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Drive Thru 15-Minute Checklist

by Sonia Teran, from the Community

Keep your quick-service drive thru running smoothly with this 15-minute checklist. Verify iPad timers, sanitizer buckets, product labeling and shelf life, team uniforms, and area cleanliness. Check air curtains and keep ice bin lids closed. Ensure outdoor staff wear safety vests and dumpster gates stay closed. Confirm cold holding for TCS foods remains below 40 F and rotate items to the walk-in if temperatures rise. Covers salads, wraps, parfaits, and more to protect food safety and speed of service.

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