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  • The Seal adhoc kitchen inspection

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CLEANLINESS

  • Are the surfaces, shelves & floor, clear & clean?<br>Check underneath and behind units/equipment, corners and doorways. Pull units out and get on the floor to check underneath the units.

  • Are walls & ceilings clean & in good condition?<br>Not dirty, cracked, chipped or peeling.

  • Are all surfaces washed down?<br>Check sides and legs of surfaces.

  • Are equipment, crockery & utensils cleaned thoroughly after use?<br>Spot check equipment such as chopping boards, food mixers, can openers & knives

  • Are the fryers and extraction unit visibly clean?<br>Check for grease and dust build up

  • Are sinks and drains working properly?<br>Is the sink (and plughole) clear, clean and stocked with appropriate cleaning products?

  • Do frequently touched items appear clean and disinfected?<br>Taps, switches, broom/mop handles, door handles, probes

  • Are the bins visually acceptable?<br>Is the bin clean and in good condition, no cracks etc. Lift the bags to check underneath

  • Are the microwaves, ovens, dishwashers clean?<br>No food debris, soiling, Check doors, seals, shelves, filters and corners.

  • Is the dry food storage area clean, tidy and organised?<br>No food on the floor and all food sealed

  • Is the hand-wash basin clean, water hot and stocked with appropriate soap and drying facilities?<br>Check around taps for dirt and clear plughole.

  • Is equipment in good condition?<br>Randomly check for deep scoring on chopping boards, any damaged utensils, chipped dishes.

  • Are fridges, freezers and food storage areas clean?<br>Open fridges and inspect shelves, sides and door seals – Pull the seals open and check in the folds. No foul smells.

  • Are the filters above the cooking line clean?

TEMPERATURE CHECKS

  • Are the Fridges (<5), freezers (<-18), dry storage areas (<10) displaying the correct temperatures?

FOOD HYGIENE MANUALS & RECORDS

  • Are the weekly records in SFBB up to date?<br>Should be competed up to todays date.

PEST CONTROL

  • Check kitchen & storage areas for pests (mice, insects, infestations)<br>Check corners, dark places, storage area under the stairs. Holes in walls/doors/gnaw marks?

  • Is the area outside the back door and the storage space under the stairs clear and clean?<br>Weeds/rubbish. Nowhere for pests to stay.

  • Are electric fly killer units in working order?<br>Turn on to check. Make sure they are cleaned and emptied

  • Are insect screens in place at all opening windows & vents?<br>Are they clean?

  • Is the storage are under the stairs free from perishable items

  • Is the area around the bins in the car park clean and tidy and clear of debris?

FOOD STORAGE & LABELLING

  • Is cooked and raw food stored separately?<br>Cooked in prep fridges, raw in main chiller.

  • Is all food labelled and dated?<br>Produced and use by date.

  • Is fifo followed?<br>Check dates on stock. Check stored in date order (oldest at the front).

  • Are raw foods stored correctly?<br>Bottom shelves, covered.

  • Is all food in date?

  • Is all food covered and kept in suitable containers?

Lighting

  • Do all the lights work?<br>Any bulbs need replacing?

  • Are light fittings in good condition?<br>Not cracked, broken.

SLIPS TRIPS & MANUAL HANDLING

  • Is the floor in a good condition? (no cracks, bumps or worn bits)

  • Is the floor free from obstructions/trip hazards? (such as boxes or rubbish)

  • Are all staff belongings out the way of food prep areas?

  • Are the vents clean and free from obstruction?<br>Dust, grease

CLEANING EQUIPMENT & CHEMICALS

  • Are all cloths, sponges, cleaning equipment clean?<br>Are there clean cloths available, are the dirty cloths separate, in the laundry bin?

  • Are chemicals stored separately from food?<br>Safely stored.

  • Are all chemicals clearly labelled?<br>(e.g. cleaning materials, disinfectants, detergents, pest killers)

Fire Safety

  • Are there any flammable materials kept near sources of ignition?

  • Is the back patio free from flammable materials and liquids?

  • Are Fire escape routes from the Kitchen clear and free from trip hazards?

  • Do all staff know how to sound the fire alarm?

  • Are all staff familiar with the procedures for dealing with a fire in the kitchen?C

  • Can all exits be opened without the use of a key?I

  • Is the green light on all illuminated signs working correctly?

  • Is all fire fighting equipment in date, clean and in good visible order?

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