Template

Pre-Coffee Audit Checklist

by Régine L GUION-FIRMIN, from the Community

40+

This pre-coffee audit checklist helps cafes and baristas maintain consistent drink quality and hygiene. It covers espresso prep and extraction (ristretto, backflushing, stopwatch use), milk texturing with target temperatures, soy milk handling and tools, equipment availability, and training thermometers. Cleaning tasks include grinder, groups, handles, machine body and underside, milk area, floor, and chocolate pump, plus CAYG and hourly routines. Stock control includes correct day-dotting and FIFO rotation. Tea station checks include dosing, brewing method, and jar condition. Use it to standardize operations, support staff training, and uphold service standards.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.

Template
Coffee Audit Checklist
This coffee audit checklist helps cafes and coffee shops evaluate beverage quality, equipment hygiene, milk preparation, and service standards. It covers espresso extraction and crema, milk texturing for cappuccino, latte, and flat white, correct recipes for hot chocolate, mocha, and americano, and proper presentation in dine-in and takeaway formats. It includes cleaning routines for steam arms, milk jugs, and coffee machines, calibration of thermometers, and adherence to brand standards. The template also checks team appearance, customer service behaviors, receipt handling, and complaint processes, plus food display, equipment condition, and overall cafe cleanliness across seating, floors, fixtures, lighting, vents, and condiment areas.
by Tracey MacRobert, from the Community
Downloads: 30+
Get
Template
Lavazza Coffee Area Audit
This Lavazza Coffee Area audit checklist helps cafes and baristas verify coffee preparation standards and service quality. It covers espresso extraction timing and volume, grinder calibration, grind and dose checks, milk texturing, equipment cleaning, hygiene, customer service steps, food display, temperature controls, and record keeping. Use it to maintain brand standards, deliver consistent beverages, and ensure safe, compliant cafe operations.
by Kerry Murphy, from the Community
Downloads: 20+
Get
Template
CB Coffee Audit August 2023
This coffee audit checklist helps cafes assess speed of service, barista competency, and beverage quality across espresso and milk-based drinks. It covers espresso dose, extraction time, yield, crema, and taste; milk temperature, texture, and latte art; grinder and machine maintenance; barista tools and cleanliness; and required paperwork. Use it to standardize training, ensure equipment readiness, and elevate product consistency and customer experience.
by Martyn Balsom, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
Barista Training Checklist
This barista training checklist helps cafes standardize how staff prepare and serve coffee while maintaining safety and cleanliness. Topics include health and safety basics, knowing equipment, coffee history and blend information, freshness, espresso recipes, grinder calibration and dialing in, 11 steps to espresso production, tamping technique, milk steaming with a clean cold jug, milk temperature, pouring technique, and latte art (heart, rosetta, tulip). It also covers drink construction and menu knowledge, efficient drink preparation, and a structured cleaning schedule: cleaning as you go, hourly cleaning of the machine, and daily cleaning of the grinder and machine. Includes a summary section for areas to improve plus manager name and signature.
by Lizzy Skelly, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get

Pre-Coffee Audit Checklist

About author

You might also like

Coffee Audit Checklist

Lavazza Coffee Area Audit

CB Coffee Audit August 2023

Barista Training Checklist

You might also like

Coffee Audit Checklist

Lavazza Coffee Area Audit

CB Coffee Audit August 2023

Barista Training Checklist