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Food Safety Cleaning Checklist

by dlara@cfastapley.com, from the Community

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Use this food safety cleaning checklist to guide a thorough kitchen walkthrough. Inspect and clean drains, walls, hood vents, fry station, walk-in cooler, prep tables, dish area, and equipment. Verify cutting boards are sanitary, trash cans and dustpans are clean, and chemicals are stored neatly. Support compliance with hygiene standards and reduce cross-contamination with consistent cleaning routines.

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