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Commercial Kitchen Cleaning and Condition Checklist

by Dan Poole, from the Community

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This commercial kitchen checklist supports a full visual workplace assessment of general condition and cleaning standards. Use it to document audit details, capture locations and personnel, and verify cleanliness and upkeep across floors, walls, ceilings, glazing, lighting, canopies and surfaces, bins, and kitchen equipment. It also guides safety checks, including pressure vessel records, gas safety chains, emergency release mechanisms on walk-in units, electric fly killer placement and maintenance, and availability and use of PPE. Ideal for hospitality venues and foodservice operations to maintain compliance and hygiene.

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Kitchen Standards and Compliance Checklist
Use this kitchen standards and compliance checklist to audit restaurant and catering operations. Cover kitchen cleanliness (walls, floors, equipment, fridges, prep areas), food safety (rotation, labeling, dates, handwashing, cross-contamination controls), temperature checks and records, storage, staff uniforms, and chemical use. Verify equipment maintenance, PPE, staff training within 2 years, electric fly killer placement, emergency release mechanisms, and step stools. Confirm daily paperwork, defrost and prep lists, wastage entries, and fridge layout plans. Track action points and responsibilities.
by phil watson, from the Community
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Kitchen Standards Check P4432
This kitchen standards checklist helps teams audit hygiene, food safety, and equipment condition in commercial kitchens. Use it to verify clean floors, walls, ceilings, and lighting; maintain dishwashing areas, canopies, and filters; check fridges and freezers for cleanliness and ice buildup; confirm food is covered, labeled, and in date; ensure handwash stations, probes, and sanitizer are available; and assess key equipment such as fryers, grills, ovens, microwaves, and hot holding units. It also covers PPE availability and general housekeeping to support compliance.
by Graeme Mckinnon, from the Community
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Kitchen Food Safety Checklist
This kitchen and food safety checklist helps hospitality teams standardize hygiene and compliance across restaurant, cafe, and catering operations. It covers kitchen cleanliness, equipment sanitation, fridge and freezer organization, product rotation and labeling, handwashing access and practices, separation of raw and cooked products to avoid cross contamination, temperature probing and hot holding records, correct storage, staff uniforms, and use of suitable chemicals. It also checks maintenance, PPE, training, electric fly killers, emergency door releases in walk-ins, gas safety chains, SOP adherence, wastage logging, and fridge layout plans. Use it to support HACCP programs, streamline audits, and reduce risk.
by Dan Poole, from the Community
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Behind the Scenes (Kitchen)
A detailed kitchen audit template designed to evaluate and maintain safety standards, operational efficiency, and compliance in commercial kitchen environments. The checklist covers essential areas including staff uniform compliance, kitchen safety checks, equipment functionality, cleanliness standards, and proper communication protocols. This comprehensive audit tool helps managers ensure their kitchen operations meet required standards for safety, hygiene, and professional performance. It includes specific checks for floor conditions, work surfaces, equipment maintenance, cleaning procedures, and proper branding guidelines. The template serves as a crucial resource for maintaining consistent quality and safety standards in food service operations.
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