• Kitchen Sanitation & Food Safety Audit

    Evaluate food safety, sanitation practices, and kitchen compliance with operational and health standards.

  • Food Storage

  • Cold storage temperature*
  • Raw protein storage*
  • Freezer temperature within safe range*
  • Walk-in cooler organized and not overcrowded*
  • All food properly labeled with prep or expiration dates*
  • FIFO rotation followed*
  • Raw meats stored below ready-to-eat foods*
  • No expired or spoiled food present*
  • Food containers sealed and covered properly*
  • Dry storage clean and organized*
  • Food stored at least 6 inches off the floor*

  • Sanitation

  • Sanitizer buckets*
  • Handwashing sinks accessible and unobstructed*
  • Soap and paper towels stocked at handwashing stations*
  • Employees observed washing hands properly*
  • Food prep surfaces cleaned and sanitized between uses*
  • Cutting boards clean and free of deep grooves*
  • Cleaning chemicals stored away from food areas*
  • Trash containers covered and emptied regularly*
  • Mop buckets and cleaning tools stored properly*
  • Dish area clean and organized*
  • Handwashing stations*
  • Glove use*

  • Cross Contamination Prevention

  • Cross contamination prevention*
  • Separate cutting boards used for raw proteins and ready-to-eat foods*
  • Utensils not shared between raw and cooked foods*
  • Gloves changed between tasks when required*
  • Food handlers avoiding bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods*
  • Raw poultry stored separately from other proteins*
  • Food prep areas separated by task when possible*

  • Equipment

  • Refrigeration performance*
  • Dishwashing station operation*
  • Ventilation hood cleanliness*
  • Food thermometers available and calibrated*
  • Dish machine sanitizer levels within correct range*
  • Cooking equipment clean and free of grease buildup*
  • Refrigeration units free of leaks or excessive ice buildup*
  • Prep tables clean and sanitized*
  • Shelving clean and organized*
  • Ventilation hood filters clean and properly installed*
  • Ovens and grills free of excessive grease buildup*
  • Smallware's clean and stored properly*

  • Pest Prevention

  • No signs of pests or rodent activity*
  • Doors and windows properly sealed*
  • Floor drains clean and unobstructed*
  • Food stored off the floor and protected*
  • Garbage storage area clean and maintained*
  • Exterior doors closed properly*

  • Staff Compliance

  • Employees wearing proper food safety attire*
  • Hair restraints worn where required*
  • Gloves used appropriately during food handling*
  • No eating or drinking in food preparation areas*
  • Employees aware of food safety procedures*
  • Food safety posters visible in kitchen areas*
  • Overall Kitchen Sanitation Rating*
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