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Fridges and Freezers

  • Is all food covered where appropriate?

  • Is all food labelled in accordance to the labelling policy in place?

  • Are fridges & freezers clean, tidy, seals clean?

  • Is raw meat stored correctly & not above cooked meat?

  • Is fish stored away from other products where possible?

  • Are the fridge/freezer temperatures at the correct temperature? (including ice cream/dumpy freezers where appropriate). Records must be shown…

  • What date was the last recorded temperature and what was the reading?

  • When was the last temperature record and why has there not been any more taken?

  • Is there any food in stock that is out of date / not fit for human consumption?

  • Detail the items that are out of date, including the dates

General Cleaning and Hygiene

  • Are all cleaning rotas/checklists completed, actioned and signed for?

  • Are all work surfaces, shelves & food trolleys clean & tidy?

  • Is all kitchen equipment clean?

  • Is the ice machine scoop stored outside the machine or in a pupose built holder inside the machine?

  • Is there a cleaning schedule/record for the ice machine in place?

  • Are hand contact surfaces clean, such as switches, handles & dispensers?

  • Is the floor clean & tidy without any food or debris under any kitchen units?

  • Are the bins clean?

  • Are the walls & tiles clean?

  • Is there hand soap & centre feed available for staff? Centre feed must be from a dispenser

  • Centre feed must be from a dispenser

Dry Store Check

  • Are all shelves clean & tidy?

  • Are all products in date?

  • Are all food containers in good condition?

  • Is food stored off the floor?

  • Is there any sign of any pests?

Food and Kitchen Safety

  • Is the KRB (kitchen record book) up to date (HACCAP)?

  • Are the correct documents in place to record what is required and does it comply fully with the Food Safety Management System?

  • Is the FSMS stored alongside the KRB for reference?

  • Has the KRB been continuously signed off by senior management at least once a week?

  • Has the FSMS been signed off by hospitality staff as acknowledgement that it has been read and understood?

  • Is there a clean probe with in date probe wipes in place?

  • Is there a kitchen sanitiser spray in place?

  • Are there clean chef whites, aprons and oven cloths in place?

  • Is there a clear date/labelling system in place and a notice on the wall of how it works?

COSHH & PPE

  • Are chemicals stored correctly away from food in a locked area

  • Are Safety Data Sheets & Risk Assessments available for staff in a file for the chemicals used?

  • Is the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided. ie; goggles, masks, gauntlets?

  • What are the required PPE and form who?

Stock and Costings

  • Is there a wastage sheet in place & is it up to date?

  • What is the last date to be added?

  • Has the prior months food stock & wastage sheet been submitted to head office and stored on the shared drive?

  • Are all menus fully costed and up to date? Evidence is required

  • Photo of the cost sheet.

HQ Standards

  • Are only cage free eggs being purchased?

  • Are there pictures on the wall in the kitchen of the current dishes being offered to assist with consistency?

  • Is there a folder containing all allergen information of the food being served that is readily available for customers?

  • Is it up to date and when was that date?

  • Is there a food allergy matrix in place on the wall which is clearly visible for staff based on the current menu or menus being offered?

  • FOOD MATRIX MUST BE ON THE WALL & NOT IN A FOLDER

  • Where British red tractor meats are used on the menu does the menu specify which products they are?

Bar

  • Are bar servery areas clean and presentable?

  • Are fridges and storage areas clean and stocked where appropriate?

  • Are floors clean and equipment moved for cleaning periodically?

  • Is the coffee machine and area clean and adequately stocked where appropriate?

  • Is the cellar and store room clean and ergonomically?

  • Are all cleaning rotas/checklists completed, actioned and signed for?

Resteraunt Brasserie

  • Are servery areas clean and presentable?

  • Are display areas presentable?

  • Are floors, tables & chairs clean?

  • Is the layout correct and appropriate?

  • Is the cutlery / accompaniments and table wear clean and available?

  • Clutter (removal of out of date promo material, walkways, etc.)?

  • Are all cleaning rotas/checklists completed, actioned and signed for?

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