2013 CIT Kitchen Inspection Checklist

• Audit Title

• Area/Block

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel involved in the inspection.

• Risk Matrix

  

1. Layout

• Area is clean, tidy and well kept.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Floor is free of obstructions and slip resistant.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There is adequate ventilation.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

2. Environment

• Temperature is comfortable.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Lighting is adequate.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Area is free from odors.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

3. Emergency procedures

• Written evacuation procedures and exits displayed and up to date.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are spill kits available?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Portable fire extinguishers have been provided and maintained.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Escape routes and emergency doors are clear.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Procedures are in place for isolated workers.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visible.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

4.First Aid Facilities

• There are appropriate first aid and emergency facilities in the near vicinity and workers aware of them.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Kits are clearly signed, stocked and contents are in-date.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Names and contacts of first aiders, displayed and up to date.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

5. General Facilities

• Washing facilities are clean and functional.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are the stairs, passageways and store rooms well lit?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Warning and Safety signage in good condition.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Walls, windows, doors and furniture is in good condition.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

6. Manual Handling

• Where applicable manual handling Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Trolleys or mechanical hoists are available and are being considered for heavy items or loads.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in manual handling.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Step ladders or safe steps available to access light items stored on high shelves.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Workers have been asked for safer ways to do the job.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

7. Storage

• Adequate storage area provided.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimize lifting problems I.e. heavy objects not stored on upper racks.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Racking securely fixed to floor or wall.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• All food is properly wrapped, labelled, and dated.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Food is stored 6 inches off floor or in walk-in cooling equipment.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are storage areas labelled appropriately and organized.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

8. Slips and trips

• Mobile warning signs are available and erected near spills.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There are special provisions for slip resistance in wet areas.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Guard rails and slip resistance are provided on ramps and stairs.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Walkways are free of hazards, such as electrical leads.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

9. Electrical safety

• All portable equipment has current test tags.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Portable RCD device is available and has been tested.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Flexible cord, plugs and extension leads are in good condition and have either moulded or transparent type plugs.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Power points are suitable for the location and are positioned safely.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Power boards used. (not double adapters).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Faulty equipment is tagged out. (tag out tags is available).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

10. chemical Aspects

• MSDS (not older than 5 years) are available for workers reference and included in the hazardous substances register.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There is an up to date easy to find and read list/register summary of al chemicals used.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• A risk assessment has been completed for all chemicals and harmful substances stored and used at the workplace.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Actions have been taken to control risks. For example, an investigation has been done to find out whether an alternative safer chemical is available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Decanted containers are labelled with name, risk and safety instructions.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Origional containers have the manufacturer's label.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals stored according to compatibility and bunded I.e in flammable or corrosive cabinets.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are minimal amounts of corrosives stored, and/or used?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Only flammables stored in flammable liquid cabinet.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are the warning signs on the cabinet legible? (e.g. DG Class 3 diamond, no smoking, no ignition sources).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

11. Personal Protective Equipment

• Instruction and information of PPE are available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• PPE store available well maintained and in good condition.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Signage of PPE requirements displayed on equipment.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Required PPE available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Appropriate signs displayed to standard requirements visible, correctly located and in good condition. (inside and outside).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

12. Noise

• A risk assessment on noise has been conducted where it is likely that workers are exposed to noise levels.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Control measures have been put in place to reduce the risk of injury as a result of noise, including the provision of personal hearing protection.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Workers have received information and training in relation to noise at the workplace.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

13. Kitchen

• All bench surfaces in good condition. ( no cracks, damaged etc ).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Thermometers are available and accurate.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Manuals are available for operating equipment and machinery.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Emergency stops tested and are in working order.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• A maintenance register is in place for all equipment and machinery that requires regular maintenance.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• The moving parts of all machinery and equipment are guarded.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• All machines have appropriate safety signs and SOPs.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Hazards such as sharps, glare, noise or fumes been identified.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Cold room doors can be opened from the inside without a key.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There is lighting and a light switch available for the cold room.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• The cold room/refrigerator is at the recommended temperature.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• All gas pipes are clearly labeled.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• All hot liquid containers have lids to prevent scalds.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Heat resistant gloves/mitts are available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• A fume extraction system is in place serviced and used.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Isolation valves are readily accessible and clearly labelled.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Fly screens are fitted to windows.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Outside doors have screens, are well-sealed, and are equipped with a self-closing device.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There is a regular schedule of pest control.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There is sufficient space for each person to perform their work.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

14. Personal Hygiene

• Employees wear clean and proper uniform including shoes.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Effective chair restraints are properly worn.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Fingernails are short, unpolished, and clean. (no artificial nails).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Hands are washed for 20 seconds under hot water with soap properly, frequently, and at appropriate times.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Hand sinks are stocked with soap, disposable towels, and warm water.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• A hand washing reminder sign is posted.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on site? Check the following.

• Defibrillator alarmed cabinet in Albany security code: 1234 enter.

• Is the AED clean, undamaged in its carry case and cabinet?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Gloves, prep razor, scissors, towel and CPR mask must be clean and available?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• All electrode packages sealed and within the expiration date?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are the battery with in expiration date?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Ready light located on the right top corner of the machine.

  Green Blinking: - Standby mode (Ready)

  Solid green: - in use

  Off: - needs Attention (machine "Chirps"

Other hazards

• Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

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