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TCC Venue Visit Basics Checklist

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This TCC Venue Visit Basics checklist is a comprehensive store audit tool for cafes and restaurants. It guides managers through front-of-house first impressions, merchandising, cleanliness, and restroom checks; assesses food quality, temperature control, and service standards; and reviews espresso quality, extraction, and machine maintenance. Back-of-house sections cover equipment upkeep, storage practices, labelling and use-by dates, and cleaning schedules. The checklist also evaluates operational planning via sales, labor, and FTR journals, shift management, daily checklists, temperature and use-by logs, maintenance records, uniforms, grooming, and previous audit follow-ups. Use it to ensure on-brand experiences, great service, excellent coffee, and food-safe operations.

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