RESTAURANT INVENTORY CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- PREPARATION & PLANNING ---
[ ] Inventory Date
[ ] Start Time
[ ] Team Member Count
[ ] Inventory Scope (e.g., entire restaurant, specific storage area)
[ ] Inventory Method (Physical Count, Cycle Count) (Physical Count, Cycle Count)
[ ] Previous Inventory Report (for comparison)

--- DRY GOODS & PANTRY ---
[ ] Flour (lbs)
[ ] Sugar (lbs)
[ ] Salt (lbs)
[ ] Rice (lbs)
[ ] Pasta (lbs)
[ ] Condition of Canned Goods (Check all that apply) (No Damage, Minor Dents, Significant Damage, Rust)
[ ] Canned Tomatoes (Units)
[ ] Notes on Dry Goods Conditions

--- PRODUCE ---
[ ] Quantity of Apples
[ ] Quantity of Bananas
[ ] Quantity of Lettuce (Heads)
[ ] Quantity of Tomatoes
[ ] Tomato Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Lettuce Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Notes on Produce Quality (e.g., bruising, spoilage)

--- MEAT, POULTRY, & SEAFOOD ---
[ ] Item: Beef (e.g., Sirloin)
[ ] Quantity (lbs/kg)
[ ] Expiration Date
[ ] Condition (Fresh/Frozen) (Fresh, Frozen)
[ ] Item: Chicken (e.g., Breast)
[ ] Quantity (lbs/kg)
[ ] Expiration Date
[ ] Condition (Fresh/Frozen) (Fresh, Frozen)
[ ] Notes (e.g., discoloration, freezer burn)

--- DAIRY & REFRIGERATED ITEMS ---
[ ] Milk (Gallons)
[ ] Cheese (lbs)
[ ] Butter (lbs)
[ ] Yogurt (Individual Cups/Containers)
[ ] Eggs (Dozen)
[ ] Cream (Condition - Fresh/Slightly Outdated/Expired) (Fresh, Slightly Outdated, Expired)
[ ] Expiration Date (Next Expiring Item)

--- BEVERAGES (ALCOHOLIC & NON-ALCOHOLIC) ---
[ ] Beer - Case Count (e.g., Coors Light)
[ ] Beer - Bottle Count (if applicable)
[ ] Wine - Red (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon - Bottles)
[ ] Wine - White (e.g., Chardonnay - Bottles)
[ ] Wine - RosÃ© (Bottles)
[ ] Liquor - Vodka (750ml - Number of Bottles)
[ ] Liquor - Whiskey/Bourbon (750ml - Number of Bottles)
[ ] Soda - Coke (Cans/Bottles)
[ ] Juice - Orange (Cartons/Bottles)

--- SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT ---
[ ] Dish Soap (Gallons)
[ ] Paper Towels (Rolls)
[ ] Aluminum Foil (Rolls)
[ ] Plastic Wrap (Rolls)
[ ] Trash Bags (Count)
[ ] Condition of Dish Machine Detergent Dispenser (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Notes on Cleaning Supply Levels or Issues
[ ] Photo of Key Equipment (e.g., Ice Machine)

--- DISCREPANCY RECONCILIATION ---
[ ] Discrepancy Quantity
[ ] Description of Discrepancy
[ ] Possible Cause (Select One) (Theft, Damage, Clerical Error, Miscount, Unknown)
[ ] Investigation Notes (if applicable)
[ ] Corrective Action Taken (Select One) (Restocking, Adjusting Records, Further Investigation, No Action Required)
[ ] Adjusted Inventory Level
[ ] Date of Adjustment
[ ] Employee Responsible for Adjustment

--- SUMMARY & ACTION ITEMS ---
[ ] Total Estimated Inventory Value (USD)
[ ] Total Discrepancies (USD)
[ ] Key Observations & Notable Findings
[ ] Areas Requiring Improvement (Select all that apply) (Receiving Procedures, Storage Practices, Portion Control, Waste Management, Security Measures, Inventory Tracking System)
[ ] Action Plan for Identified Issues
[ ] Next Inventory Audit Date
[ ] Overall Inventory Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Prepared By (Name)

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