Bar & Restaurant Closing Checklist

• Name of Establishment

• Conducted on

  Date

• Performed by

Site Check

• Test security alarm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm system activated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test fire alarm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Escapes are clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air-conditioning has been switched off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Collect all keys for site, keep set for GM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All internal doors and windows throughout the site secure and locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All waste sorted, bagged and binned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights turned off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fans turned off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site deep cleaned before closure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bar Check

• Bar Check?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tills cashed up , emptied and left open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean cash register, credit card terminal, telephone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean beer fridges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wipe down spirits bottles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refrigerate all condiments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All kegs disconnected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lines cleaned and flushed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lines left empty of water: Water can damage and taints the lines.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turn off ALL gas bottles and secure them properly: Chained or lying down and chocked to stop rolling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Polish brass and chrome beer taps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check coffee machine is isolated from mains.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all parts of coffee machine are cleaned and reassembled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Move all sealed coffee bags to frozen storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean bar mirrors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rotate beer & wine coolers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rotate, soak & sanitize pour spouts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock beer & wine coolers & taps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ice machine empty, cleaned and switched OFF: Lids open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cover & store all mixers and juices sweet & sour, juices, bloody mary mix, pina mix and other mixers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty frozen drink machine; refrigerate leftover and clean machine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Re-stock rocks glasses, highballs, pilsners, wine glasses, snifters, coffee mugs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean all blenders & mixers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean all bar utensils & supplies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean all glassware and plates.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Re-stock beer cooler

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Re-stock liquor empties

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean & soak soda gun nozzles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wipe down bar top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wipe down & put up bar stools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty & clean bar sink

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sweep & clean bar floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turn off music, bar TV, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turn off neon lights and signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Restaurant Check

• Restaurant Check?

  Yes

  No

• Tills cashed up , emptied and left open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean cash register, credit card terminal, telephone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cutlery are washed, wiped & stacked properly along with crockery items.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All dirty glassware are washed , wiped & stacked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor has been cleaned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Back area & the service area are clean & store is properly stacked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All the tables & counters are clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment stored appropriately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side station has been cleaned & stacked properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dish-wash has been cleared.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stock stored correctly / disposed of where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen Check

• Kitchen Check?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools such as knives, special cutters etc have been washed and sanitized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unplugged, wiped and sanitized small appliances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washed and sanitized the station fixtures: tables, shelving, cabinets, heat lamps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emptied, washed and sanitized under-counter line refrigerators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locked up special tools and cooking alcohols

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Double-checked that no perishable foods have been left out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All refrigeration equipment is left on, working and locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets have been locked and all kitchen keys are accounted for

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All heating equipment and units are turned off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toilet Check

• Bins, including sanitary and nappy bins emptied and cleaned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor mopped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mirrors cleaned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surfaces wiped down and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet seats and bowls clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet flushed and free from blockages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vents and grills clean and free from dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors and partitioning wiped down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are urinals and pipe work clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets fresh smelling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Name & Signature of Duty Manager

  Sign