DAIRY CASE INSPECTION CHECKLIST (DAILY) - TEMPERATURE, EXPIRATION DATES

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--- TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Case Temperature (Top Shelf)
[ ] Case Temperature (Middle Shelf)
[ ] Case Temperature (Bottom Shelf)
[ ] Milk Temperature (Representative Sample)
[ ] Butter Temperature (Representative Sample)
[ ] Temperature Compliance? (Yes, No)
[ ] If 'No' to Temperature Compliance, explain reason and corrective action taken:
[ ] Temperature Check Time

--- EXPIRATION DATE REVIEW - MILK ---
[ ] 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? (Yes, No)
[ ] FIFO Procedure Followed? (Yes, No)

--- EXPIRATION DATE REVIEW - CHEESE ---
[ ] Cheddar Expiration Status (OK, Expired - Removed, Near Expired - Rotate to Front)
[ ] Mozzarella Expiration Status (OK, Expired - Removed, Near Expired - Rotate to Front)
[ ] Swiss Expiration Status (OK, Expired - Removed, Near Expired - Rotate to Front)
[ ] 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 ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Yogurt - Overall Expiration Status (All within date, Some expired/near expiry, Significant Expiration Issues)
[ ] Number of Yogurt Cups/Containers
[ ] Vanilla Yogurt - Expiration Status (OK, Near Expiry - Action Required, Expired - Remove)
[ ] Strawberry Yogurt - Expiration Status (OK, Near Expiry - Action Required, Expired - Remove)
[ ] Detailed Notes on Yogurt Expiration Issues
[ ] Packaging Integrity - Yogurt (All Intact, Minor Damage, Significant Damage)

--- EXPIRATION DATE REVIEW - BUTTER & SPREADS ---
[ ] Butter Expiration Status - Lot #1 (OK, Near Expired (1-7 days), Expired - Remove)
[ ] Butter Expiration Status - Lot #2 (OK, Near Expired (1-7 days), Expired - Remove)
[ ] Spread Expiration Status - Lot #1 (e.g., Cream Cheese) (OK, Near Expired (1-7 days), Expired - Remove)
[ ] Number of Expired Butter/Spread Items Removed
[ ] Expiration Date - Butter Lot #1
[ ] Expiration Date - Spread Lot #1

--- PRODUCT CONDITION & QUALITY ---
[ ] Overall Product Appearance (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Packaging Integrity Issues? (Crushed/Damaged Carton, Leaking Package, Torn Wrapper, Missing Label, None)
[ ] Notes on Potential Spoilage (e.g., off-odor, discoloration)
[ ] Evidence of Freezer Burn? (Yes, No)
[ ] Number of Products with Visible Mold
[ ] Describe Any Unusual Conditions Observed (e.g., texture, color)

--- CASE ORGANIZATION & CLEANLINESS ---
[ ] Case Frontage Clean? (Clean, Slightly Dirty, Dirty, Needs Immediate Attention)
[ ] Shelves Clean? (Clean, Slightly Dirty, Dirty, Needs Immediate Attention)
[ ] Evidence of Spillage? (Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Butter/Spread, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' Spillage Selected, Describe:
[ ] Product Facing Consistent? (Yes, No - Corrected, No - Needs Attention)
[ ] Number of Products Facing Incorrectly:
[ ] Case Organization - Logical? (Yes, No - Needs Adjustment)

--- RETURNS & DAMAGED GOODS ---
[ ] Number of Returned Items
[ ] Reason for Returns (e.g., customer complaint, damage)
[ ] Description of Damage (if applicable)
[ ] Type of Damage (Select all that apply) (Cracked Packaging, Leaking, Bruising/Discoloration, Product Expired, Other)
[ ] Notes on Damaged/Returned Products (e.g., action taken)
[ ] Disposal Method (Damaged Goods) (Disposed of Properly, Returned to Vendor, Other)
[ ] Vendor Contacted (If Applicable)

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