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Council Kitchen Audit Checklist

by Jonathan Halberg, from the Community

Use this council-aligned kitchen audit to assess food licensing, storage temperatures, handling, display controls, hygiene, cleaning and sanitising, pest control, maintenance, and staff food safety knowledge. Sections guide checks on cold and hot holding, cooling and reheating, thawing, utensils and barriers, handwashing facilities and practices, equipment sanitation, structural cleanliness, and supervision. Capture nonconformances, corrective actions, and supplier details to maintain compliance and readiness for council inspections.

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