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Jackiana Restaurant Cleaning Contest Checklist

by Jerrianne Newcomb, from the Community

20+

Run a sitewide cleaning contest and audit key restaurant areas. This checklist covers kitchen equipment including fryers, grills, toasters, UHC and PHC, microwaves, and the shake machine, dining room surfaces, restrooms, front counter, drive thru, fry and grill stations, prep and dish areas, chemical and dry storage, soda rack, walk ins, exterior, and general cleanliness, plus office and training room. Use it to standardize inspections, reinforce hygiene, and track results across locations.

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