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Morning Operations Walk-Around Checklist

by Jamie waterhouse, from the Community

This template guides a restaurant’s pre-opening walk-around to ensure a safe, clean, and compliant start to the day. It covers health and safety checks (temperatures, allergen labels, FIFO, probe function, hot water), assessment of previous close-down cleaning (hot holds, fridges, fryer, Bain Marie, toaster, dishwashers, seating), standards and procedures (PPE, handwashing, racking, prep), and paperwork and policy (HACCP, EHO reports, risk assessments, H&S files). It also includes kitchen and other area checks (bin and syrup rooms, plant room security, chemical storage) to confirm readiness for service.

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Morning Operations Walk Around Checklist
This Morning Operations Walk Around checklist supports restaurant and foodservice teams in preparing safely for the day. It covers health and safety basics, including cold temperature logs, product date checks, allergen labeling, FIFO stock rotation, probe functionality with wipes, fridge seal integrity, and storage off the floor. It guides sanitation and readiness checks across kitchens and customer areas, such as soap and towel availability, hot water within 30 seconds, cross‑contamination prevention, and pest vigilance. Close-down quality is reviewed for hot holds, fridges, bain maries, fryers, chopping blocks, dishwashers, and dining areas. Operational standards include PPE condition, uniform checks, handwashing observation, racking and prep standards, and dishwasher chemicals. Documentation prompts reference HACCP, EHO reports, risk assessments, and daily H&S sign-offs. Kitchen tasks include trolleys, sanitiser, dating and covering, oven doors and seals, bin handles, and walls. Other areas include bin and syrup rooms, plant room security, and correct chemical storage.
by Jamie waterhouse, from the Community
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Morning Operations Walkaround Checklist
This morning operations walkaround checklist helps restaurant teams prepare for a safe start to the day. It covers cold temperature logs, allergen labeling, FIFO stock rotation, probe and fridge checks, handwashing supplies, and cross-contamination controls. It includes assessments of equipment and kitchen cleanliness, PPE and chemical checks, HACCP documentation, and front-of-house standards so your venue meets health and safety expectations before opening.
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This managers opening checks template supports restaurant teams during pre-opening walk-throughs. It covers entrance and bar setup, float and fridges on, glasswasher, coffee and margarita machines, ice machine, and pest checks. Front of house tasks include floors, stairs, speakers, lighting, and cleanliness. Back of house tasks include dry storage organization, FIFO, temperature and label checks, fridge and freezer cleaning, walk-in maintenance, and KP area chemicals. Kitchen checks cover food pass, bain marie, flattop, microwaves, fryer, salamander, canopies, and hot water. It also prompts verification of daily logs, linens, and menu readiness to ensure a safe, compliant service.
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Morning Restaurant Operations Checklist
This morning restaurant operations checklist helps teams open safely and efficiently. It covers health and safety, temperature logs, FIFO and date checks, cross contamination controls, sanitizer and chemical labeling, and pest activity. It guides back and front grill cleaning, fryer and canopy hygiene, utensil and probe readiness, fridge and freezer cleanliness, and floor and void area checks. Kitchen and production room tasks include dishwash area hygiene, wall and sink cleaning, oven and filter care, and hand wash stations. It also includes front of house, toilets, walk ins, bin area, stores, and staff areas to maintain standards and compliance.
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