Dairy Case Inspection Checklist (Daily) - Temperature, expiration dates

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Temperature Verification

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Record temperatures of dairy case and individual products to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Case Temperature (Top Shelf)

Case Temperature (Middle Shelf)

Case Temperature (Bottom Shelf)

Milk Temperature (Representative Sample)

Butter Temperature (Representative Sample)

Temperature Compliance?

If 'No' to Temperature Compliance, explain reason and corrective action taken:

Temperature Check Time

Expiration Date Review - Milk

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Inspect all milk products for expiration dates. Remove any expired or near-expired items.

Case 1 - Milk Temperature (°F)

Case 2 - Milk Temperature (°F)

Earliest Expiration Date Found (Milk)

Number of Milk Products Expiring in 1-3 Days

Number of Expired Milk Products Discarded

Details of any milk products with concerns (e.g., swollen packages, unusual odors)

Milk Case Rotation Performed?

FIFO Procedure Followed?

Expiration Date Review - Cheese

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Inspect all cheese products for expiration dates. Remove any expired or near-expired items.

Cheddar Expiration Status

Mozzarella Expiration Status

Swiss Expiration Status

Number of Cheddar Packages Removed (Expired)

Number of Mozzarella Packages Removed (Expired)

Date of Next Expiration Check (for near-expired cheese)

Notes on Cheese Expiration Review

Expiration Date Review - Yogurt

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Inspect all yogurt products for expiration dates. Remove any expired or near-expired items.

Inspection Date

Yogurt - Overall Expiration Status

Number of Yogurt Cups/Containers

Vanilla Yogurt - Expiration Status

Strawberry Yogurt - Expiration Status

Detailed Notes on Yogurt Expiration Issues

Packaging Integrity - Yogurt

Expiration Date Review - Butter & Spreads

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Inspect all butter and spreads for expiration dates. Remove any expired or near-expired items.

Butter Expiration Status - Lot #1

Butter Expiration Status - Lot #2

Spread Expiration Status - Lot #1 (e.g., Cream Cheese)

Number of Expired Butter/Spread Items Removed

Expiration Date - Butter Lot #1

Expiration Date - Spread Lot #1

Product Condition & Quality

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Assess overall product appearance, packaging integrity, and potential spoilage.

Overall Product Appearance

Packaging Integrity Issues?

Notes on Potential Spoilage (e.g., off-odor, discoloration)

Evidence of Freezer Burn?

Number of Products with Visible Mold

Describe Any Unusual Conditions Observed (e.g., texture, color)

Case Organization & Cleanliness

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Check for proper product placement, case organization, and cleanliness.

Case Frontage Clean?

Shelves Clean?

Evidence of Spillage?

If 'Other' Spillage Selected, Describe:

Product Facing Consistent?

Number of Products Facing Incorrectly:

Case Organization - Logical?

Returns & Damaged Goods

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Identify and document any returns or damaged products needing attention.

Number of Returned Items

Reason for Returns (e.g., customer complaint, damage)

Description of Damage (if applicable)

Type of Damage (Select all that apply)

Notes on Damaged/Returned Products (e.g., action taken)

Disposal Method (Damaged Goods)

Vendor Contacted (If Applicable)

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