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FOOD SAFETY AUDIT
DELIVERY RECEIVING GOODS: General
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Product separated correctly in the truck on delivery
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Chilled deliveries are stored immediately after delivery, followed by frozen and then ambient items.
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Temperature checked for incoming chilled and frozen products and recorded on log sheet, corrective actions recorded
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Temperature of delivery truck (1x per supplier per month) is recorded on log
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Incoming product in intact and clean packaging
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No signs of refreezing/ prewetness in the products
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No signs of pest infestation in the products or in the delivery truck
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Incoming products with correct expiry dates
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Products for returns to supplier are segregated in storage
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When products are rejected, recorded in QIRD and sent to QA
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Other (please state)
STORAGE: AMBIENT, CHILLERS & FREEZER UNITS STORAGE AREAS
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Ambient, Chillers & freezers have no offensive odors.
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Ambient storage is in an organized condition
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Fresh produce is decanted from cardboard and wooden packaging
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Fresh produce has an expiry date (as per brand shelf life guide)
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Products segregated as per standards (i.e. raw at bottom separate to cooked separately to veg etc.)
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Chillers & freezer doors kept closed
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All chillers are running at 5°C (41°F) or below & food items temperatures are below 8°C (46.4°F).
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Food in freezer is colder than 0°F (-18°C) either physically checked or seen on records
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Ambient temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) & humidity between 50-60%
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PIC can explain why temperatures are taken
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Chillers & freezer logs are completed correctly and temperatures out of specification have corrective actions identified
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Items stored correctly and not violating the following:<br>- 50 cm from below the ceiling.<br>- 15 cm from the floor with a gap underneath for cleaning.<br>- 5 cm away from the walls and not stacked against it.<br>- No product is placed directly on the floor.
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- Food containers are food-grade and Recyclable Number #5 Polypropylene (PP)<br>- All food is stored in clean, dry containers that are properly sealed.<br>- All non-food storage containers are labelled as non-food containers.<br>- Food containers are not used to store other objects.<br>
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Any stock for return to supplier or disposal must be physically separated and labelled from normal stock (quarantine area)
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There are no expired, spoiled, or moldy food products stored; everything is correctly labeled.
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FEFO is practiced in ambient storage areas
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Other (please state)
LABELLING
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Food is labelled according guidelines. Secondary label: Product has correct shelf life and NOT exceeding brand guidelines during audit.
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Labels in storage areas are easily visible and forward facing
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Labels are not altered or double labeled
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Products are identified by name either on label or on container
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Labels have all the required information on them
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Shelf life guide available and on display
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Other (please state)
PREPARATION
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When used to chill food being prepared, ice in the water/ice mix should be at least 50 %
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Food that is perishable is out of the chiller for less than one hour during preparation
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Other (please state)
DEFROSTING: General
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product labeled to show defrosting details
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Products is removed from outer casing prior to defrosting (i.e. cardboard box is removed)
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Defrosted product is not more than 2 days old unless brand standard states otherwise
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Use container or tray with strainer for meats, poultry & seafood during defrosting
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DEFROSTING: Is only taking place in the Chillers (i.e. no defrosting in water or on work surfaces
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Other (please state)
PREPARATION PRODUCE
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Washing of fresh produce is done away from other food preparation
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Before cleaning, produce must be inspected thoroughly
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All produce must be cleaned thoroughly in cold agitated or running water
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Washed produce must be drained thoroughly before storage
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Other (please state)
Chlorine sanitizer for vegetable / fruit washing
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Chlorine in produce washing must be at the correct strength (eg 100 ppm) and sanitised for the minimum contact time as per manufacturer recommendation
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PIC demonstrates the use of the test strips
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Test strips are available and fit for use
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Produce to be eaten raw must be washed in 2 steps: clean thoroughly, then sanitation
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Other
Sanitising log filled out correctly and corrective actions identified
CHOPPING BOARDS
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Chopping boards made of polyethylene and not made of wood
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Chopping board is not damaged ( no discolored grooves )
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Chopping board if used for multiple products are cleaned between every change of product use (i.e. between raw beef and raw chicken or between Fruit and salads)
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CHOPPING BOARD Correct usage of colored boards (as per brand standard):<br>Red: Used for raw red meat.<br>Blue: Used for raw fish and seafood.<br>Yellow: Used for raw poultry.<br>Green: Used for fresh fruits and vegetables.<br>Brown: Used for cooked meats or for root vegetables.<br>White: Used for dairy and bakery items.
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Other
FREEZING:
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All inhouse freezing is approved by Brand and QA
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Maximum life on instore frozen product is one month
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Product must not be refrozen
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Other (please state)
ICE HANDLING General
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Products/ drinks not found stored in ice machine
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Ice scoop stored in holder or covered container or stored in ice machine on inbuilt stand
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Ice scoop not stored in ice
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Ice is covered at all times
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PIC can explain the cleaning of the ice machine
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Other (please state)
COOKING
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Utensils used for raw food and cooked food are kept separately
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Cooking equipment is working correctly
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Reheating of product is carried out only once
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Core temperature of 75°C (167°F) is achieved in cooked and reheated food,
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Core temperatures of cooking / reheating logs are completed correctly and corrective actions identified
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Other (please state)
COOLING:
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Hot food first cooled and then put into chiller
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While cooling with ice bath, ice is more than 50 % of the water/ ice mix
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Food must be cooled effectively
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The time and temperature at the end of cooking and the end of cooling recorded accurately on the Cooling Temp Log and corrective actions identified
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The warmest part of the food reaches 5°C (41°F) or colder within 4 hours from end of cooking
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Other (please state)
HOT HOLDING:
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Food is cooked or reheated to minimum 7°C prior to hot holding
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Hot Held food is covered effectively
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Hot holding equipment working correctly
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Food is more than 60°C (140°F) whilst hot holding
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Hot Holding Log of hot holding temperature checks available, completed correctly and corrective actions identified.
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Other (please state)
COLD HOLDING & SERVING:
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Food must be chilled prior to putting in Cold holding equipment
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While cold holding in ice bath, ice is more than 50 % of the water/ ice mix
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Cold Held food is covered
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Cold holding equipment working correctly
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Cold Holding Log of Cold holding temperature checks available, completed correctly and corrective actions identified
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Cold Holding Product is maintained below 5°C (41°F)
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Cold Holding Product must be maintained below 8°C (46.40°F) either physically checked or seen on records
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Other (please state)
FOREIGN BODY CONTROL PRACTICES
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Glass containers stored below 4 feet or 1.2 m
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Light fittings in food areas are fitted with guards or plastic covers
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Drinking glasses and mugs not kept in 'Kitchen preparation' areas
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Manage foreign body hazards introduced by visitors and contractors eg Equipment maintenance
GLASS/HARD PLASTIC/CROCKERY BREAKAGE CONTROL
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All glass, hard plastic and crockery is in good condition
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PIC able to describe glass breakage clear up procedure
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Each glass/crockery breakage clearup is inspected and signed off by a PIC
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Other
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONTROL
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Kitchen and bar utensils free from damage and loose screws
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All equipment free from damage and loose screws
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Food containers and lids free from breakage
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Other
FOOD CONTAMINATION
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Food must be free from any foreign body
FOREIGN BODY CONTROL OTHER
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Ingredients decanted from containers in a way to prevent contamination from packaging (esp. paper sacks, stitching, wooden boxes,
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Al food areas including notice boards, paperwork free from staples or pins
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Tape , posters, labels, Clingfilm, etc. in good condition
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Other (please state)
PERSONAL HYGIENE RECORDS
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Records of Basic Food Safety available for all staff (May be a list provide by trainer)
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Every person who manages a shift has completed PIC food safety training
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Every store have the Refresh Managers Guide available
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Food Handler Return to work forms available for viewing
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Health cards available for all staff working in the restaurant
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Staff's food safety awareness is good and up to standard
PERSONAL HYGIENE VISITORS
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Evidence of visitors questionnaire completed by all visitors entering food prep areas
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Visitor asked to wear a hairnet or similar hair covering
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Visitor asked to remove jewelry (except plain wedding ring)
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Visitor asked to wash hands
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Visitor told that they must not touch food or eat food in prep area
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Visitors cuts grazes must be covered with waterproof plaster
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Other
PERSONAL HYGIENE GROOMING
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Hair fully covered
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Facial Hair (Moustache/beard) is covered by snood or mask in Food handling areas
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Other (please state)
PERSONAL HYGIENECLOTHING
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Sleeves of long shirts are worn rolled down
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Clean aprons/coats in use
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No open toed shoes worn in kitchen/prep areas
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Watches not being worn by any food handler
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Only plain wedding ring / plain sleeper earrings can be worn by staff in Kitchen/Food Prep areas
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Kitchen / food handling staff not wearing perfumes/aftershave
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Hair that is longer than collar is tied back/protected
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No nail varnish/ false nails are being worn by staff in kitchen/Food Prep area and finger nails are clean and short
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Other
PERSONAL HYGIENEHABITS
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No coughing over food items
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Smoking only in designated areas
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No picking nose or handtomouth contact in food areas
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No eating /drinking/ Chewing of gum in Food prep/Storage areas
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Food tasting only under controlled conditions by authorised person
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Other (please state)
PERSONAL HYGIENEILLNESS ETC
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No evidence of ill staff (bad cold, sickness etc.)at work
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Cuts and burns covered with bandage
HAND WASHING:
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Hand washing is carried out when required
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Designated hand sink free from clutter and accessible
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Soap and disposable hand towel available for use at hand wash station
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Hand washing is carried out correctly
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Foot operated bin available for the disposing of hand wash towels
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Hand wash sign available at hand wash stations
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Other (please state)
DISPOSABLE GLOVES
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Gloves in use are clean and not torn
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Gloves are changed between raw & cooked food handling
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Gloves are changed between food handling and nonfood handling tasks
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Gloves are removed to handle money
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Food items are not touched with bare hands
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Other (please state)
CHEMICALS:
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Chemicals labeled and within Expiry Date
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Chemicals stored away from food items
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Chemicals never stored in food containers
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Chemicals not stored in leaking containers, are sealed and will not spill
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Chemicals stored on lowest shelf
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Chemicals brand approved
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Other (please state)
DISHWASHING Manual
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Approved scouring pad in use
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Sponges not in use
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A minimum of 2 sink washing required, 3 sink washing is preferred
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Wash sink water temperature at least 43°C (110°F) or follow instructions from chemicals supplier
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Sanitizer Sink temperature 2132 Deg C or follow instructions from chemicals supplier
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Sanitizer soak not less than 30 seconds /as per manufacturer recommendation
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In clean wash sinks, no food items are found floating
SANITISER PREPARATION:
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Sanitizer cloths (if used) are in a good condition
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Test strips available for Pot Washing sanitizer
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Sanitizer bottles (if used) are labeled correctly
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Sanitizer solution not less than 200 ppm in main container /as per manufacturer recommendation
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Sanitiser in towel buckets must be changed regularly, used up to 4 hours maximum
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Other (please state)
CLEANING BY SECTION
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Receiving area is clean
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Ambient storage area is clean
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Chilled storage area is clean
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Frozen storage area is clean
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Preparation Area is clean
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Hot Food Preparation area is clean
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Cook's line area is clean
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Expo area is clean
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Dish wash area is clean
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Customer area is clean
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Staff toilets are clean
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Other area is clean
CLEANING General
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Utensils used in kitchen are stored in a hygienic condition, in contact only with clean surfaces (e.g. chopping board, magnetic knife bar, can opener)
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Ice machine(s) clean
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Containers used in kitchen are clean with no residues of previous labels
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Other
CLEANING EQUIPMENT & LOGS
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Cleaning schedule is available
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Cleaning log is completed
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Cleaning equipment cleaned in a dedicated sink, not in a food or hand wash sink
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Cleaning equipment is clean and in good condition, e.g. mop bucket, mop, brush
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Other (please state)
GARBAGE
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Garbage bins in use are dedicated for purpose, i.e. to collect garbage only
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Garbage bins cleaned effectively
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Foot operated / covered garbage bins
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Garbage bins emptied at regular intervals and not overflowing
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Garbage bags tied/sealed when full
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Left over food items correctly discarded
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Wastage Log is completed with discarded food items and reason (eg expired)
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Other (please state)
PEST CONTROL General
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Doors and windows closed in Kitchen/Food Prep area
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Air curtains available and switched on
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Pest control records available for last 3 months
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Floor drains are covered
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Other (please state)
Electronic Fly Killers
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Electronic fly killers operational
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Fly catch devises maintained and cleaned regularly
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Sufficient EFK's present in Storage, corridors, kitchen and prep areas
PEST CONTROL No evidence of other pests
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No evidence of live Rodents and Cockroaches in any food area
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No evidence of flying insects in any location (Mark as a failure if more than 3 flies seen in any section)
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No evidence of Ants
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No evidence of any other type of pest infestation
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Other (please state)
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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PIC able to demonstrate correct use of thermometer
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PIC able to demonstrate correct calibration procedure
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Other (please state)
TEMPERATURE CONTROL :1 x DIGITAL THERMOMETER AVAILABLE & IN USE
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Calibration recorded on log
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Probe wiped with sanitizer between uses
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Sufficient thermometers or spares available
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Other
MANAGEMENT
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Food safety audits being completed in house by Store Manager or from PIC on a monthly basis
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Food safety audits being completed in house by Area/Operations Manager or another dedicated person from the brand on a quarterly basis
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Process in place to ensure that Manager / PIC is confident on daily basis that all food is within shelf life
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Process in place to ensure that the Manager / PIC is confident all food areas are cleaned effectively
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Process in place to ensure that the Manager / PIC has checked daily that all temperatures are taken and records are accurate
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Process in place to ensure that the Manager / PIC has recorded daily that all utensils and equipment are in good condition
LICENSES
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Trading License available and valid
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Signage License available and valid
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Meat (kind origin condition) written in Arabic (posted and in Menu)
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Fire License available and valid
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Health License available and valid
FACILITIES
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Floors in good repair
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Walls in good repair
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Ceilings in good repair
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Doors in good repair
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Windows in good repair
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Work surfaces, food contact surfaces and shelves are in good repair
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Cabinets in good repair
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Sinks and wash hand basins in good repair
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Hot water available on wash hand basins and utensils washing sink
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Floor drains are in good condition and covered as required
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Fridges in good repair
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Freezers in good repair
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Equipment in good repair
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Restrooms \ staff toilets in good repair
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Staff lockers available and in good condition
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Furniture in good repair
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Other