Retail Food Reopening Food Safety Checklist

This FDA aligned checklist helps retail food establishments reopen safely after COVID 19 shutdowns or limited service. It covers facility readiness, utilities and ventilation checks, deep cleaning and disinfection, food contact surface sanitation, temperature control and calibrated thermometers, product inspection and rotation, warewashing and sanitizer verification, handwashing station setup, employee health screening and PPE or cloth face coverings, and practical social distancing controls. References to CDC, EPA, OSHA, and FDA resources support compliance and ongoing training.