Title Page
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Prepared by
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Location
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Date & Time of Visit
Visit Overview
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Summary of Visit
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Food Spend?
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Drink Spend?
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Venue Strengths
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Venue Weaknesses
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Venue Opportunites
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Venue Threats
Arrival Outside The Venue
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What the front entrance clean and clear?
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Was the building well illuminated?
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Was the external seating area tidy? i.e ground swept, tables clean
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Were ashtrays clean & empty?
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Was there an external menu board?
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Was the external menu board in good condition?
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Was external POS relevant?
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Any further comments on this section?
Greeting & Seating
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Were you greeted within 1 minute of entering?
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How long did this take?
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If staff were busy serving when you arrived, did someone acknowledge you as soon as possible?
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Were you made to feel welcome?
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If there were no tables available were you put on a waiting list and encouraged to wait?
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If you suffered any further delays in being seated were you kept informed?
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Were you escorted to your table?
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Were you given menus upon being seated?
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Were the menus in good condition?
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Do you feel you were seated at an appropriately sized and located table?
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Was the table laid out appropriately for the meal ordered e.g. knife fork napkin side plate water glass etc? Please provide a picture<br>
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Any further comments on this section?
Service
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When approaching your table for the first time, did your server greet you in a cheerful and courteous manner?
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Were you explained clearly about the current food & beverage menus available?
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If applicable were you offered a kids menu?
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Did your server communicate the daily specials? ie soup of the day
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Did your server communicate any promotions available for that day/time? Please provide a picture of any POS
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Did your server communicate any items not available from the menu?
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Were you offered still or sparking water?
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Were you offered a pre-dining drink while you browsed the menu?
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Was your drinks order taken within 3 minutes of being seated?
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How long did this take?
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Were your drinks delivered within 5 minutes of ordering?
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Did your server communicate there would be a delay?
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How long did this take?
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Were your drinks delivered on a clean tray?
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If you ordered a bottle of wine, was it opened in front of you?
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If you ordered a bottle of wine, were you offered a taste prior to pouring?
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Did your server take your food order after delivering your drinks?
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Did the server display good product knowledge when asked a question about the menu and with any dietary requirements?
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Did the server accommodate an usual request – sauce on the side, to serve the dish without a certain ingredient?<br>
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Did the server up-sell the order? (starters, sides, wine etc)
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Did your server relay your order back to you?
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Was the server enthused bout the food that you had ordered?<br>
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Did you order starters?
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Did your starters arrive within 10 minutes of ordering?
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Did your server communicate there would be a delay?
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How long did it take?
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Were your plates cleared within 5 minutes of finishing?
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How long did they take to clear?
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Did your server ask if you enjoyed your starters?
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Did you server ask if you would like any other drinks?
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Did your mains arrive within 10 mins of ordering/starters being cleared?
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Did your server communicate there would be a delay?
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Ho long did they take to arrive?
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Where you offered any condiments /sauces to accompany the meal?<br>
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Did you server ask if you would like any other drinks?
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Did your server complete a sincerely timed check back?
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At what point did the server check back?
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Were your plates, unused cutlery & empty glasses cleared within 5 minutes of finishing your main course?
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Did your server crumb down/wipes the table once the dishes were removed?
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Did your server provide/offer a dessert menu?
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Did you order desserts?
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Did your server offer you coffee or after dining drinks?
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Did your desserts arrive within 10 minutes of being ordered?
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Did your server communicate there would be a delay?
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How long did they take to arrive?
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Were your plates cleared within 5 minutes of being finished?
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How long did it take to clear?
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Did your server ask if you enjoyed your desserts?
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Did your server offer you coffee or after dining drinks?
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Did your coffees arrive 10 mins of ordering?
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Did your server communicate there would be a delay?
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How long did they take to arrive?
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If you requested anything throughout your meal, was it brought quickly?
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Did your server deliver the bill within 10 minutes of requesting it?
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How long did it take to arrive?
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Was a comment card provided with the Bill?<br>
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Was your bill accurate?<br>
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Was any change returned on a tip tray /in a card folder /etc ?<br>
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Was the transaction finalised within 10 minutes of you putting down your payment method?
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How long did this process take?
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Were you thanked by the member of staff who dealt with your payment?<br>
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Did the staff member who dealt with your payment ,or any other member of staff encourage your return?<br>
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On leaving the restaurant, if you passed by any members of staff did they acknowledge you /say goodbye?
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Any further comments on this section?
Beverage
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What did you have to drink? Please provide a picture
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Were your drinks served in clean, cold, dry polished glasses?<br>
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Were all of the wines available, clearly listed and priced?<br>
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Did you think that the wines were adequately described? This could mean they are listed under flavor profiles<br>
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Were you drinks served appropriately -e.g. with an ice bucket /correct style of glass?
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Were you drinks presented appropriately e.g. ice/lemon garnish for drinks?<br>
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Did your drinks meet with your expectations in terms of taste/quality?<br>
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Were your drinks served at the correct temperature?<br>
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Did you think that your drinks represented good value for money?<br>
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Any further comments on this section?
Food
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What did you have to eat? Please provide pictures
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Were all the menu items clearly listed and adequately described?<br>
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Was there a reference to the provenance of the food on the menu? ( i.e. where are the ingredients from etc /locally sourced, home made etc)<br>
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How did you rate the presentation?<br>
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How would you rate the taste?<br>
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Did you feel your food represented good value for money?<br>
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Any further comments on this section?
The Team
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Were all the staff courteous, cheerful, friendly and courteous?<br>
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Did the staff keep themselves busy at all times during your visit?<br>
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Were all members of staff of this restaurant projecting a professional image?<br>
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Were all the staff able to communicate effectively with you?<br>
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Was the manager/supervisor evident during your visit and actively involved with the operation?
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Did the manager /supervisor interact with you or other customers?
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Any further comments on this section?
Uniform and Grooming
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Was there a host?<br>
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Was the Host smart in their appearance?<br>
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Was the Hosts hair and or facial hair well kept?<br>
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Were all of the restaurant staff smart in their appearances? ( shirts clean and tucked in appropriate shoes etc)<br>
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Was your servers hair and or/facial hair well kept?<br>
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Was the manager smartly dressed?<br>
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Was the manager’s hair and or facial hair well kept?<br>
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Were all of the kitchen staff wearing clean and tidy white uniforms?<br>
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If applicable, was the kitchens staff’s hair and/or facial hair well kept?<br><br>
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Please name or describe if it is not possible who greeted you?
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Please name or describe your main server?
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Please name or if that’s not possible describe the manager?
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Any further comments on this section?
Restaurant Appearance & Atmospherics
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Were all the lights working correctly? Please state any broken lights you can<br>
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Were the lighting levels set correctly for the time of your visit?
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Was the volume of music at an appropriate level for the time of your visit?<br>
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Was the temperature of the venue appropriate at the time of your visit?
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Was the venue free from clutter, tidy and presentable? Please provide pictures of any concerns
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Were all of the tables being cleared and reset in a timely manor after guests departure?
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Were the tables & chairs in good repair? Please provide pictures of any concerns
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Were all of your crockery and cutlery clean and in good condition? Please provide pictures of any concerns<br>
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Were the salt and pepper pots clean and adequately filled with salt and pepper? Please provide picture
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Did all the customer information -including menus, wine lists, bar tariffs, menu boards, signage etc meet with your professional expectations?<br>
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Was a statement in respect of food allergens information clearly displayed?
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Did the kitchen Look clean and tidy ?
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Were the toilets clean?
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Were the toilets fully stocked with tiolet roll & hand soap?
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Were all facilities in good repair?
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Are toilet check sheets in place?
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Any further comments on this section?
Lasting Impressions
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Did you enjoy your food?<br>
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Did you enjoy your drinks?<br>
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Did you think that all of the staff were friendly?<br>
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How would you describe the overall atmosphere?
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How do you feel they could improve their service to the customers?
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Would you recomend this venue to friends & family?
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How would you describe this venue to friends?