RESTAURANT KITCHEN SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- FOOD STORAGE & TEMPERATURE ---
[ ] Refrigerator Temperature (F)
[ ] Freezer Temperature (F)
[ ] Dry Storage Room Temperature (F)
[ ] Dry Storage Condition (Clean & Dry, Slightly Damp, Damp, Mold/Moisture Present)
[ ] Food Labeling Compliance (Date Marking Present, Allergen Information Listed, Proper Identification, FIFO System Followed)
[ ] Food Storage Containers (Intact & Clean, Cracked/Damaged, Properly Labeled)
[ ] Last Temperature Check Date

--- EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES ---
[ ] Oven Temperature (Actual vs. Setpoint)
[ ] Refrigerator Temperature (Internal)
[ ] Dishwasher Functionality (Working Properly, Leaking, Not Heating, Other (Specify))
[ ] Notes on Equipment Condition
[ ] Ice Machine Sanitization (Sanitized Today, Sanitized Last Week, Sanitization Needed)
[ ] Last Equipment Maintenance Date

--- SANITATION & HYGIENE ---
[ ] Handwashing Station Availability
[ ] Hand Soap/Sanitizer Present? (Yes, No, Partially Present)
[ ] Describe condition of restroom cleanliness.
[ ] Employee Hair Restraints (e.g., hairnets, hats) in Use? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Dishwasher Water Temperature (Fahrenheit)
[ ] Overall Hygiene Level (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Notes on observed hygiene practices

--- PEST CONTROL ---
[ ] Evidence of Rodents (droppings, gnaw marks)
[ ] Evidence of Insects (e.g., cockroaches, flies)
[ ] Type of Pest Control Treatment (if applied) (None, Insecticide Spray, Trapping, Baiting, Other)
[ ] Detailed Observations/Notes on Pest Activity
[ ] Date of Last Pest Control Service
[ ] Photos of Pest Activity/Evidence
[ ] Condition of Door Screens/Window Seals (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

--- FIRE SAFETY ---
[ ] Last Fire Extinguisher Inspection Date
[ ] Fire Extinguisher Quantity
[ ] Fire Extinguisher Condition (Good, Needs Maintenance, Damaged)
[ ] Smoke Detector Functionality (Functional, Needs Battery, Malfunctioning)
[ ] Fire Suppression System Status (Operational, Needs Inspection, Out of Service)
[ ] Comments on Fire Safety Observations

--- HAZARD COMMUNICATION & SAFETY ---
[ ] SDS Availability & Accessibility
[ ] Quantity of Bleach (or other cleaning chemicals) on Hand
[ ] Chemical Storage - Secure Cabinet? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Chemicals Present (Check all that apply) (Bleach, Degreaser, Oven Cleaner, Floor Cleaner, Other)
[ ] Last Chemical Inventory Date
[ ] Employee Training on Chemical Hazards? (Yes, No, Date Needed)

--- EMPLOYEE HEALTH & TRAINING ---
[ ] Last Health Screening Date
[ ] Employee Health Reporting Procedures Review (Summary)
[ ] Food Handler's Card/Certification Status (Valid, Expired, Not Required, Pending)
[ ] Hours of Food Safety Training Completed (Last Year)
[ ] Food Safety Training Topics Covered (Select All That Apply) (Personal Hygiene, Cross-Contamination Prevention, Temperature Danger Zone, Allergen Awareness, Cleaning and Sanitizing)
[ ] Date of Last Food Safety Refresher Training

--- WASTE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Garbage Container Capacity (Gallons)
[ ] Container Liner Type (Plastic, Biodegradable, None)
[ ] Last Waste Disposal Date
[ ] Description of Waste Disposal Process
[ ] Waste Streams Sorted? (Recyclables, Food Waste, General Waste, None)
[ ] Condition of Dumpster Area (Clean & Sanitary, Minor Debris, Significant Debris, Unsatisfactory)

--- VENTILATION & AIR QUALITY ---
[ ] Exhaust Hood CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
[ ] Makeup Air CFM
[ ] Hood Grease Filters Condition (Clean, Slightly Dirty, Dirty - Needs Cleaning, Needs Immediate Cleaning)
[ ] Ventilation System Operation (Operating Properly, Operating with Issues, Not Operating)
[ ] Notes on Ventilation/Air Quality
[ ] Last Filter Change Date

--- FLOORING, WALLS & CEILINGS ---
[ ] Floor Crack Depth (inches)
[ ] Wall Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Description of Wall Damage (if any)
[ ] Ceiling Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Notes on Ceiling Stains/Water Damage
[ ] Floor Levelness (inches deviation)
[ ] Photo of Flooring/Wall/Ceiling Issue

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