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FOH Closing Checklist for Restaurants

by Dwayne Torres, from the Community

This FOH closing checklist helps restaurant teams complete end of day tasks consistently and to standard. It covers bathrooms, glass and windows, drink station, lobby, registers, steam table and drive thru areas. Items include cleaning and polishing stainless steel, restocking utensils and sauces, scrubbing nozzles, emptying trash, organizing storage, sweeping and mopping floors, and clearing drains. Adapt it to quick service or casual dining to improve cleanliness, food safety, and guest readiness.

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Panda Express FOH Closing Checklist

Ensure consistent front-of-house closing at quick service restaurants. This checklist outlines step-by-step tasks for bathrooms, glass and windows, drink station, lobby, registers, and steam table. Staff can verify cleaning, stocking, polishing, trash removal, floor care, drain cleaning, and equipment shutdown. Use it to improve cleanliness, organization, and closing efficiency while maintaining brand standards.

by Dwayne Torres, from the Community

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Dining Room, Bathroom and Playground Closing

Streamline end-of-day operations with a step-by-step restaurant closing checklist covering dining room, bathrooms, and playground. Tasks include wiping and sanitizing tables, chairs, and high-touch surfaces, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning fixtures and windows, restocking paper goods and soap, emptying trash, and securing outdoor areas. Use it to maintain cleanliness, safety, and consistency across every shift.

by Valerie Oliver, from the Community

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FOH Closing Procedures Checklist

This FOH closing procedures checklist helps restaurant and concession teams complete a thorough end-of-day close. Tasks include restocking supplies (cups, straws, utensils, condiments), shutting down and cleaning displays (pizza and pretzel cases), sanitizing soda and ICEE machines and nozzles, wiping counters and tables, taking out trash and boxes, sweeping and mopping floors under all tables, and turning off TVs and lights. It also covers cash handling steps such as closing, counting out the drawer, resetting the register, and handing the money bag to the manager. Use this template to ensure cleanliness, food safety, and a smooth handover to the next shift.

by Alex Mesa, from the Community

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Weekly Restaurant Cleaning Checklist

Use this weekly restaurant cleaning checklist to standardize cleaning across back of house, front of house, restrooms, dining room, and exterior. Tasks include sanitizing prep tables, cleaning ovens, dish machines, coolers, and walk-in units; polishing stainless steel; scrubbing floors, drains, and thresholds; detailing windows, signage, and light covers; organizing cleaning supplies; and checking fryer hoods and filters. Improve hygiene, food safety, and guest experience with a consistent schedule for FOH and BOH.

by Susanzaidman74 User, from the Community

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FOH Closing Checklist for Restaurants

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