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Pubs Health Check Kitchen and Bar Checklist

by Jamie Robinson, from the Community

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This pubs health check template helps managers audit kitchen hygiene and bar operations in one place. Use it to verify daily and weekly tasks, due diligence, GDPR compliance, unit health and safety, pest control, and first aid readiness. In the kitchen it covers structural and equipment maintenance, temperature and storage practices, cross contamination controls, cleanliness standards, staff hygiene, and training records. For the bar it reviews structural upkeep, equipment and stations, glass and ice management, cellar and ale management, staff hygiene, and operational records. Ideal for pubs and restaurants seeking consistent, compliant service and safe operations.

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Pubs Health Check Kitchen and Bar Checklist

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