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Loungers Kitchen Audit Checklist

by Robyn Cox, from the Community

Conduct thorough kitchen audits with this Loungers checklist. Evaluate hygiene practices, equipment cleanliness, fridge and freezer organization, allergen labeling, SFBB documentation, PPE, and staff compliance. Verify cleaning routines, food storage, stock rotation, and temperature controls, plus portioning, prep sheets, and plating guides. Use it to drive food safety, brand consistency, and operational excellence across restaurant back-of-house.

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This Loungers NSF Audit Visit checklist supports food and hospitality teams in assessing operational standards across FOH, bar, cellar, and BOH areas. It guides reviews of handwashing stations, labeling and product dating, cleaning routines, equipment condition (fryers, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers), temperature control, stock rotation, and storage practices. The template includes compliance checkpoints for fire safety, risk assessments, COSHH, eLearning, and health and safety postings. It also addresses service standards, staff PPE and uniforms, allergen control workflows and segregation, and general cleanliness, ensuring sites meet rigorous food safety and operational requirements.

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