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Food Safety Audit Checklist for NSF Compliance

by Kevin Andrews, from the Community

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Use this NSF aligned food safety audit template to identify and control major risks across kitchens and bars. Assess supplier approval, goods receipt temperatures, storage and cross contamination, preparation practices and equipment, cooking, reheating, cooling and hot holding, personal hygiene and handwashing, allergen controls, pest and waste management, cleaning and sanitising, structural issues, and record keeping. Supports HACCP and EHO requirements and builds management confidence.

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NSF Food Safety Audit Checklist

This NSF food safety audit checklist helps restaurants evaluate kitchen hygiene and compliance with HACCP practices. It covers handwashing, cross contamination controls, storage and day dotting, delivery checks, cooking, hot holding and reheating temperatures, rapid chilling and defrosting, probe calibration and records, cleaning schedules and chemicals, pest control, equipment maintenance, and management sign off. Use it to verify documentation, training, corrective actions, and to maintain safe operations across preparation, service, and buffet areas.

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NSF Marston’s Food Hygiene and Safety Audit

Use the NSF Marston’s checklist to assess food hygiene and hospitality operations across pubs and hotels. It covers purchasing, deliveries, storage, defrosting, preparation, cooking and reheating, hot and cold holding, cooling, and final service. Verify temperature control, probe use, ice handling, personal hygiene, and allergen management. Inspect structural standards, cleaning, waste, and pest control. Review records for training, stock rotation, and corrective actions. Includes fire safety procedures, general health and safety checks, licensing and security requirements, and a hotel safety audit with evacuation, maintenance, and guest safety controls.

by Phillip Wheland, from the Community

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NSF Checklist Stonegate 2023

This NSF checklist is designed for hospitality teams to assess food hygiene, stock control, temperature monitoring, defrosting, cooking, cooling, reheating, hot holding, and cold display. It covers cross contamination prevention, allergen management, utensil and equipment hygiene, pest control, cleaning and dishwashing practices, staff training and knowledge, and general health and safety. The template also includes sections for licensing compliance, customer area standards, and comprehensive fire safety checks, making it ideal for restaurants, pubs, and kitchen operations seeking consistent compliance and audit readiness.

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Food Safety Audit Checklist for NSF Compliance

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