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Daily PS Utility Audit Checklist

by Rebecca Owenby, from the Community

Conduct a comprehensive daily PS Utility audit across kitchen and dish room areas. Verify handwashing and eyewash readiness, equipment and ice machine cleanliness, cooler and dish machine logs, sanitizer PPM and sink temperatures, gasket and hot box condition, FIFO dating, dust and ceiling vent hygiene, proper chemical labeling, storage above floor and below sprinklers, towel handling, and cart cleaning rotation. Capture photos, document issues, and create maintenance work orders to drive compliance and food safety.

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