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Closing Visit Checklist

by Khalid Mahmood, from the Community

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Use this closing visit checklist to support end-of-day restaurant operations. Verify exterior signage and lighting, complete HACCP and temperature checks, manage stock and prep for the next day, count hot bags, ensure staffing matches the schedule, and continue taking orders up to closing time. Confirm safety and security after close, set the correct cash float, record deliveries and transfers, print and attach end-of-day reports, collate card slips, tidy the office, file paperwork, and test the alarm. Designed for quick service restaurants and shift managers.

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Closing Visit Checklist for Restaurants

Use this Closing Visit checklist to assess end-of-day restaurant operations. Verify HACCP cleaning and temperature checks, expiring food management, stock levels, sales and upsell targets, and that the makeline remains operational until close. Confirm deliveries and transfers are recorded, variances verified, admin and mileage completed, security steps followed, office tidied, and alarms tested.

by Joanne Briggs, from the Community

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End of Day Checklist for Restaurant Staff

Streamline nightly close with this end of day checklist for restaurants and cafes. Guide staff through critical tasks including turning off equipment and signage, logging fridge and freezer temperatures, completing cleaning routines, balancing the till and time sheets, securing cash in the safe, returning street signage, locking storeroom and office, and checking for signs of pests. Use this template to standardize closing procedures, reduce risk, protect food safety, and ensure the venue is ready for the next day.

by James Carruthers, from the Community

10+

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Store Closing Visit Checklist

This store closing visit checklist helps area and store managers verify end-of-day standards across operations, safety, and security. Use it to confirm clean close procedures, doors and alarms are secured, cash handling and reconciliation are correctly performed, and any operational blockers are identified. Capture visit feedback, assign follow-up actions, and standardize closing routines across multiple locations to improve compliance and store readiness.

by Oliver Shearing, from the Community

20+

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Duty Manager Closing Checklist

This duty manager closing checklist helps venue teams complete end of day procedures across show areas, restaurants, and retail shops. It covers checks for disability toilets, cleaning needs, and security at designated locations. Confirm visitor sweeps in each area, smooth last order calls and studio closing, and radio closing announcements to Control. Capture reports from retail, gather next day information from Admissions, review incident reports for completeness, and enter the next day report to ensure a reliable handover.

by Satomi Mikami, from the Community

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Closing Visit Checklist

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