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Kitchen Check

by James Young, from the Community

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This Kitchen Check inspection template helps restaurants and commercial kitchens maintain consistent food safety and hygiene standards. Use it to verify clean and sanitized surfaces and touch points, confirm appliances like stoves, grills, microwaves and dishwashers are cleaned, check fridges and freezers, review temperature logs, and ensure storage follows HACCP guidelines. Include checks for dry store tidiness, floor cleanliness under units, proper oil disposal and completion of close down tasks. Capture notes, record who conducted the check, and sign off with duty manager and chef for accountability.

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