HOL Catering - Commercial kitchens

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Client / Site

Previous Inspections

• Has a safety inspection been undertaken for the area in the last month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have issues identified in the last inspection now been rectified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slips, Trips & Falls

• Are spillages and food contaminations cleaned up promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work environment free from contaminations from leaking equipment and pipework?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work environment well organised, with thoroughfares kept free of obstacles and storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are processes designed to prevent open containers of liquids being carried through the kitchen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff wearing safety footwear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor surface free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staircases have suitable handrail and step nosings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are changes in floor level clearly identifiable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Are staff demonstrating good manual handling techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate lifting equipment available for manual handling tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lifting equipment free from signs of damage or defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lifting equipment and any accessories marked with the safe working load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stock, food items and portable equipment arranged and stored appropriately to reduce manual handling/falls from height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sharp Objects

• Are knifes stored safely when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are knifes carried safely with the point facing down when moved around the kitchen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are knifes used on a stable surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sharps bin available for disposing of glass, broken crockery etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heat and Burns

• Heat-resistant gloves/cloths/aprons provided to catering staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedure for emptying/cleaning fryers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable signage in areas/on equipment where there is a risk of burns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Are all hazardous cleaning substances clearly labelled & in line with their MSDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment used to reduce/eliminate the need to handle chemicals? (automatic dispensers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available for each substance in line with the COSHH assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Related Dermatitis

• Is there an absence of physical signs of work related dermatitis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE available to protect high risk individuals from the risk work related dermatitis? (gloves for kitchen porters)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery & Equipment

• Are dangerous parts of all machinery & equipment suitably guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machinery and equipment showing no signs of damage or defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available for tasks where a risk assessment deems it necessary, in relation to the use of machinery and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gas Safety

• Are safety restraint wires attached to moveable catering gas appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency gas isolation buttons easily identifiable/signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Are electrical sockets and equipment placed away from sinks and hotplates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all portable appliances have a PAT label clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables & sockets free from signs damage and exposed wiring? (If no, remove from service immediately)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible materials kept to a minimum in kitchens and storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appliances, plugs and sockets free from signs of scorch marks? (If no, remove from appliance from service immediately and do not use socket)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Is the fire suppression system's emergency pull station (handle/button) clearly signed, unobstructed and freely accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers wall mounted or placed on a floor plates, unobstructed and freely accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pest Control

• Pest control manual available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the pest control contractor visited within the last 3 weeks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work area free from signs of pest activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Factors

• Is the noise level in the kitchen at a comfortable limit? (Guide: if it is necessary to raise one's voice substantially to speak with someone 2 meters away the noise level would be deemed uncomfortable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ventilation provide a comfortable working environment (fumes and heat)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general level of illumination of the kitchen and storage areas adequate for the work to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare

• Are there readily accessible toilets for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate facilities to change into PPE/uniform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate facilities for rest and to eat meals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A