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Restaurant FOH and HOH Audit Checklist

by Dani Vasquez, from the Community

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Use this restaurant FOH and HOH audit to inspect kitchen and front-of-house standards. Check ice machines for calcium and mold, plate condition, door gaskets, and product shelf life. Confirm FIFO and dating on steak cases, produce, and gallon jugs. Verify daily critical walk-throughs and twice-daily line checks with a 30-day rolling record. Ensure thermometers are present in all equipment, shelves and drains are clean, and walls, vents, and baseboards are free of dust and grease. Review lobby and bar areas for cleanliness and compliance.

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