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Restaurant Closing Checklist

by Milagros Pronotti, from the Community

This restaurant closing checklist helps food service teams shut down safely and consistently. Tasks include switching gelato freezers and açaí or shake machines to night or refrigeration modes, cleaning and storing utensils and displays, wiping freezers and windows, restocking napkins, spoons, cups, cones, and holders, and closing and cleaning the coffee station. It also covers topping up sugar and stevia, sanitizing benches, knives, and boards, organizing the açaí and thickshake areas, taking out rubbish, turning off aircon and music, charging the iPad, vacuuming and mopping floors, turning off lights, securing doors, and recording customer feedback. Customize to suit your venue and procedures.

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