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Cafe Operations Safety Audit

by Angela Partridge, from the Community

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This cafe operations safety audit helps teams assess ESB readiness across cleaning practices, customer information, allergen management, team training, cross contamination controls, equipment standards, and back of house structural safety. It covers daily and weekly checks, monthly manager reviews, chemical safety, fire safety, pest control, and record keeping. Use it to confirm safe food preparation, storage, cooling and defrosting, and proper waste handling. Verify that staff are trained, welfare facilities are available, and required posters and certificates are displayed. Address any Golden fail items promptly to meet operational and food safety expectations.

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