Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

General

  • Check: All opened potentially hazardous RTE products must be clearly marked with the open date and the date by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold or discarded, which must be within 7 days, not to exceed the original manufacturer's use by date.

  • Check: The day the product is made or opened is considered to be day one. If any PH ingredient is used in another product, the preparation date must correspond with the earliest prepared ingredient. (ex. adding pulled chicken to salad)

  • All potentially hazardous foods throughout the department including those in display cases, prep areas, coolers, walk-in boxes, salad bars, buffets, etc. are maintained at the proper temperatures. (Refrigerated foods at 41°F or below, Frozen foods at 0°F or below, Hot foods at 140°F or higher, Samples can utilize TPHC)

  • Display cases are properly stocked with no product above the fill line or stored on air vents.

  • Correct Labels are used and include complete, correct ingredient statements.

  • Neat, clean and well organized. No unnecessary items present such as cardboard, boxes or unused equipment. (Deli – Utensil storage areas)

  • Surfaces of food contact equipment and utensils are properly washed, rinsed and sanitized throughout the day (when in use) at a frequency of at least every 4 hours and sanitized before start-up.

  • Is there a sanitized bucket at each station and if so does each have a clean towel within?

  • All toxic chemicals are properly stored in an area separate from food, equipment, utensils and single service items.

  • No pest activity noted in department (Flies, Fruit Flies, Rodents)

  • Are products for donation properly gathered and stored?<br>

  • Is there appropriate product within the pig barrels?<br>

  • Are receiving Best Practices being followed?<br>

  • Has product from other fresh departments been received for conversion? If yes, did the team use product to drive sales? <br>

  • Are all conversion product being used to drive sales? If yes, add notes on specifics and sales<br>

  • Are the work assignment sheets being used daily to communicate with staff?<br>

  • Are there any maintenance that need to be completed? If so, has it been input in Verisae<br>

  • Are all relevant Department communications posted within the Department in a visible location for all employees? eg. the kitchen SOP.<br>

  • Is the Purchase to Sales report being used appropriately?<br>

  • Are there any handwritten tags?<br>

  • Garbage container/s are available on the sales floor and they are neat and clean.

  • The department is free of personal items like coats and bags.

  • Are there any light bulbs that need to be replaced? If so, indicate where.

Logs

  • Cooling log current?

  • Production log current?

  • Sanitizer/SaniSave/ProduceWash/Dishwasher log current?

  • Thermometer Calibration log current?

  • Cold Temp log current?

  • Salad Log for Service Case current?

  • Sampling Log current?

  • Salad Bar Temp log (if applicable) current?

  • Salad bar ingredient log (if applicable) current?

  • Did you check the Employee Illness Log, and is it up to date? (All) (must be kept in a secure location – not posted for all staff to see)

Counter Top and Fixture Appearance

  • Proper Signage in Place? eg. 4 way samples/ Iron Man/ Ad signage <br>

  • Overall Cleanliness / Free of Clutter and dust? <br>

  • Visbility to BOH is un-obstructed<br>

  • Glass is smudge free?<br>

  • Trash Cans Available?<br>

  • Are trash cans clean?

  • Napkins & Utensils Stocked?<br>

Staffing

  • Manager on Duty and actively engaged in leading the team or attending to customer needs on the sales floor<br>

  • Service Level in sync with guest traffic? Guest wait time is under 4 minutes<br>

  • Dress Code/Cleanliness "Image" is up to brand standards? (Proper uniforms, including shoes, hair restraints in place, fingernails as per guidelines, jewelry limited to only the approved, hands are washed with glove changes at critical points, open cuts etc, are completely covered)<br>

  • Prompt Service to the Customers with acknowledgement being provided as they arrive?<br>

  • Associates are courteous and smile?<br>

  • Proper Timing for Sampling Offered?<br>

  • Hand washing sinks are accessible in all food preparation areas?<br>

  • All sinks are properly stocked with soap, disposable towels and trash cans and hand washing instructions?<br>

  • All sinks are fully functional with hot and cold water?<br>

  • Splash guards are present where needed?<br>

  • Employees are observed using suitable utensils such as tissue paper, spatulas, tongs, single use gloves or other dispensing equipment?<br>

Full Service Case Display

  • Glass is smudge free?<br>

  • Mandatory List posted behind case?<br>

  • Mandatory List Being Followed?<br>

  • Is the case up and ready (full) for business by 9:00AM?<br>

  • Case mix planogram being followed?<br>

  • Front Row salad Items placement is aligned with reducing overflow?<br>

  • Salads with allergens are all in the back row?<br>

  • Are the garnish guidelines being followed?<br>

  • Product quality looks in sync with proper execution?<br>

  • Product looks fresh?Turned every 30 minutes to avoid crusting<br>

  • Product is abundant in over 90% of the case offering? Salads are at least 3" above the rim of the platter<br>

  • Full service Case deck is free of visible debris?<br>

  • Cross-contamination scenarios do not exist<br>

  • Individual item tags are accurate by item<br>

  • Low Adhesives are positioned as directed and are in good repair<br>

  • Fruit salad has at least 6 different types of fruit<br>

  • Are all Ad items prominently displayed and signed?<br>

  • Correct color platters are being used<br>

  • Platters are in good condition<br>

  • Platter sizes are in sync with expected daily sales<br>

  • No product on display is frozen?<br>

  • Utensils are uniform in color<br>

  • Rectangular containers are in good repair - no breaks (Cash Wise only)<br>

  • All salad platters are spaced in close proximity, no more than 3" apart.

  • All rise is position platters so that the tallest to shortest go from back to front.

  • Sliced meats are well displayed and fresh in appearance/no drying on the edges?<br>

  • Packaged sliced meats were sliced fresh for the packaging and not re-purchased from the case?<br>

  • Whole chubs are available on display within the case?<br>

  • Are the service cheeses fresh and is the inventory more than at at 90% capacity<br>

  • Light bulbs are functional<br>

  • Sample Dome Being Used?<br>

  • Under-counter merchandising space is neat and abundant (if applicable)<br>

  • Are Kevlar gloves used when cleaning or wiping the slicers?

  • Are Kevlar gloves available?

Full Service Hot Case

  • Associate/s work pace is in sync with customer count? Avg. wait time of under 4 minutes?<br><br><br>

  • Associates are engaging with guests in a brand-right manner?<br>

  • Workstation is organized for efficiency?<br>

  • Work station appears neat and tidy?<br>

  • All items are prepped according to guidelines?<br>

  • All equipment is in working order?<br>

  • Case is merchandised according to planograms provided?<br>

  • Is the hot case planogram posted on the back of the hot case with PLUs?<br>

  • Back-up associate/s is/are available to jump in as needed to service the guests?<br>

  • Product is abundant in over 90% of the hotel pans? Sales Driving or shrink control?<br>

  • Are all Ad items prominently displayed and signed?<br>

  • Do all of the qualifying hot case products have their own portion spoodle? Are the portion spoodles being utilized when necessary?<br>

  • All signage (tags, low adhesives) is in place and accurate by item?<br>

  • Menu boards are available and accurate? No handwritten signs on the glass<br>

  • Glass is smudge free?<br>

  • Under-counter merchandising space is neat and abundant (if applicable)<br>

  • Counter top is free of clutter?<br>

  • Have temperatures been taken and recorded every two hours on the hot case temperature log?<br>

Specialty Cheese Station

  • Associate shows evidence of proper training to cut, label and wrap cheese?<br>

  • Cheese Monger is knowledge and can answer all questions?<br>

  • All Product looks appealing?<br>

  • Product is being cut in accordance to established standards?<br>

  • All supporting equipment is clean and free of debris?<br>

  • Case is merchandised according to planograms provided<br>

  • Are all Ad items prominently displayed and signed?<br>

  • All product is within expiration dates?<br>

  • Evidence of proper ordering - no OOS?<br>

Sandwich Station and Salad Station

  • Associate/s work pace is in sync with customer count? Avg. wait time of under 4 minutes?<br>

  • Associates are engaging with guests in a brand-right manner?<br>

  • Workstation is organized for efficiency?<br>

  • All options for sandwiches are available and visible on the workstation<br>

  • All options for salads are available and visible on the workstation<br>

  • Work station appears neat and tidy?<br>

  • All items are prepped according to guidelines?<br>

  • All equipment is in working order?<br>

  • Bread, meats, cheeses and produce are all fresh?<br>

  • A back-up associate is available to jump in as needed to service the guests?<br>

Pizza Station

  • Associate/s work pace is in sync with customer count? Avg. wait time of under 4 minutes?<br>

  • Associates are engaging with guests in a brand-right manner?<br>

  • Workstation is organized for efficiency?<br>

  • All options for pizzas are available and visible on the workstation<br>

  • Work station appears neat and tidy?<br>

  • All items are prepped according to guidelines?<br>

  • Pizza dough is properly proofed and slacked?<br>

  • All equipment is in working order?<br>

  • Produce are all fresh?<br>

  • A back-up associate is available to jump in as needed to service the guests?<br>

Self-Serve Hot Entrees

  • Holding Temperatures Correct?<br>

  • Unit is clean with no debris?<br>

  • Product is abundant in over 90% of the hotel pans? Sales Driving or shrink control?<br>

  • Product offerings look freshly made?<br>

  • Are all Ad items prominently displayed and signed?<br>

  • Supplies are well stocked? <br>

  • All signage (tags, low adhesives) is in place and accurate by item?<br>

  • Evidence of staged product refills are in the BOH?<br>

Self-Serve Cold - Prepack/Beverages

  • Proper itemization on Display?<br>

  • Product is abundant in over 90% of the case offering between the hours of 10:00AM and 7:00PM? <br>

  • Planograms are being followed?<br>

  • Code Dating / Proper Rotation Used?<br>

  • Display Quantity Meets Sale Potential<br>

  • Product is well zoned?<br>

  • Are all Ad items prominently displayed and signed?<br>

  • Display fixture is free of expired product?<br>

  • Proper Packaging/Labeling /signage used?<br>

  • Case deck is clean and free of debris with mesh in great condition?<br>

  • All signage (tags, low adhesives) is in place and accurate by item?<br>

  • Cross merchandising on top of case does not reduce sight lines across the department<br>

  • Proper Tares for DSD and Production Items<br>

  • Product quality looks in sync with proper execution?<br>

  • If applicable, is the Chef's Creation program executed?<br>

Hot Holding Cases - WOGS

  • All Chicken Varieties Available?<br>

  • Are there a minimum of 12 chickens in the Hen House between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00PM?<br>

  • Are all Ad items prominently displayed and signed?<br>

  • Correct header sign is in place and straight?<br>

  • Date Coding & Labels Correct for each container?<br>

  • Purge is each container is less than half inch<br>

  • Containers are properly sealed?<br>

  • Holding Temperatures Correct?<br>

  • Bags and mits are available for guest use?<br>

  • Cross merchandising product options make sense for Rotisserie birds?<br>

  • Case Cleanliness Maintained?<br>

Hot Holding Cases - Soups

  • All Soup Varieties are available according to the guidelines?<br>

  • Are all Ad items prominently displayed and signed?<br>

  • Correct header sign is in place and straight?<br>

  • Counter top is free of spilled soup?<br>

  • Lids are clean?<br>

  • Containers with lids are available in all sizes?<br>

  • Holding Temperatures Correct?<br>

  • All signage (tags, low adhesives) is in place and accurate by item?<br>

  • Cross merchandising product options make sense for Soups?<br>

  • Soup levels in each container is above 50% capacity<br>

Sushi

  • Display looks inviting?<br>

  • Stock Level Correct for driving sales?<br>

  • Dating, Labeling / FIFO Used?<br>

  • Case is neat and clean/ free of debris?<br>

  • All supporting product and utensils are available? eg. Soy sauce, Wasabi, ginger, chop sticks.<br>

  • Sushi is being chilled to the correct temperature prior to placement in the display case?<br>

  • The Sushi chef offers specials on a daily basis?<br>

Salad Bar

  • Display looks inviting?<br>

  • Stock Level Correct for driving sales - every container is over 80% capacity?<br>

  • All produce is fresh and no culls are being used?<br>

  • Display is neat and clean/ free of product migration?<br>

  • All supporting product, packaging and utensils are available?<br>

  • Case clings are available and in good condition?<br>

  • Items are set to planogram?<br>

  • Holding Temperatures Correct?<br>

  • Product is being chilled to the correct temperature prior to placement in the display case?<br>

  • Wet salads and dressings are being stirred/shaken to maintain a fresh appearance?<br>

Kitchen Back of The House/Coolers/Freezers

  • Staffing Needs Appropriate?<br>

  • General Cleanliness?<br>

  • Best Safety Practices Being Used?<br>

  • Production area clean and organized?<br>

  • All all Ad items in stock?<br>

  • Walk-in-Coolers/Freezer Clean & Organized?<br>

  • Are all raw products separated from cooked products in the coolers?<br>

  • Was the "cold chain" maintained on perishable items? (Ex: check if there are items out of temperature control that need to in a temperture controlled area). Understand how long applicable product might have been out of compliance to determne whether product needs to be tossed.<br>

  • Proper Inventory/Production on Hand?<br>

  • Dating, Labeling / FIFO Used?<br>

  • Kitchen management is actively involved in leading and developing the team?<br>

  • Is there evidence of over/under ordering?<br>

  • Evidence of recipes being followed?<br>

  • Equipment Being Maintained?<br>

  • All metro-racks and other shelving are tagged appropriately for product placement in designated locations.

HACCP

  • Equipment Being Maintained?<br>

  • Policy Compliant All Areas?<br>

  • Daily Log Being Maintained?<br>

Other General Obervations

  • Free-standing merchandising racks are set at over 90% capacity?<br>

  • If applicable, Is the deli seating area clean and inviting to our guests? Do all tables have condiments and napkins?<br>

  • Is the condiment and plastic utensil station fully stocked in the seating area, if applicable?<br>

  • Is the fountain pop machine turned off and nozzles removed and cleaned at night?<br>

  • Is the beverage bar clean and inviting to guests? Check inside the cappuccino machine and pop machine for cleanliness<br>

  • Is there fresh coffee available?<br>

  • Are all case temperatures monitored every four hours on the refrigerated log?<br>

Administrative & Financial Performance

  • Current QTD Sales Trends (vs budget)

  • Current YTD Sales Trends (vs budget)

  • Current QTD CTO Performance (vs budget)

  • Current YTD CTO Performance (vs budget)

  • Is shrink being accurately reported using the RMS process on a daily basis?<br>

  • Has the receiving log been verified to the Detail General Ledger?<br>

  • Is the Purchase to Sales report being used appropriately?<br>

  • Are the generic PLU numbers for Deli used at an acceptable level?

  • Have all new employees completed their Basic Skills Training within the first 90 days of employment?

  • Have all new employees completed their Food Safety, GOT training?

  • Invoices are organized to ensure timeliness of submission and payment?

C store self service case

  • Proper itemization on display?

  • Planogram being followed?

  • Code dating and FIFO rotation being followed?

  • Product assortment is over 90% full between the hours of 10am and 7pm?

  • All signage tags are in place and accurate by item?

  • Display fixture is free of expired product?

  • Overall cleanliness/ free of clutter and dust?

Specialist must review findings with the leadership team within the department and the store prior to exiting the store. Action plans must be executable by the store team OR the specialist should take a leadership role in acquiring external help for the store team and follow-up must take place in within 7 days for normal things with critical violations to be addressed and followed up on within 24 hrs.

  • Department Leader Signature/s:

  • Store Director/Asst. Store Director Signature:

  • Specialist Signature:

Action Planning

  • Things to be addressed within 7 days with Store Director/Asst. Store Director assistance.

  • Things for Immediate action and follow-up by the Store Director/Asst. Store Director.

  • Follow-up Date for revisit

Meat logs

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