RESTAURANT KITCHEN OPENING & CLOSING SANITATION AUDIT 2026

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--- PRE-SHIFT STATION READINESS & SETUP ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Shift Start Time
[ ] Completed Prep Tasks (Sanitized Work Surfaces, Clean Cutting Boards Available, Sanitizer Buckets Refilled, Utensils & Smallwares Ready)
[ ] Number of Stations Inspected
[ ] Missing Items or Discrepancies
[ ] Supervisor Verification

--- EQUIPMENT POWER-ON & FUNCTIONALITY CHECK ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Oven & Range Temperature Verification (Operational & Within Range, Malfunctioning/Requires Maintenance, Not Applicable)
[ ] Refrigeration & Freezer Unit Status (All Units Functional, Unit Temperature Alert Detected, Seal/Gasket Issue Identified)
[ ] Fryer Oil Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Equipment Power-Down Checklist (Grills Turned Off, Deep Fryers Switched to Standby, Dishwasher Cycle Completed, Warmers/Bain Maries Deactivated)
[ ] Maintenance Notes & Observations
[ ] Kitchen Supervisor Approval

--- FOOD SAFETY & TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION ---
[ ] Audit Date
[ ] Inspection Time
[ ] Refrigerator Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Freezer Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Thermometer Calibration Status (Calibrated & Accurate, Requires Recalibration, Failed Calibration)
[ ] High-Risk Items Checked (Dairy & Cream Products, Raw Meats & Poultry, Cooked Seafood, Prepared Salads/Deli Items, Eggs & Egg-based Sauces)
[ ] Corrective Actions Taken
[ ] Auditor Signature

--- HANDWASHING & HYGIENE COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Audit Completion Time
[ ] Handwashing Station Supplies Check (Liquid Soap Available, Paper Towels Restocked, Sanitizer Buckets Prepared, Single-use Gloves Available)
[ ] Staff Hand Hygiene Compliance Level (Full Compliance, Minor Non-Compliance, Critical Violation)
[ ] Corrective Actions Taken
[ ] Supervisor Verification

--- SANITIZATION OF HIGH-TOUCH SURFACES ---
[ ] Surfaces Sanitized (Prep Tables & Countertops, Knife Handles & Utensils, Refrigerator Handles & Gaskets, Stove/Range Knobs, Sink Faucets & Handles)
[ ] Sanitizer Concentration Level (Optimal (Within PPM range), Low Concentration (Needs Refresh), High Concentration (Too Strong))
[ ] Photo Evidence of Sanitized Area
[ ] Supervisor Verification

--- CLOSING CLEANING & DEGREASING PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Equipment Cleaned & Degreased (Deep Fryers, Grills & Flat Tops, Vent Hoods & Filters, Stovetops/Ranges, Salamanders/Broilers)
[ ] Degreaser Residue Inspection Notes
[ ] Cleaning Agent Used (Heavy Duty Degreaser, All-Purpose Sanitizer, Sanitizing Spray)
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Closing Supervisor Sign-off

--- FOOD STORAGE & LABELING VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Storage Area Inspected (Walk-in Cooler, Walk-in Freezer, Dry Storage Pantry, Prep Station Refrigeration)
[ ] All Items Properly Labeled with Date? (Yes, No, Partial - Corrections Made)
[ ] FIFO (First-In, First-Out) Method Followed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Discrepancies or Expired Items Found
[ ] Kitchen Supervisor Sign-off

--- WASTE MANAGEMENT & BIN SANITIZATION ---
[ ] Waste Bin Areas Cleaned (Internal Kitchen Bins, Staff Breakroom Bins, External/Dumpster Area, Recycling/Compost Bins)
[ ] Bin Liner Replacement Status (All bins relined, Partial replacement, Action required)
[ ] Sanitization Agent Used
[ ] Disposal Issues or Observations
[ ] Sanitation Supervisor Approval

--- FLOOR & DRAINAGE SANITATION ---
[ ] Floor Cleaning Method Used (Manual Mop & Bucket, Auto-Scrubber Machine, Pressure Wash)
[ ] Areas Cleaned (Prep Area Floors, Cooking Line Floors, Dish Pit Floor, Storage/Walk-in Floors)
[ ] Drain Sanitization Count
[ ] Cleaning Agent Used
[ ] Sanitation Supervisor Sign-off

--- FINAL SECURITY & UTILITY SHUTDOWN ---
[ ] Utilities & Equipment Shutdown Checklist (Gas valves secured, All ovens and stovetops turned off, Fryers switched to standby/off, Non-essential electrical appliances unplugged, All water taps and dishwashing units closed, Ventilation/Hood system turned off)
[ ] All Exit Doors & Windows Secured (Confirmed Locked, Needs Attention)
[ ] Final Shutdown Completion Time
[ ] Closing Supervisor Signature
[ ] Incident Notes or Unresolved Issues

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