Restaurant Health Inspection Preparation Checklist
Prepare for health inspections and maintain food safety compliance with comprehensive restaurant inspection checklists.
Overview
Passing health inspections requires consistent food safety practices. This comprehensive checklist covers food storage, temperature control, sanitation, pest control, and employee hygiene to help restaurants maintain compliance and protect customers.
Key Benefits
Streamlined Operations
Standardize your service workflows with professional templates that ensure consistency across all jobs and technicians.
Faster Job Completion
Pre-built checklists and forms help technicians complete jobs more efficiently, reducing time on-site and increasing daily job capacity.
Improved Compliance
Built-in safety checks and compliance requirements help you meet industry standards and reduce liability risks.
Better Customer Experience
Professional documentation and clear communication templates enhance customer trust and satisfaction.
Reduced Errors
Structured templates minimize missed steps and ensure all critical information is captured accurately every time.
Easy Customization
Adapt templates to your specific business needs with customizable fields, branding options, and workflow modifications.
Complete Checklist
- Check walk-in cooler temperature (41°F or below)
- Check walk-in freezer temperature (0°F or below)
- Verify reach-in unit temperatures
- Check hot holding temperatures (135°F or above)
- Verify food stored off floor (6 inches)
- Check FIFO rotation followed
- Verify raw foods below ready-to-eat
- Check date labels on prepped items
- Verify proper food covering
- Document all temperature readings
- Verify proper handwashing technique
- Check for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
- Verify proper glove use
- Check cutting board color coding
- Verify proper thawing methods
- Check cooking temperatures documented
- Verify proper cooling procedures
- Check cross-contamination prevention
- Verify allergen handling procedures
- Document preparation practices
- Check sanitizer concentration (test strips)
- Verify three-compartment sink procedure
- Check dish machine temperatures
- Verify clean equipment and utensils
- Check food contact surfaces clean
- Inspect floors, walls, and ceilings
- Check restroom cleanliness and supplies
- Verify trash properly managed
- Check grease trap maintenance
- Document sanitation status
- Verify clean uniforms and aprons
- Check proper hair restraints
- Verify no jewelry policy followed
- Check handwashing frequency
- Verify illness reporting policy
- Check employee eating and drinking areas
- Verify personal belongings storage
- Check fingernail policy compliance
- Verify food handler certifications current
- Document employee compliance
- Check for evidence of pests
- Verify pest control service current
- Inspect entry points sealed
- Check door sweeps and screens
- Inspect storage areas
- Verify proper food storage
- Check outdoor dumpster area
- Review pest control logs
- Check for pest droppings
- Document pest control status
- Verify health permit displayed
- Check food handler certifications
- Review temperature logs maintained
- Verify HACCP plan if required
- Check equipment maintenance records
- Verify cleaning schedules documented
- Review supplier documentation
- Check allergen information available
- Verify emergency procedures posted
- Document all certifications
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