Checklist template

Slip, trip and fall prevention for restaurants

A ready-to-use checklist with 119 items in 6 sections, covering Floor condition, Mats, Spill response, Footwear, Storage and aisles, Exterior walkways. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 119 Items
  • 104 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 134 Points

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1. Floor condition 21 items

  1. Kitchen floor tiles are intact, with none cracked, loose or missing Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Grout lines in the kitchen floor are full, with no channels that hold water Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Kitchen tiles in front of the fryers still have their slip-resistant texture Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No water is standing on the floor of the dish area Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Every floor drain has its cover, sitting flush with the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The kitchen floor is degreased every night with the product specified by the company Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Floor degreaser is mixed by a dispenser or to the dilution on the label Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The kitchen floor is scrubbed with a deck brush, not only mopped Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The kitchen floor is rinsed or squeegeed to the drain after degreasing Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Separate mops are used for the kitchen and the dining room Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The floor in front of the fryers is free of grease film when tested with a shoe Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Dining room flooring has no loose tiles, lifted edges or torn carpet Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Thresholds and transition strips are fastened down Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Changes in floor level are marked with a contrasting strip Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Steps and ramps in the dining room have a handrail Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Restroom floors are dry, with no leak at the toilets or sinks Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The floor at the beverage station is dry Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The floor at the ice machine is dry Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The walk-in freezer has no ice on the floor at the door threshold Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Evaporator coils in the walk-ins do not drip onto the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Condition of the kitchen floor Rating
    • Clean, dry and intact 5 pts
    • Minor wear or damp spots 3 pts
    • Greasy, wet or broken 1 pt

2. Mats 18 items

  1. Drainage mats are in place at the fryer station Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Drainage mats are in place at the dish area Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Kitchen mats lie flat with no curled corners Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Kitchen mats have no tears, holes or missing sections Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Kitchen mats have beveled edges Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Mats do not overlap one another Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Kitchen mats do not slide when pushed with the foot Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Kitchen mats are lifted and washed every night Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The floor under the mats is cleaned before the mats go back Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The top surface of kitchen mats is free of grease film Yes / No 1 pt
  11. An entrance mat is in place inside each customer entrance Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Extra entrance mats are put down in rain or snow Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Entrance mats are replaced when they are saturated Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Entrance mats do not catch on the door when it opens Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Rented mats are exchanged on the schedule in the service agreement Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Spare kitchen mats are on site to replace a damaged one Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Mats found damaged or curled during the visit Number
  18. Condition of the mats Rating
    • Flat, clean and intact 5 pts
    • Some wear, still safe 3 pts
    • Curled, torn or slick 1 pt

3. Spill response 20 items

  1. A spill station with a mop, a bucket and wet floor signs is set up in the kitchen Yes / No 1 pt
  2. A spill station is set up for the dining room Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Wet floor signs are stocked at the front counter Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No unattended spill was found during the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  5. An employee who finds a spill stays with it or marks it until it is cleaned Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Wet floor signs are removed once the floor is dry Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Grease spills are treated with degreaser or absorbent, not water alone Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Mopped areas in traffic paths are dried with a dry mop or squeegee Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Mopping during operating hours is done in sections that leave a dry path Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Dining room floor checks are done at the interval set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Dining room floor checks are recorded on a log with the time Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Restroom checks are recorded on a log with the time Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Ice spilled at ice bins is swept up at once Yes / No 1 pt
  14. A broom and dustpan for broken glass are kept at the front Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Leaks from the dish machine, the ice machine or the roof are contained with a bucket or barrier Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Equipment leaks have been reported for repair Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The floor at the drive-thru window is dry Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Employees asked could describe the steps for a spill in the dining room Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Floor checks logged in the dining room on the last full day Number
  20. Spill response observed or described Rating
    • Immediate, marked and dried 5 pts
    • Cleaned but not marked or dried 3 pts
    • Spills left unattended 1 pt

4. Footwear 15 items

  1. A written policy requires slip-resistant, closed-toe shoes for every position Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Every kitchen employee on shift is wearing slip-resistant shoes Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Every front-of-house employee on shift is wearing slip-resistant shoes Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The soles of a sample of shoes still show tread Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The soles of a sample of shoes are not clogged with grease or food Yes / No 1 pt
  6. No employee is wearing backless clogs or sandals Yes / No 1 pt
  7. New hires are told at hiring where to get slip-resistant shoes through the company shoe program Yes / No 1 pt
  8. New hires do not start on the floor without compliant shoes or slip-resistant overshoes Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Slip-resistant overshoes are available for visitors entering the kitchen Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The manager checks footwear at the start of each shift Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Employees arriving in non-compliant shoes are corrected before they start work Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Dish employees wear water-resistant slip-resistant shoes or boots Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Employees on shift at the time of the visit Number
  14. Employees on shift without slip-resistant shoes Number
  15. Footwear of employees on shift Rating
    • All compliant 5 pts
    • One employee not compliant 3 pts
    • Several employees not compliant 1 pt

5. Storage and aisles 20 items

  1. Kitchen aisles are free of boxes, crates and carts Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Deliveries are put away within the time set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Nothing is stored on the floor inside the walk-in door Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Floor-washing hoses are coiled or on a reel Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No cord crosses a walkway Yes / No 1 pt
  6. A step stool or stepladder with non-slip feet is kept in the storage area Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Employees do not stand on crates, buckets or shelving to reach stock Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Pallets and dunnage racks do not stick out into the walkway of the storage room Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Nothing is stored on the stairs Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Stair treads have non-slip nosing Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Stairs to storage areas have a handrail Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Lights in storage rooms and stairways are working Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Swinging doors between the kitchen and dining room have a window Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Swinging doors are marked in and out where there are two Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Employees observed call out "corner" at blind corners Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Trash bags are moved in a cart or bin so that they do not drip on the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Empty cartons are flattened and removed from the kitchen Yes / No 1 pt
  18. High chairs and booster seats are stored out of the dining room aisles Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Cables of floor signs, registers and temporary displays are kept out of customer paths Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Housekeeping in aisles and storage areas Rating
    • Clear and orderly 5 pts
    • A few obstructions 3 pts
    • Blocked or cluttered 1 pt

6. Exterior walkways 25 items

  1. Sidewalks have no raised or sunken slabs that create a trip edge Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Pedestrian paths across the parking lot have no potholes Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Curbs at the entrance are painted in a contrasting color Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No wheel stop sits in a pedestrian path Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Curb ramps are clear of obstructions Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Lighting along the walkways from the parking lot to the entrance is working Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Downspouts do not discharge across a walkway Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Snow and ice are cleared from walkways before opening Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Snow and ice clearing is recorded on a log with the time Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Ice melt is on site with a scoop or spreader Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Walkways are free of wet leaves and litter Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The path to the dumpster is free of grease spills Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The path to the dumpster is lit Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The pedestrian crossing of the drive-thru lane is marked Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The patio surface is even Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Umbrella bases and patio furniture do not stand in the walking path Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Handrails of exterior stairs and ramps are firmly fixed Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Walkways are pressure-washed outside operating hours or coned off while wet Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Customer falls are documented with photos of the location Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Employee slips, trips and falls recorded in the last 12 months Number
  21. Customer falls recorded in the last 12 months Number
  22. Date of the most recent recorded slip, trip or fall Date
  23. Name of the manager on duty Short text
  24. Overall slip, trip and fall prevention Rating
    • Floors dry and intact, mats flat, everyone in slip-resistant shoes 5 pts
    • Isolated hazards, corrected during the visit 3 pts
    • Wet or greasy floors, damaged mats or blocked aisles left uncorrected 1 pt
  25. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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