Restaurant Food Safety Checklist Template

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Receiving & Storage

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Checks for proper temperature, labeling, and handling of incoming food deliveries.

Delivery Date

Temperature of Refrigerated Goods (°F)

Temperature of Frozen Goods (°F)

Packaging Condition

Supplier Name

Check for:

Receiver Signature

Cold Storage

2 of 10

Ensures refrigerators and freezers are operating at safe temperatures and food is stored correctly.

Refrigerator Temperature (in °F)

Freezer Temperature (in °F)

Refrigerator Door Seals Condition

Freezer Door Seals Condition

Foods Properly Labelled?

Last Temperature Log Date

Notes on any issues or corrective actions

Dry Storage

3 of 10

Verifies proper stock rotation (FIFO), cleanliness, and pest control measures.

Storage Temperature (°F)

FIFO System Followed?

Evidence of Pests?

Details of Pest Evidence (if any)

Last Pest Control Service Date

Storage Area Cleanliness

Photo of Storage Area (Optional)

Food Preparation

4 of 10

Covers proper handwashing, cross-contamination prevention, and cooking temperatures.

Internal Cooking Temperature (Poultry)

Internal Cooking Temperature (Beef/Pork)

Handwashing Observed?

Gloves Used Appropriately?

Notes on Cross-Contamination Prevention

Produce Washed Properly?

Cooking & Holding

5 of 10

Checks cooking temperatures, holding times, and cooling procedures.

Chicken Internal Temperature (F)

Beef Internal Temperature (F)

Fish Internal Temperature (F)

Cooling Method Used

Time Food Removed from Heat

Holding Temperature (F)

Date Food was Cooked

Dishwashing & Sanitation

6 of 10

Ensures dishwashing equipment is working correctly and sanitizing procedures are followed.

Water Temperature (Incoming)

Sanitizer Concentration (ppm)

Dish Machine Wash Cycle Time (seconds)

Dish Machine Rinse Temperature (°F)

Dish Machine Functioning Correctly?

Areas of Dishwashing Area Cleaned?

Last Chemical Level Check

Employee Hygiene

7 of 10

Verifies employee adherence to hygiene standards (handwashing, gloves, hair restraints).

Handwashing Time (seconds)

Gloves Used?

Handwashing Supplies Available?

Hair Restraint Used?

Comments/Observations on Employee Hygiene

Pest Control

8 of 10

Checks for signs of pests and confirms pest control measures are in place.

Temperature of traps (if applicable)

Signs of Pest Activity Observed?

Specific areas where pests were spotted (if any)

Date of last professional pest control service

Detailed notes on pest control observations and actions taken

Pest Control Method Employed (if any)

Equipment Maintenance

9 of 10

Ensures kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning safely.

Last Preventative Maintenance Date (Ovens, Fryers, etc.)

Refrigerator Temperature (Fahrenheit)

Dishwasher Water Temperature (Fahrenheit)

Ice Machine Sanitized?

Notes on Equipment Condition/Issues

Hood Filters Clean?

Gas Line Pressure (PSI)

Waste Management

10 of 10

Reviews procedures for proper handling and disposal of food waste.

Quantity of Food Waste Generated (lbs)

Date of Last Waste Container Cleaning

Time of Scheduled Waste Collection

Waste Disposal Method

If 'Other' disposal method selected, please specify:

Condition of Waste Containers

Notes on waste management issues or improvements needed:

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