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Cousins Full Inspection

2019 OPERATIONS AUDIT

STORE:

  • DATE:

  • PERSON IN CHARGE:

  • TIME:

AUDITOR:

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SERVICE

  • Initial interaction with guest is immediate: smiles, friendly greeting, eye contact

  • Team is knowledgeable and actively promotes new products, promotions and LTO's

  • Cashier suggestive sells specific items to complement guest meal

  • Cashier says please when asking for money; thank you when concluding the order

  • Store team averaging at least 20 surveys per month over last 90 days

  • Team moves with a sense of urgency to minimize guest wait times

  • "Please" used when calling ticket number

  • Order handed out correctly (proper bag, sides and utensils included, double checked for accuracy)

  • Cousins Subs approved branded Packaging-materials

  • Subs labeled when appropriate

  • 5 busy and 5 regular

  • Shows appreciation to guest when handing out order (thank you, parting comment, no drop and run)

Times:

  • Drive:

  • Meets or beats 4:30 average inside service goal time

  • Drive Thru: Focus on speed and efficiency (head sets worn, parking cars when appropriate)

  • Proper phone procedures and etiquette (answered within 3 rings, thank you, location, name, offer to help)

  • Online and call in orders verified for accuracy upon pickup and entered/closed in Point of Sale system

  • All hands on deck during lunch and dinner periods

  • Table touches made when opportunity available (ask how food is, ask for feedback, resolve any issues, etc.)

  • All menu items available for guest purchase at all times

  • Hazard Communication and Blood Borne Pathogens training done annually and binder accessible. Training sign off on QSC section of CousinsU. 2019 SDS list 2 new items-lube-Cleaner

  • Crew properly attired: Complete and clean uniform (cap/visor/shirt/apron/name tag), clean pants with no holes, patches or frayed bottoms, proper shoes worn

  • Crew properly groomed. Proper hygiene, hair neat and restrained, facial hair in compliance, jewelry worn appropriately

  • All sanitation procedures trained and practiced (sanitizer buckets/towels, tongs, raw food handling)

  • Averages

  • All operational and health safety rules trained and practiced: bread cutting, slicer operation, handling hot items, floors dry, wet floor signs used as needed, clear passageways. Slicer gloves worn when cleaning slicer

  • Single and double hand washing procedures strictly followed. If allowed, Nail brush clean and accessible. Gloves worn appropriately

  • Employees using CousinsU and up to date. 70% minimum on QSC, Getting started, LTO- Schedule staff matches Cousins U

  • Priorities in order: guests first, guest areas second, prep/ancillary duties third

  • At least two certified managers (CousinsU completed through manager learning program)

  • Manager is aware of service needs and verbally communicates to optimize staff productivity and minimizes bottlenecks

  • System communication is shared with store team and posted when necessary

  • Only approved food available to guests

  • Battle plan used for each shift daily; Communication done before employee starts shift

FOLLOW-UP

  • Very improved greeting the guest and saying please and thank you

  • Sheena always had another order taker slide down when the line was 3 deep

  • #23 = Please follow-up with the board staff on cutting of bread. Knife between the fingers instead of next to the thumb

  • #25 = Cousins U needs to be brought up to date

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QUALITY

  • All menu items made with appeal; final presentation neat and made with care

  • All menu items made according to Product Specifications Manual (PSM); proper order/amounts, gutting bread

  • Training signage posted, clean and up to date. Restaurant license up to date

  • Subs closed with knife to ensure all ingredients tucked in

  • Sub bread served at proper size (5", 7.5", 15"). Cutting board marked. Ruler and markers can be ordered through training dept

  • Grill and Fryer temperature at 350F

  • All hot subs cooked properly and for correct length of time. (steak chopped, not over/under cooked, cheese over-melted, 3 minutes maximum time)

  • Hot subs placed in appropriate area to keep warm

  • Fry/Curd quality maintained through proper filtering of oil, cooking time, holding and portion control

  • Ice machine interior/exterior clean and sanitary. Ice scoop and bucket used and stored properly. Filter cleaned weekly

  • Soup/Sauce at proper consistency and made to specifications

  • Meatballs held and covered in sauce

  • Separate steam tables used for cooking and holding food. Microwave acceptable for cooking in emergency

  • Meat and cheese sliced accurately and within 1/8 oz

  • All produce prepped and stored properly, with minimal waste. Soda use dates acceptable

  • All food rotated, dated, initialed, properly wrapped and stored (all open food containers). Used by expiration date. First in, First out (FIFO)

  • Bread and cookies baked, stored and handled according to procedure. Emergency bread stores on pans in freezer

  • At least two bread bakes per day

  • Italian bread quality meets specifications (15-15½L x 25/8W x 1¾-2H”), color, shape, and crust

  • Multi-Grain bread quality meets specifications (15-15½L x 25/8W x 1¾-2H”), color, shape, and crust

  • Parm bread quality meets specifications (15-15½L x 25/8W x 1¾-2H”), color, shape, and crust

  • Garlic bread quality meets specifications (15-15½L x 25/8W x 1¾-2H”), color, shape, and crust

  • Other bread quality meets specifications (15-15½L x 25/8W x 1¾-2H”), color, shape, and crust

  • Party sub quality meets specifications (24 x 4 ¾”), color, shape, and crust

  • All hot food items held between 145° - 165° (goal is 155°). Bi-metallic thermometer calibrated and used

  • Food in sandwich board temperature between 33° - 41° (inside and top of board)

  • All frozen food properly stored and thawed according to quality and sanitary procedures

  • All coolers maintained at 33°-41°. All freezers maintained at 0° - -10°

  • Temperatures logged after lunch and dinner every day. At least 30 days of previous tracking on hand

  • Thermometers accurate and inside every refrigerated unit

  • Quality Score:

FOLLOW UP:

  • Cukes, onions, tomatoes, and the rest of prepped products done very well

  • Slicing was very close to standard and all fresh

  • #42 = Please make sure meatballs are kept in sauce before selling

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CLEANLINESS

  • Parking lot, patio, drive lane and sidewalks clear of litter, ice, and snow

  • Exterior and Interior lights on. Exit signs in working order. Timers accurate

  • Landscaping neat in appearance, free of debris and weeds

  • Dumpster area clean and gate/lids closed

  • Marquee changed regularly and effectively used

  • Entrance door and area clean. Thresholds clean and door handle clean

  • All windows and frames clean including drive windows

  • Tables, chairs, highchairs, booths and booster chairs clean

  • Guest area floors clean. Rugs used appropriately

  • Hallway and dining room walls and baseboards clean

  • Dining environment clean/maintained – condiment containers, cabinets, pictures, napkin holders, table advertising. Temperature

  • Rest rooms deodorized and adequately supplied with soap, towel and toilet paper

  • Rest rooms walls, floors, baseboards, toilet fixtures, sinks, garbage and mirrors clean and maintained

  • Outside and inside trash receptacles clean and not overflowing. Metal ring clean if applicable

  • Ceiling tiles, light fixtures, and vents cleaned and maintained

  • Beverage items clean – soda machine and nozzles, lid and straw dispensers. Free Coke parts available 1-800-241-2653; parts flyer on SharePoint. Shake machine clean and maintained

  • Front counters, POS, cabinets and shelves dusted, clean and organized. No clutter. No tip jars

  • Work area items clean – shelving, oil bucket, spice containers, trays, cookie display, printers, phones, fax, wet floor signs

  • All stainless steel regularly cleaned and organized. Grill area, sandwich boards and shelves, wrap stations, hoods, fry station, tables, and sinks

  • Slicers, grill, microwaves, stove, sinks, warmers, and can opener, sanitized, clean and working properly. Meat slicer cleaned

  • Oven and proof box clean inside and out and operating properly. Gaskets maintained

  • Baking items clean – racks, pans, corn meal container. Mister heads and caliper available

  • Cleaning supplies stored appropriately, away from food items and properly labeled. Water bottle for baking labeled

  • Kitchen and work area floors, walls, and baseboards clean and maintained

  • Storage racks and areas clean. Supplies stocked and effectively organized. All food 6 inches off floor

  • Cooler and freezer floors, walls, shelves and door gaskets clean

  • Store has regular visits from pest control

  • Office clean and organized with only current materials

  • All signage and point of purchase materials accurate and clean

  • Music level appropriate throughout restaurant. TV's on closed caption and sound off

  • Cleanliness Score:

FOLLOW UP:

  • This store is cleaner than last visit. Some areas just have minor issues that need a little more detailed cleaning

  • #66 = The front door glass, the handles on the door, and the threshold need a detailed cleaning

  • #74 = Please put a system in place to make sure the metal rings on the trash receptacles get cleaned

  • #76 = The top inside part of the shake machine spindle needs to be cleaned . Please show this area to all front counter staff

  • #79 = Grill stainless and table base behind the counter need cleaning. The grill is scheduled for maintenance next week

  • #81 = Please get the window on the oven detailed cleaned and the shelves inside

  • #81 = Green storage racks have a little buildup and need cleaning

  • #86 = Cooler gaskets need to be replaced or cleaned

  • Total Score:

FOOD SAFETY CHECKLIST: ONE

  • Cold food below 41F; Hot food above 135F

  • Food and food related items handled properly to avoid cross contamination: Soda nozzles, ice machine, tongs, utensils, Shake spindle, cutting boards

  • Handwashing is properly executed: Nail brush, proper procedure including time

  • Gloves worn appropriately: hand wash before putting on gloves

  • Sanitizing solutions properly stored/labeled/used: one bucket per work station available at open, proper PPM, Quat/water temp at 75°F

  • Health Department Inspections available and violations corrected within 30 days or as required; Restaurant license up to date

  • Hot water is available: 110°F within 60 seconds

  • FIFO rotation used for all food storage: no potentially hazardous food expired

  • Correct prep levels and food labeling: Date and Initial prepped food, all spray bottles labeled including water bottle

  • Raw chicken and steak handled properly: (before and during grilling; tongs stored and washed at least every 4 hours - 2 hours ideal)

  • Any fail should be corrected immediately. Follow up visit will be done within 30 days to ensure system is in place for no repeat violations

  • Updated: 1/18/2019

TALKING POINTS:

  • Certifications (sanitation, basic ops, baking, and primary operator in Salesforce)

  • Coke bottle agreement (check if both compliant and document and follow up with any noncompliance)

  • 1. Coca-Cola Bottle/Can Beverages will be the only Bottle/Can Beverages sold or made available at each System Outlet,

  • except for Bottle/Can Permitted Exceptions. Exceptions currently are bottled water, Sprecher products and

  • Dr. Pepper products. We can carry up to a total of 4 of these items

  • 2. We may use up to four slots (four facings) or

  • 10% of the space in each cooler placed by Coca-Cola for Bottle/Can Permitted Exceptions

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