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CN iBarista Coffee Audit Checklist

by Vickie Horn, from the Community

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This barista audit checklist helps cafe teams and managers evaluate coffee preparation, milk steaming technique, equipment performance, and bar hygiene. Review key steps such as flushing, dosing, leveling, and tamping; monitor extraction timing and quality; use timers and thermometers; follow the four milk steaming steps; and verify correct foam levels and drink presentation. Record pump and steam pressure ranges, maintain a clean workspace free of grounds, capture photos for evidence, and summarize findings to improve consistency and quality.

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A detailed quality control checklist designed for coffee shop managers and quality auditors to evaluate barista performance and maintain consistent coffee standards. The audit covers essential aspects of coffee preparation including proper machine operation, espresso extraction timing, milk steaming techniques, and drink presentation standards. It evaluates technical parameters such as pump and steam pressure, cleanliness protocols, and specific requirements for different coffee drinks. The template includes sections for documenting barista information, location details, and provides space for additional comments and photo documentation. This systematic approach helps ensure high-quality beverage preparation and maintain standard operating procedures across coffee service operations.
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This barista checklist guides cafe staff through consistent espresso preparation and milk steaming. It covers button flush, correct tamping, handle cleaning, 20–22 second run time, using a timer, steaming milk during extraction, purging and wiping the steam wand, using one thermometer per jug, correct milk pouring for latte and cappuccino, and maintaining presentation standards. It reinforces clean-as-you-go practices and includes sections for comments and photos to document quality and training. Designed for coffee shops seeking repeatable quality and hygiene in daily service.
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Use this barista coffee audit checklist to review service speed, customer interaction, espresso fundamentals, and milk based drink quality across your cafe. The checklist covers espresso dose, extraction time, yield, and taste, proper tamping and workflow, milk steaming to the correct temperature, texture and latte art, and drink presentation. It also verifies grinder and machine condition, steam pressure and water pressure, cleanliness, spare parts, and essential tools. Finally, it records barista knowledge, log book completion, and monthly audit actions for continuous quality improvement.
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CNUS Barista Audit 2022 Checklist
This CNUS Barista Audit 2022 checklist helps cafes and coffee shops evaluate beverage quality and barista technique across locations. Review drink preparation, espresso parameters (e.g., ROP and shot timing), correct tamping and tool use, milk steaming and texture, foam proportions by drink type, and presentation standards. Confirm thermometer use, steam wand purging and wiping, and clean-as-you-go practices. Capture photos of finished drinks and add comments to standardize training, maintain consistency, and improve overall coffee quality and customer experience.
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