MEAT & SEAFOOD DISPLAY INSPECTION CHECKLIST (DAILY) - TEMPERATURE, FRESHNESS, THAWING

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--- TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Display Case 1 Temperature (°F)
[ ] Display Case 2 Temperature (°F)
[ ] Display Case 3 Temperature (°F)
[ ] Ground Beef Temperature (°F)
[ ] Seafood Display Temperature (°F)
[ ] Temperature Recording Method (Digital Thermometer, Bimetallic Thermometer)
[ ] Calibration Status of Thermometer (Calibrated within Calibration Period, Calibration Needed)
[ ] Thermometer Serial Number (if applicable)

--- FRESHNESS ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Color of Red Meats (Beef, Lamb, Pork)
[ ] Color of Fish (Flesh)
[ ] Odor Assessment (Fresh/Mild, Slightly Fishy/Meaty (Acceptable), Strong/Sour/Ammonia - Concern?)
[ ] Surface Moisture (Slightly Moist, Excessive Moisture - Concern?, Dry/Shriveled - Concern?)
[ ] Additional Comments/Observations

--- THAWING PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Thawing Method Used: (Refrigerator Thawing, Cold Running Water, Microwave (as pre-cooking only), Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' thawing method was used, please specify:
[ ] Water Temperature (if using cold running water thawing):
[ ] Time product was removed from freezer for thawing (if applicable):
[ ] Packaging Integrity During Thawing: (Intact, Damaged, Compromised)
[ ] Describe any noted deviations from approved thawing procedures:
[ ] Product Fully Thawed Before Processing/Display? (Yes, No)

--- DISPLAY & ROTATION ---
[ ] FIFO Rotation: Number of items rotated from front of display.
[ ] Product Dating: Are all products clearly and correctly dated? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Comments on product appearance/dating discrepancies (if any).
[ ] Display Case Cleanliness: General assessment of cleanliness. (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Were any products visibly damaged or nearing expiry? (Check all that apply) (Bruising, Discoloration, Drying, Near expiry date, None)

--- EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONALITY ---
[ ] Refrigeration Unit 1 Temperature (in °F)
[ ] Refrigeration Unit 1 Temperature (in °C)
[ ] Refrigeration Unit 1 - Operating Normally? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] If No, Describe Refrigeration Unit 1 Issue:
[ ] Defrost Cycle Last Run (Days Ago)
[ ] Ice Machine Functioning Properly? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] If No, Describe Ice Machine Issue:

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