COMPLIANCE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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FOOD SAFETY

Staff Hygiene & Food Handling

  • Are staff wearing clean, recommended PPE (e.g., hairnets, gloves, no jewellery / nail polish)?

  • Are personal belongings stored appropriately to prevent contamination?

  • Are hands washed regularly, and are handwashing stations clean and stocked with soap?

Food Storage & Allergen Control

  • Are raw and cooked foods stred seperately to prevent cross-contamination?

  • Are food items properly covered and labelled with date markups?

  • Is the allergen chart displayed and accesible to customers?

  • Are staff knowlegable about allergens and able to provide accurate information?

Temperature & Equipment Monitoring

  • Are refigeartors maintining a temperature of 5°C or below?

  • Are hot-holding foods kept at 70°C or above?

  • Are calibrated thermometers available and in use?

  • Are temperature logs maintained and up to date?

  • Is there evidence of corrective actions when temperatures fall outside safe ranges?

Food Preparation & Cooking

  • Are colour-coded tongs used correctly to prevent cross-contamination?

  • Are proper thawing, cooling (foods cooled within 60-90 mins), and reheating (above 75°C) procedures followed?

  • Are cooked foods (Jollof Rice, White Rice) stored safely to avoid contamination?

STAFF APPEARANCE & CLEANILESS

  • Are uniforms clean and well-maintained?

  • Are staff presentable, well-groomed, and following hygiene protocols?

  • Are gloves changed regularly when handling food?

STAFF TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE

Food safety and Hygiene Practices

  • Can staff demonstrate knowledge of food safety procedures, including proper temperature control?

  • Are all staff trained in handling allergens and providing accurate allergen information?

  • Are cooking times and temperatures monitored and recorded?

  • Is the first-in, First out (FIFO) procedure being followed in food management?

Record Keeping

  • Are due diligence forms, cleaning logs, and temperature records maintained?

  • Are non-conforming products reported and removed from service?

Customer Interaction & Service

  • Do staff follow proper customer greeting protocols?

  • Are queues managed efficiently?

EPOS System and Technology Usage

  • Does the epos system integrate with Nory properly to track stock lvels and reduce descripancies between sales and inventory count in real time?

  • Are there discrepancies in the transaction records or sales reports?

Cleanliness of Branch

Food Preparation & Storage Areas

  • Are all food prep surfaces, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitised before use?

  • Is the working environment kept clean throughput food handling?

General Premises Cleanliness

  • Are floors, walls and storage areas free from dirt, grease and debris?

  • Are waste bins covered, regularly emptied, and stored in a designated area?

  • Are external openings sealed to prevent pest entry?

Pest Control

  • Are there no signs of pest activity (droppings, nests, or damage)?

  • Are pest control measures in place with records of inspections?

Facilities & Equipment

  • Are sinks clean and equipped with hot and cold water, soap, and drying facilities?

  • Are ventilation systems functional and well-maintained?

  • Are fridges, freezers, and hot-holding equipment operating correctly?

FINAL COMMENTS & RATING

Overall Branch Rating (1-5)

  • 1 (Poor): Multiple critical issues, immediate corrective action required.

  • 2 (Needs Improvement): Several issues noted, needs corrective action soon.

  • 3 (Acceptable): Meets basic compliance but with minor issues to address.

  • 4 (Good): Adheres to most standards, with only a few minor areas for improvement.

  • 5 (Excellent): Fully compliant with high standards of hygiene, safety, and service.

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Inspector Comments

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