Restaurant Food Safety Checklist Template
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Receiving & Storage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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