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Weekly Restaurant Inspection Checklist 5-Point

by Vishal Kapur, from the Community

This 5-point weekly restaurant inspection checklist helps managers assess dining area cleanliness, restroom upkeep, staff handwash stations, team uniform standards, and guest review prompts. Use it to maintain hygiene, ensure a consistent guest experience, and capture quick observations for corrective actions during routine walk-throughs across sites.

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Monthly Restaurant Safety Inspection Checklist

This monthly restaurant safety inspection checklist helps managers and teams verify a safe, compliant operation. It covers potential hazards and safety measures across dining areas and exits, employee actions and lifting practices, equipment condition and sanitation, PPE availability, storage and cooler standards, and guest restroom upkeep. It also prompts checks of the office communication board, MSDS binder, first aid stock, and safety supplies. Use it to standardize inspections, document issues, and maintain a clean, hazard free environment.

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Weekly Restaurant Site Flash Audit Checklist

This weekly site flash audit checklist helps restaurant and cafe teams review key areas every Monday. It covers HOD planning, shopfront presentation, FOH standards, toilets, coffee station checks, kitchen food safety and prep, fryer oil, fridge labeling, handwash stations, KP area setup, allergen controls, BOH organization, cellar safety, and ice machine hygiene. Use it to verify cleaning quality, stock readiness, staff scheduling commitments, food temperatures, equipment maintenance, and guest experience details. Sign off with actions and ensure team communication and follow up.

by Ant Doyle, from the Community

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Restaurant Operations Excellence Report

This operations excellence report checklist is designed for restaurant teams to audit both front of house and back of house performance. It covers cold storage and temperature control, food safety and sanitation, kitchen readiness, uniforms and team standards, guest service cycles, bar and dining room setup, restroom upkeep, and repair and maintenance. Use it to verify recipe adherence, service timing, and cleanliness, review essential forms like line checks and cooling logs, and capture photos for evidence. The checklist helps managers lead pre-shift routines, monitor service quality, and maintain consistent guest satisfaction across locations.

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Restaurant Visit Checks

This restaurant visit checks template helps managers assess the full guest journey and operational standards in a single audit. Evaluate exterior appearance and entrance, first impressions, dining area cleanliness and ambiance, table setup and presentation, service standards, food and beverage quality, kitchen hygiene and food safety practices, bar area organization, staff performance, and overall guest satisfaction. Confirm maintenance, equipment, and safety compliance including HVAC, lighting, and fire exits. Capture key findings, action items, and acknowledgments to drive consistent, guest-ready operations.

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Weekly Restaurant Inspection Checklist 5-Point

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