COMPLIANCE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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FOOD SAFETY
Staff Hygiene & Food Handling
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Are staff wearing clean, recommended PPE (e.g., hairnets, gloves, no jewellery / nail polish)?
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Are personal belongings stored appropriately to prevent contamination?
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Are hands washed regularly, and are handwashing stations clean and stocked with soap?
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Food Storage & Allergen Control
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Are raw and cooked foods stred seperately to prevent cross-contamination?
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Are food items properly covered and labelled with date markups?
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Is the allergen chart displayed and accesible to customers?
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Are staff knowlegable about allergens and able to provide accurate information?
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Temperature & Equipment Monitoring
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Are refigeartors maintining a temperature of 5°C or below?
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Are hot-holding foods kept at 70°C or above?
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Are calibrated thermometers available and in use?
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Are temperature logs maintained and up to date?
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Is there evidence of corrective actions when temperatures fall outside safe ranges?
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Food Preparation & Cooking
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Are colour-coded tongs used correctly to prevent cross-contamination?
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Are proper thawing, cooling (foods cooled within 60-90 mins), and reheating (above 75°C) procedures followed?
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Are cooked foods (Jollof Rice, White Rice) stored safely to avoid contamination?
STAFF APPEARANCE & CLEANILESS
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Are uniforms clean and well-maintained?
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Are staff presentable, well-groomed, and following hygiene protocols?
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Are gloves changed regularly when handling food?
STAFF TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE
Food safety and Hygiene Practices
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Can staff demonstrate knowledge of food safety procedures, including proper temperature control?
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Are all staff trained in handling allergens and providing accurate allergen information?
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Are cooking times and temperatures monitored and recorded?
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Is the first-in, First out (FIFO) procedure being followed in food management?
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Record Keeping
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Are due diligence forms, cleaning logs, and temperature records maintained?
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Are non-conforming products reported and removed from service?
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Customer Interaction & Service
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Do staff follow proper customer greeting protocols?
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Are queues managed efficiently?
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EPOS System and Technology Usage
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Does the epos system integrate with Nory properly to track stock lvels and reduce descripancies between sales and inventory count in real time?
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Are there discrepancies in the transaction records or sales reports?
Cleanliness of Branch
Food Preparation & Storage Areas
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Are all food prep surfaces, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitised before use?
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Is the working environment kept clean throughput food handling?
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General Premises Cleanliness
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Are floors, walls and storage areas free from dirt, grease and debris?
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Are waste bins covered, regularly emptied, and stored in a designated area?
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Are external openings sealed to prevent pest entry?
Pest Control
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Are there no signs of pest activity (droppings, nests, or damage)?
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Are pest control measures in place with records of inspections?
Facilities & Equipment
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Are sinks clean and equipped with hot and cold water, soap, and drying facilities?
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Are ventilation systems functional and well-maintained?
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Are fridges, freezers, and hot-holding equipment operating correctly?
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FINAL COMMENTS & RATING
Overall Branch Rating (1-5)
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1 (Poor): Multiple critical issues, immediate corrective action required.
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2 (Needs Improvement): Several issues noted, needs corrective action soon.
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3 (Acceptable): Meets basic compliance but with minor issues to address.
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4 (Good): Adheres to most standards, with only a few minor areas for improvement.
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5 (Excellent): Fully compliant with high standards of hygiene, safety, and service.
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Inspector Comments
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