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Elephante Department of Health Checklist

The Elephante DOH Checklist helps restaurant teams run compliant health inspections across kitchens, walk-ins, bars, and prep areas. Verify glove use, handwashing stations, sanitizer concentration, labeling and dating, time stamps, cooling methods, raw protein storage, fridge temperatures, surface cleanliness, and staff uniforms. Capture issues, note corrective actions, and keep operations organized for consistent Department of Health compliance.

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