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Restaurant Operations Visit Checklist

by giovanni marino, from the Community

This restaurant operations visit checklist helps supervisors assess front of house presentation and back of house standards, including cleanliness, stock presentation, equipment hygiene, and customer service. It covers food safety controls such as thermometer availability and calibration, pH meter checks, fryer oil condition, hot holding cabinets, fridges and freezers, and chemical storage. Documentation reviewed includes HACCP, food safety agreements, certificates for ingredients, prior audits with action plans, and health authority reports. Training items include induction, food safety level 2, and team knowledge for safety and health.

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