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Physical Plant Inspection and Restaurant Hazard Assessment

by Jared Burkholder, from the Community

This checklist supports restaurant teams in evaluating the physical plant and identifying hazards across the entire site. It covers parking lots, building exteriors, signage and lighting, dining rooms, restrooms, vestibules, and back-of-house areas. Kitchen sections include fryers, grills, coolers, prep areas, and smallwares, plus cleaning routines and equipment condition. Fire safety items (extinguishers, hood systems, filters) are included along with OSHA-required postings, SDS access, training calendars, incident procedures, and PPE usage. Use it to maintain safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance in daily operations and audits.

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