Template

Daily Walk-Through Checklist

by Ravi Subbiah, from the Community

10+

This daily walk-through checklist helps hospitality teams assess front- and back-of-house conditions quickly and consistently. Inspect olfaction and scent alignment, ambient temperature and AC, overall asset quality, cleanliness of surfaces, floor and walkways, condition of fixed furniture and equipment, lighting levels, background music volume and suitability, and exterior landscaping where applicable. Capture notes and additional comments to resolve issues fast and maintain brand standards, guest comfort, and operational readiness across restaurants, cafes, hotels, and venues.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.

Template
Restaurant HR Walk-Through
This restaurant HR walk-through checklist helps managers and trainers evaluate front and back of house readiness and compliance. Review guest and employee restrooms for maintenance and stock, check lobby cleanliness and setups, verify BOH equipment condition, hood and timers, and confirm temp logs and tickets are complete and legible. Inspect food storage, dating and rotation, and organization in walk-in coolers and freezers. Assess office and storage areas, mop sink setup, and schedule posting. Validate MOD professionalism, shift preparedness, crew productivity, and manager in training progress. Finish with exterior and trash dock cleanliness and safety to ensure a clean, compliant, and guest ready operation.
by Davilan Lyles, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
Hospitality Manager Audit Checklist
Use this comprehensive hospitality manager audit to evaluate front-of-house and back-of-house standards across cafes and restaurants. The checklist covers exterior presentation and kerb appeal, guest journey and service leadership, grab-and-go and coffee stations, allergen controls, temperature checks, FIFO and stock rotation, cleaning and sanitation, restrooms, BOH facilities, pest control, waste segregation, equipment and utensil hygiene, probes and calibration, and food storage. Drive compliance, safety, and consistent quality while identifying training needs and opportunities to improve profit and guest satisfaction.
by David Taylor, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
Hotel Overall Inspection Checklist
This hotel overall check template helps audit lobby, guest rooms, corridors, restaurants and bars, open kitchens, back of house, restrooms, spa, gym, pool, landscaping, and receiving areas. It covers cleanliness, safety and fire equipment, HVAC and lighting, signage, fixtures, and staff standards. Use it to standardize inspections, document issues with notes and photos, assign corrective actions, and maintain brand compliance and guest satisfaction across the property.
by Phuong Ly, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
Store Audit 2024 Checklist
This Store Audit 2024 template is designed for restaurants and bars to assess back-of-house, front-of-house, and bar operations. It covers cold chain and equipment temperatures, kitchen and bar equipment condition, sanitation practices, recipe and production documentation, staff hygiene and handwashing, line setup and portioning, and food safety checks. Front-of-house checks include patio and dining readiness, service area organization, signage and lighting, ambient conditions, and guest-facing cleanliness. Restroom standards address supplies, cleanliness, fixtures, and maintenance. The audit concludes with a summary of findings, action plans, and manager sign-offs to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
by Jan Urbano, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get

Restaurant HR Walk-Through

This restaurant HR walk-through checklist helps managers and trainers evaluate front and back of house readiness and compliance. Review guest and employee restrooms for maintenance and stock, check lobby cleanliness and setups, verify BOH equipment condition, hood and timers, and confirm temp logs and tickets are complete and legible. Inspect food storage, dating and rotation, and organization in walk-in coolers and freezers. Assess office and storage areas, mop sink setup, and schedule posting. Validate MOD professionalism, shift preparedness, crew productivity, and manager in training progress. Finish with exterior and trash dock cleanliness and safety to ensure a clean, compliant, and guest ready operation.

by Davilan Lyles, from the Community

Get

Template

Hospitality Manager Audit Checklist

Use this comprehensive hospitality manager audit to evaluate front-of-house and back-of-house standards across cafes and restaurants. The checklist covers exterior presentation and kerb appeal, guest journey and service leadership, grab-and-go and coffee stations, allergen controls, temperature checks, FIFO and stock rotation, cleaning and sanitation, restrooms, BOH facilities, pest control, waste segregation, equipment and utensil hygiene, probes and calibration, and food storage. Drive compliance, safety, and consistent quality while identifying training needs and opportunities to improve profit and guest satisfaction.

by David Taylor, from the Community

10+

Get

Template

Hotel Overall Inspection Checklist

This hotel overall check template helps audit lobby, guest rooms, corridors, restaurants and bars, open kitchens, back of house, restrooms, spa, gym, pool, landscaping, and receiving areas. It covers cleanliness, safety and fire equipment, HVAC and lighting, signage, fixtures, and staff standards. Use it to standardize inspections, document issues with notes and photos, assign corrective actions, and maintain brand compliance and guest satisfaction across the property.

by Phuong Ly, from the Community

Get

Template

Store Audit 2024 Checklist

This Store Audit 2024 template is designed for restaurants and bars to assess back-of-house, front-of-house, and bar operations. It covers cold chain and equipment temperatures, kitchen and bar equipment condition, sanitation practices, recipe and production documentation, staff hygiene and handwashing, line setup and portioning, and food safety checks. Front-of-house checks include patio and dining readiness, service area organization, signage and lighting, ambient conditions, and guest-facing cleanliness. Restroom standards address supplies, cleanliness, fixtures, and maintenance. The audit concludes with a summary of findings, action plans, and manager sign-offs to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

by Jan Urbano, from the Community

10+

Get

Daily Walk-Through Checklist

About author

You might also like

Restaurant HR Walk-Through

Hospitality Manager Audit Checklist

Hotel Overall Inspection Checklist

Store Audit 2024 Checklist

You might also like

Restaurant HR Walk-Through

Hospitality Manager Audit Checklist

Hotel Overall Inspection Checklist

Store Audit 2024 Checklist