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Restaurant Visit Checks

by Mark Sanderson, from the Community

This restaurant visit checks template helps managers assess the full guest journey and operational standards in a single audit. Evaluate exterior appearance and entrance, first impressions, dining area cleanliness and ambiance, table setup and presentation, service standards, food and beverage quality, kitchen hygiene and food safety practices, bar area organization, staff performance, and overall guest satisfaction. Confirm maintenance, equipment, and safety compliance including HVAC, lighting, and fire exits. Capture key findings, action items, and acknowledgments to drive consistent, guest-ready operations.

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Food and Beverage Audit Checklist
This comprehensive food and beverage audit checklist helps restaurant and bar teams evaluate kitchen and bar standards across cleanliness, equipment condition, food safety, paperwork, and daily operations. Sections include kitchen hygiene, equipment upkeep, food handling and rotation, labelling, staff hygiene, and documentation such as temperature logs, cleaning rotas, delivery checks, and corrective actions. It also covers kitchen structure and operational controls like pest monitoring, waste management, HACCP and COSHH awareness, PPE, first aid readiness, and fire safety. The bar audit includes safety checks, glassware hygiene, coffee machine care, stock rotation, line cleaning, and station setup. Use this template to drive consistent compliance and service quality across shifts.
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Hotel Operations Audit Checklist
This hotel operations audit template helps managers assess and improve performance across every department. Use it to review brand identity and standards, staff management and training, general operational controls, and guest ledger accuracy. Evaluate restaurant service, cleanliness, table settings, and revenue controls, as well as kitchen hygiene, food safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and waste control. Cover banqueting and conferencing readiness, housekeeping in rooms and public areas, preventive maintenance programs, and adherence to health and safety. Track the guest journey and front office efficiency from check in to check out. Monitor profit drivers including inventory, utilities, cost of sales, labor management, and financial reporting. Log follow up actions in iAuditor and document findings to drive continuous improvement and guest satisfaction.
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Restaurant Visit Checklist
This restaurant visit checklist helps managers and auditors evaluate key aspects of daily operations and guest experience. Review the venue’s appearance on arrival, front desk organization, reservations and team briefing, staffing levels, BOH areas including changing rooms, and FOH uniform standards. Verify bar compliance such as hot water at taps, absence of spillages and debris, correct use of ice scoops, and labeling and date control of food. Check for evidence of pests and confirm food safety management records and practices are up to date. Note any guest facing or business critical property issues and confirm fire safety procedures are followed. Assess food presentation, taste, and serving temperatures. Evaluate service quality from meet and greet to overall flow, whether expectations are exceeded, and that a manager is running service. Capture findings, assign corrective actions, and monitor follow up to maintain high standards.
by Gianni Concas, from the Community
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