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Bake Off (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Structure & Maintenance

  • Is there an adequate supply of hot and cold running water available at all sinks & WHBs?

  • Is the wash hand basin facility in good repair?

  • Are preparation surfaces in good repair?

  • Are the ovens in good repair?

  • Is all food contact equipment in a food safe, undamaged condition?

  • Is the floor in good repair?

  • Are the walls in the area in good repair?

  • Is the ceiling in the area in good repair?

  • Other

Food Safety & Hygiene

  • Can all colleagues from the department demonstrate how to deal with a customer allergy query?

  • Are colleagues aware of food handlers fitness to work policy?

  • Is there a dedicated hand wash basin in the area?

  • Does the hand wash basin have a plug?

  • Are all wash hand basins accessible & free of any equipment etc?

  • Does the hand wash basin have the correct Ecolab hand soap?

  • Is there a hand dryer available for drying hands?

  • Are all colleagues following the hand washing policy?

  • Is the bakery area free from all unapproved personal items belonging to store colleagues?

  • Are all colleagues wearing the correct uniform (hats, coats, jackets, aprons) where required?

  • Are all colleagues wearing hats and/or hair nets & is the hair fully covered?

  • Do colleagues remove their protective clothing (e.g. apron) when leaving the area?

  • Do all colleagues have neat, short or tied back hair where appropriate?

  • Are cuts/open sores covered with blue waterproof plasters?

  • Are the correct cloths available to clean preparation surfaces and equipment (Blue)?

  • Are non-touch techniques used and are tongs, paper/paper hands, and bags available for customers?

  • Are all serving or preparation utensils in a clean and undamaged condition?

  • Is food packaging stored appropriately to limit contamination risks?

  • Are all food preparation areas free from sources of physical contamination?

  • Are all relevant products sealed/covered and stored correctly?

  • Are there any risks of cross contamination affecting food safety?

Bake Off (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Cleaning

  • Is the wash hand basin & hand soap dispenser clean?

  • Is the floor in a clean condition?

  • Are the walls in a clean condition?

  • Is the ceiling clean considering active production?

  • Is the bake off oven clean?

  • Is the Ecolab sanitiser chemical (Aseptopol) available for use?

  • Is the Ecolab cleaning guide available?

  • Is Aseptopol diluted correctly?

  • Is the Aseptopol contact time implemented correctly?

  • Equipment and cloths for cleaning are clean and in good repair?

  • Are preparation surfaces clean?

  • Is all food contact equipment clean?

  • Other

Pest Management

  • Are the EFK's clean & in a good state of repair?

  • Is the area free from signs/evidence of pests?

  • Are there any pest proofing concerns?

Bake Off (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Health & Safety

  • Is the floor in the area free from slip and trip hazards?

  • Are instruction manuals for equipment available?

  • Are all safety interlocks and red emergency stop buttons working for the equipment?

  • Do bakery off colleagues understand how to use the equipment safely?

  • Do all colleagues know the correct PPE for cleaning all equipment (ovens/hot fat drawers/fryers)?

Structure & Maintenance

  • Are electrical light switches & sockets free from damage and in a good condition?

  • Is there adequate lighting in place?

  • Is all equipment in good, safe working order and free from evidence of tampering?

Bake Off (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Cleaning

  • Are only authorised cleaning chemicals used & stored separate, away from the contract cleaners?

  • Are the Ecolab chemicals used safely i.e. correct chemical/equipment/method/PPE?

Bake Off (EXPRESS) - Regulatory

Operational Control

  • Are bakery products for recycling processed correctly?

  • Are all products on display within their code date in date?

  • Are all products correctly rotated?

  • Is the correct product allergen information available?

  • Are products & ingredients sealed/covered/stored correctly/labelled with the correct date code?

Store Entrance/Exit (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Cleaning

  • Is the entrance and exit of the store clean?

Store Entrance/Exit (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Structure & Maintenance

  • Are auto-doors in good working order, operating correctly & managed as part of the entrance policy?

Health & Safety

  • Is the entrance and exit to the store free from slip & trip hazards?

  • Is the entrance mat in good repair & flush to the ground (if in place)?

  • For stores with flower stands are flower bags available for customers to use?

  • Is there a yellow sharps bin easily available and accessible for colleagues to use?

Shop Floor (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Record Keeping

  • Is the Costa Express Audit Logbook available?

  • Is the Costa Express Audit Logbook completed in full and does it reflect the conditions observed?

  • Are cleaning records available for Coffee machines (exc. Costa)?

Structure & Maintenance

  • Are all ambient food fixtures in good repair?

  • Are all frozen display cabinets working correctly?

  • Are all frozen display cabinets in good repair?

  • Are all chilled display cabinets working correctly?

  • Are all chilled display cabinets in good repair?

Food Safety & Hygiene

  • Do colleagues know the maximum time stock is allowed out of Cold Chain?

  • Can colleagues name 2 issues if food is left out of the Cold Chain for longer than 20 minutes?

  • Can all colleagues explain the temperature escalation process?

  • Are all cages of chilled stock being worked & not left unattended for more than 5 minutes?

  • Is there adequate separation between raw and RTE in the chillers?

  • Are all ambient food fixtures free from spillages and debris?

Cleaning

  • Is the ceiling reasonably clean (no excessive dirt/ excessive cobwebs/mould)?

  • Are the store walls in a clean condition?

  • Is the Ecolab sanitiser chemical (Aseptopol) available for use?

  • Is the coffee vending machine clean?

  • Are the display chillers clean?

  • Are the display freezers clean?

Operational Control

  • Is the coffee vending machine in good repair?

  • Are the display freezers free from ice build ups?

  • Are all chilled display cabinets filled correctly? i.e. not blocking vents or overfilled?

Pest Management

  • Is area free from signs/evidence of pests?

Shop Floor (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Pest Management

  • Are there any pest proofing concerns?

  • Is the floor in a clean condition?

Shop Floor (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Health & Safety

  • Are Clean As You Go practices observed?

  • Is the shop floor free from slip and trip hazards ?

  • Is all equipment for working at height used safely?

  • Is all equipment for working at height in good condition?

  • Are the guidelines for storing and displaying back stock on capping shelves being followed?

  • Do colleagues move roll cages, pallet trucks and dollies as per Tesco training?

  • Is checkout work equipment in good repair (hand scanner, checkout chairs, footstools, pod chutes)?

Structure & Maintenance

  • Is there adequate lighting in place?

  • Is the shop floor in good repair?

  • Are the store walls in a good repair?

  • Are the store ceilings in a good repair?

  • Are electrical light switches & sockets free from damage and in a good condition?

Cleaning

  • Are only authorised cleaning chemicals used & stored separate, away from the contract cleaners?

  • Are the Ecolab cleaning chemicals being used safely?

  • Are all of the 7 Clean As You Go Spillage Tools available?

  • Do colleagues use the spillage tools in accordance with the spillage policy?

  • Are colleagues aware of how to clean the coffee machine safely (i.e.correct chemical, PPE & method)?

Shop Floor (EXPRESS) - Regulatory

Operational Control

  • Are high risk products including baby milk in date?

  • Are high risk products including baby milk correctly rotated (FIFO)?

Shop Floor (EXPRESS) - Regulatory

Operational Control

  • Is tobacco covered when transported across shop floor?

  • Is the Premises Licence and S57 notice displayed?

  • Are the tobacco gantry doors closed when not serving customers (inc. stock taking, filling)?

  • Are the correct legal/required Tesco policy notices displayed?

  • Are country of origin tear off SELs for loose produce displayed next to the price label?

  • Are the correct allergen notices on display for drinks from the vending machine?

Colleague Room (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Health & Safety

  • Is the floor in the area free from slip and trip hazards?

  • Is PPE available in good, clean working order & can colleagues demonstrate what and when to use it?

  • Is the relevant PPE for chemical use easily available and in good working order?

  • Is the area free from any unauthorised items such as cages, bikes etc?

Structure & Maintenance

  • Are electrical light switches & sockets free from damage and in a good condition?

  • Is there adequate lighting in place?

Cleaning

  • Are the Ecolab cleaning chemicals being used safely?

  • Are only authorised cleaning chemicals used & stored separate, away from the contract cleaners?

Colleague Room (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Structure & Maintenance

  • Are all equipment washing sinks in good repair?

Food Safety & Hygiene

  • Does the equipment washing sink have a sink plug?

  • Are all equipment washing sinks easily accessible?

Colleague Room (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Cleaning

  • Are all equipment washing sinks clean?

  • Is the Ecolab cleaning guide available?

  • Is the Ecolab sanitiser chemical (Aseptopol)/authorised cleaning chemicals available for use?

  • Is Aseptopol diluted correctly?

  • Is the Aseptopol contact time implemented correctly?

  • Are the walls in a clean condition?

  • Is the ceiling in a clean condition?

Pest Management

  • Is the floor in a clean condition?

  • Is area free from signs/evidence of pests?

  • Are there any pest proofing concerns?

Colleague Toilets (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Structure & Maintenance

  • Is there adequate natural or mechanical ventilation in the toilet?

  • Are the hand washing areas provided with an adequate supply of hot & cold running water?

  • Are the hand wash facilities in good repair?

Food Safety & Hygiene

  • Is there hygienic hand drying facility in place?

  • Does the hand wash basin have the correct Ecolab hand soap?

  • Is there an adequate supply of toilet roll in the toilet area?

Cleaning

  • Are the hand wash facilities clean?

  • Is the toilet floor in a clean condition?

  • Is the toilet ceiling in a clean condition?

  • Are the toilet walls in a clean condition?

Colleague Toilets (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Pest Management

  • Are the toilet & hand washing areas free from any retail stock/food items?

  • Is the toilet free from signs/evidence of pests?

  • Are there any pest proofing concerns?

Colleague Toilets (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Health & Safety

  • Is the floor in the area free from slip and trip hazards?

Structure & Maintenance

  • Is the toilet floor in good repair?

  • Is the toilet ceiling in good repair?

  • Are the toilet walls in good repair?

  • Are electrical light switches & sockets free from damage and in a good condition?

Backdoor and Warehouse (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Structure & Maintenance

  • Are all back up/walk in freezers working correctly?

  • Are all back up/walk in freezers operating without excessive ice build-up?

  • Are all back up/walk in chillers working correctly?

  • Are all back up/walk in chillers in good repair?

  • Are all back up/walk in freezers in good repair?

Food Safety & Hygiene

  • Can the section manager explain corrective actions if chilled/frozen delivery above legal temp?

  • Can colleagues explain the controls to protect products in the Cold Chain, including frozen goods?

  • Is there a working thermometer probe for deliveries?

  • Does the store have a working probe?

  • Has the probe thermometer been calibrated?

  • Can colleagues show how to use thermometer probe if deliveries temperatures are above requirements?

  • Is the 'Not Fit for Human Consumption' sign displayed?

  • Is there a clearly designated area for waste food and is all waste food stored correctly in it?

Backdoor and Warehouse (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Food Safety & Hygiene

  • Are all waste products on the ‘raw meat products’ list stored correctly?

  • Is there adequate separation between raw and RTE in the back up chiller?

Cleaning

  • Is all cleaning room equipment/colour coded equipment stored separately?

  • Is all cleaning room equipment clean e.g. mops and no stagnant water in mop bucket?

  • Are all back up/walk-in fridges clean?

  • Are all back up/walk-in freezers clean?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse ceiling reasonably clean (no excessive dirt/excessive cobwebs/mould)?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse area walls clean?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse area floor clean?

Operational Control

  • Are all chilled products kept in the Cold Chain following a delivery?

  • Are doors/energy doors/curtains to back-up walk-in chillers/freezers kept closed when not in use?

Pest Management

  • Is the area free from signs of established bird activity?

  • Only non-food products (except paper product) stored in external areas that cannot be pest proofed?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse free from signs/evidence of pests?

  • Are there any pest proofing concerns?

  • All doors/exits to external areas free from gaps underneath (< 6 mm) & kept closed when not in use?

Backdoor and Warehouse (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Health & Safety

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse organised in a safe manner i.e. stock stored safely?

  • Is the floor in the area free from slip and trip hazards?

  • Is the delivery risk assessment easily accessible and on display (where required)?

  • Are colleagues observed following the SDRA, wearing correct PPE & using correct delivery equipment?

  • Does the delivery risk assessment accurately reflect the layout of the delivery area?

  • Can colleagues explain the safety measures followed when receiving a delivery?

Backdoor and Warehouse (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Health & Safety

  • Is the delivery area free of obstacles/cages which would impede safe manoeuvre of delivery vehicles?

  • Are all colleague stairs in good condition/free of obstacles which would impede safe access/egress?

  • Can all colleagues explain the process for dealing with damaged roll cages/dollies/semi pallets?

  • Is all equipment for working at height used safely?

  • Is all equipment for working at height in good condition?

  • Are only Tesco approved working at height equipment in use (exc. maintenance ladders)?

  • Is all stock handling equipment in good condition/free from defects?

  • Do colleagues move roll cages, pallet trucks and dollies as per Tesco training?

  • Are waste areas and cages in a safe/tidy condition and being used correctly?

  • Are yellow repair labels (RP7033) available to identify any damaged items?

  • Are there safety release buttons in the walk-in freezers (where applicable)?

  • Are the safety release buttons easily accessible in the walk-in freezers (where applicable)?

  • Is there any ice build-up on the floor of the walk-in fridge/freezer? is the lighting in walk in chillers / freezers adequate and operating correctly?

Structure & Maintenance

  • Is there adequate lighting in place?

  • Is warehouse shelving safe, stable and secure?

  • Are the safety release buttons working in walk-in freezers (where applicable)?

  • Are electrical light switches & sockets free from damage and in a good condition?

  • Are all walls in good repair?

  • Are all floors in good repair?

  • Are all ceilings structurally sound?

Cleaning

  • Are all cleaning chemicals and equipment stored safely?

  • Is all cleaning equipment in an undamaged, safe condition?

  • Are only Ecolab chemicals present/used?

Backdoor and Warehouse (EXPRESS) - Regulatory

Operational Control

  • Are all products in date in the back-up fridge?

  • Is liquid waste including milk managed according to policy?

Car Park & External Area (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Health & Safety

  • For stores with back yards, is the gate kept closed unless in use?

  • Are all external areas free from slip and trip hazards?

  • Are there safe pedestrian routes and traffic management measures?

  • Are all customer trolleys in good working condition/straps in place (if app)/free from disrepair?

  • Are damaged trolleys appropriately segregated to prevent customer use?

  • Is there any evidence on the site of non-designated pathways being used by pedestrians?

  • Do all colleagues have access to a high visibility jacket when entering the forecourt?

  • Do all colleagues wear a high visibility jacket when on the forecourt?

Structure & Maintenance

  • For stores with back yards, is the gate in good condition and working correctly?

  • Are all fixed trolley bay(s) in a safe condition?

  • Is the car park area(s) well lit with all lights working?

  • Is external lighting functioning and adequate?

Car Park & External Area (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Pest Management

  • Are there any signs of pest activity in close proximity to the store?

  • Are there risks of pest harbourage e.g. old & disused equipment, overgrowth, waste/cardboard?

  • Are the areas around the store free from excessive refuse or any food debris?

Store Fire Walk (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Fire Safety

  • Is stock and POS located more than 50cm below the fire detector or sprinkler heads?

  • For stores with plant rooms/electrical cupboards is the room/cupboard locked?

  • For stores with plant rooms/electrical cupboards is the room/cupboard free from combustible items?

Store Fire Walk (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Fire Safety

  • Are combustible items located as far away from the building as possible (3m Express/6m Non Express)?

  • Are all internal fire escape routes (to final fire exit) free from obstruction (impede safe exit)?

  • Are all fire doors in a good state of repair/operating correctly/available for use in an emergency?

  • Are all combustible items managed effectively?

  • Are all 'protected' fire escape staircases (internal and external) free from obstruction?

  • Are all 'protected' fire escape staircases (internal and external) free from non-permitted items?

  • Are all external fire escape routes (to final fire exit) free from obstruction (impede safe exit)?

  • Are all 'protected' fire escape staircases (internal and external) free from combustible items?

  • Do all fire extinguishers have a tag and pin in place?

  • Are fire extinguishers in good repair (not been used/tampered with)?

  • Are all fire extinguishers easily accessible?

  • Are all fire extinguishers at key locations (kitchen/plant room), escape routes & final fire exits?

  • All fire extinguishers at key locations (kitchen/plant room) secured on the wall or approved stand?

  • Are all fire extinguishers serviced within the past 13 months as per date on attached service label?

  • Are designated smoking areas being used correctly i.e. no evidence of smoking in unauthorised areas?

Health & Safety

  • Are all fire precautions adequate and well managed (Fire extinguishers, sand, detection)?

Management Systems (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Record Keeping

  • Is the 'Permit to Work' pad (RP2K740) available?

  • Has the 'Permit to Work' pad (RP2K740) been completed correctly by a trained colleague?

  • Is the 'Authorisation to Work' pad (RP2K741) available?

  • Has the 'Authorisation to Work' pad (RP2K741) been completed by a trained colleague?

  • Have all accidents followed the correct reporting & investigation process with evidence to support?

  • Have 'Managing Injury and Dangerous Occurrences Reporting' training records been validated/signed?

  • Is the latest Health and Safety Law Poster on display with contact details filled in correctly?

Health & Safety

  • Did a colleague request I.D and explain the sign in procedure?

Management Systems (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Health & Safety

  • Is there a trained first aid colleague on duty?

  • Does the first aid colleague have a valid qualification?

  • Is there a suitable and sufficient first aid kit available?

  • Is there a 'Know your Building' folder (TM/KYBF/2016) available?

  • Does the 'Know your Building' folder (TM/KYBF/2016) contain hazard info sheet for the store?

  • Is there evidence of accident investigation next steps being completed/implemented in store?

  • Have all Out of Hours accidents been logged in the Incident Reporting System?

  • Can a Manager or colleague explain the injury reporting process?

  • Do the access points to the roof have restriction signage?

  • Are all access points to the roof secure (lock or alarm system for MOE)?

  • Are hazardous substances used by the IST suitably locked away to prevent access by store colleagues?

  • Is the latest Health & Safety Policy for stores on display for colleagues to read?

  • Are 8mm triangular keys (waste bin/Dotcom power pillar) labelled/kept secure in the key cabinet?

  • Is the store’s key cabinet locked with evidence of key signing out process being used and followed?

  • Are extension leads used safely e.g PAT test/not daisy chained/not overloaded/causing a trip hazard?

  • Are only authorised extension leads used in all back areas/offices?

Cleaning

  • Is only the latest cleaning chart available?

Structure & Maintenance

  • If access is available is a manager able to log on to Verisae?

  • Have all portable electrical appliances in use been tested and is an inspection label provided?

  • Have unresolved repair issues been reported (open work order No)/area made safe to prevent injury?

  • Is Verisae access available (via any platform)?

Fire Safety

  • Is the up-to-date emergency evacuation plan available?

  • Is the Fire Risk Assessment available & has it been completed correctly?

  • Does the Fire Risk Assessment have recorded reviews?

  • Have all significant findings been completed within the dates on the action plan?

  • Is the Fire Safe & Legal log book present?

Management Systems (EXPRESS) - People Safety

Fire Safety

  • Is the Fire Safe & Legal log book completed correctly/no outstanding Next Steps for any fire system?

  • Do colleagues know where the fire assembly point is located?

Management Systems (EXPRESS) - Food Safety

Food Safety & Hygiene

  • Can Duty Manager describe what to do if hot/water supply fails/receive a boil water notification?

  • Can colleagues from the department demonstrate how to use the probe correctly?

Pest Management

  • Can all Duty Managers log on to 'MyRentokil'?

  • Can the Duty Manager demonstrate all Next Steps are being progressed?

  • Are colleagues able to explain the process of what to do if a pest/evidence of pests are seen?

Management Systems (EXPRESS) - Regulatory

Record Keeping

  • Have all new colleagues who joined within the last 12 weeks completed the Warm Welcome to Tesco?

  • Have the training record cards for colleagues been validated and signed?

  • Have all new colleagues (within last 6 months) completed relevant training (within timeframe)?

  • Have the training records cards for colleagues (within 6 mths of joining) been validated/signed?

  • Have the training record cards for Managers been validated and signed?

  • Have all members of the management team completed the relevant training?

  • Is the Express Safe & Legal Record available?

  • Has the Express Safe & Legal Record been completed (cur/prev 1/4)?

  • Does the Express Safe&Legal Record reflect standards observed?

  • Can the store locate the Full Premises Licence?

  • Is the Manager named as DPS/Premises Manager on Full Premises Licence/Summary/email from office?

  • Is the DPS/Premises manager address correct on the premises licence?

  • Scotland: Does the store have the tobacco policy document?

  • Scotland: Does the store have a register of colleagues <18 authorised to sell tobacco?

  • Have all next steps from the previous audit been completed?

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Management Systems (EXPRESS) - Regulatory

Record Keeping

  • Are there any repeated "not met" items from the previous audit?

  • Are there any repeated escalated "not met" items from the previous audit?

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