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Restaurant BOH Chef Walk Checklist

by Chef Marche Gorum, from the Community

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Use this BOH Chef Walk checklist to inspect restaurant back-of-house operations for cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance. Verify cooler and freezer temperature logs, labeling and dating of food, proper storage, and chemical handling. Assess prep, cook lines, and dish-room for equipment hygiene, sanitation bucket concentration, and handwashing supplies. Review dry storage, pot sink, and walk-ins for orderliness and maintenance. Confirm employee PPE, hair restraints, slip-resistant shoes, and glove use. Check MSDS books, eyewash, and electrical safety to maintain a safe, compliant kitchen.

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