spill response, Footwear, and more
Table service standards for casual dining restaurants108 items in 6 sectionsHost stand and seating, Greeting and order taking, Food and beverage delivery, Table maintenance, and more
Third-party delivery fraud and refund control for restaurants116 items in 6 sectionsRefund claims, Dispute process, Order verification, Tablet access, and more
Vendor and receiving fraud prevention for restaurants113 items in 6 sectionsReceiving checks, Invoice matching, Credits, Back door control, and more
Waste, recycling and single-use plastics for quick-service restaurants102 items in 6 sectionsSingle-use items and packaging, Customer-facing bins and signage, Back-of-house sorting, Organics and food waste, and more
Winter readiness and exterior maintenance for quick-service restaurants103 items in 6 sectionsParking lot and walkways, Drive-thru lane, Entrances and vestibules, Heating and building envelope, and more
Workplace health and safety for quick-service restaurants108 items in 7 sectionsPostings and committee, WHMIS and chemicals, Burns, fryers and hot surfaces, Slips, trips and lifting, and more

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