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Restaurant Operational Assessment Checklist

by Doug Bohardt, from the Community

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This restaurant operational assessment checklist helps managers and franchise operators review service, product quality, food safety, equipment performance, and cleanliness across all areas, including drive-thru, grill, fryers, storage, front of house, and exterior. It outlines scoring criteria (75 percent to pass), timing standards, product cook and hold times, equipment checks, sanitation, training, and corrective actions. Use it to spot inefficiencies, reduce costs, ensure compliance with brand standards, and document results with signatures and shareable reports.

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Operational Excellence Walk Checklist (Restaurant)

Use this restaurant Operational Excellence Walk checklist to evaluate front counter service, hot-hold and cold-hold temperatures, make-up table, grill and fryer procedures, beverage stations, refrigeration, sanitation, food storage, and equipment condition. It also covers drive-thru performance, staff compliance, uniforms and hygiene, safety equipment, dining room and restroom cleanliness, exterior standards, and management practices like meetings, scheduling, and audits. Improve food safety, quality, and guest experience.

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Use this breakfast restaurant operations assessment to evaluate product quality, food safety, service, speed, and cleanliness. The checklist covers biscuit and egg preparation, holding temperatures, fryer and grill standards, beverage and dessert stations, order accuracy, drive-thru performance, guest service behaviors, restrooms, interior and exterior upkeep, and kitchen compliance. Log corrective actions, capture photos, record temperatures, and sign off to standardize audits and maintain compliance with brand and health requirements.

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Restaurant Operational Assessment Checklist

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