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Back-of-House Closing Checklist for Restaurants

by Dwayne Torres, from the Community

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This BOH closing checklist guides restaurant teams through end-of-day back-of-house tasks, including cleaning and sanitizing prep areas, sinks, and floors; organizing dry goods; managing chemicals and janitorial stations; verifying FIFO and proper food storage in walk-in coolers and freezers; and completing equipment shutdown and maintenance for fryers, grills, woks, and hoods. It emphasizes stainless steel polishing, drain and vent cleanliness, proper product hierarchy, stocked prep coolers, and readiness for the next shift, supporting safety, compliance, and operational consistency.

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Back-of-House Closing Checklist for Restaurants

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