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HH Kitchen Audit - Nov 2023

by Jim Morain, from the Community

This kitchen audit template helps hospitality teams verify daily food safety and hygiene compliance. It covers opening and closing checks, SFBB records, pest control, policies, delivery and food storage practices, and staff use of correct equipment. Inspect fridges and freezers, microwaves and small equipment, structural cleanliness, extractor vents, dishwasher, canopy, lighting, doors, and plug sockets. Review outdoor areas, bin storage, oil waste handling, and chemical storage. Capture issues, record corrective actions, and maintain a consistent audit trail.

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HH Kitchen Audit November 2023
The HH Kitchen Audit is a comprehensive food safety and hygiene checklist for professional kitchens. It covers opening and closing tasks, record keeping, SFBB compliance, pest control procedures, delivery and storage practices, fridge and freezer checks, microwave and small equipment sanitation, structural cleanliness, extractor and canopy cleaning, fire safety, lighting, and floor and wall condition. It also verifies outdoor waste management, bin storage, oil handling, and chemical store organization to keep kitchens clean, safe, and compliant.
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HH Kitchen Audit November 2023

The HH Kitchen Audit is a comprehensive food safety and hygiene checklist for professional kitchens. It covers opening and closing tasks, record keeping, SFBB compliance, pest control procedures, delivery and storage practices, fridge and freezer checks, microwave and small equipment sanitation, structural cleanliness, extractor and canopy cleaning, fire safety, lighting, and floor and wall condition. It also verifies outdoor waste management, bin storage, oil handling, and chemical store organization to keep kitchens clean, safe, and compliant.

by Jim Morain, from the Community

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Jaymak Kitchen Food Safety and Equipment Hygiene Audit

This kitchen audit checklist helps hospitality teams verify food safety and equipment hygiene across prep areas. It covers daily self-inspections, temperature monitoring for fridges, freezers and coolrooms, FIFO stock rotation, correct labeling and date coding, proper storage to avoid cross-contamination, and preventing unit overloading. It includes handwashing facilities, sanitizer availability and use, cleaning and sanitizing routines for equipment and surfaces, pest prevention and housekeeping, and structural standards for walls, floors, lighting and ventilation. Guidance is provided for dishwasher and ice machine checks, thermometer calibration, and documenting corrective actions and audit results to improve compliance and reduce risk.

by Mark Mackenzie, from the Community

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Daily Food Hygiene Checks

This daily food hygiene checks template helps food service teams verify opening and closing routines, staff readiness, handwashing facilities, cleaning supplies, food storage and separation, fridge and delivery temperatures, defrosting practices, labeling and rotation, and waste removal. Use it to document issues, add photos, and sign off each shift to maintain food safety compliance and consistent kitchen standards.

by Stephen Mason, from the Community

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Daily Kitchen Opening and Closing Checklist

Use this daily kitchen opening and closing checklist to standardize hygiene and safety across shifts. It covers facility cleanliness (floors, walls, ceilings, lighting), handwashing and dishwashing areas, sanitization of work surfaces, and general housekeeping. Equipment checks include fridges and freezers, dishwasher, microwaves, gas hob, and shelving to confirm cleanliness, operation, and shutdown status. PPE storage and readiness are verified, and auditors can attach photos to nonconformances for evidence. Designed for twice-daily open and close routines, shutdowns, and cleaning, with a final sign-off section for accountability and compliance.

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HH Kitchen Audit - Nov 2023

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