GLC Kitchen, Food Storage and Seating Areas

• Name of Site

  Gateway Academy

  Gateway Primary

  Lansdowne Primary

  Herringham Primary

• Room Number, or known as:

• Student numbers allocated for this room:

• Conducted on:

  Date

• Inspection by:

• Please select: climate conditions

  Cold

  Cool

  Damp

  Warm

  Hot

Floors

• Are all parts of the floor even and non-slip?<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all floors free from tripping hazards, e.g. Worn Lino, tools, mats, boxes, trailing wires, rubbish etc.)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are floors non-slip?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are floors cleaned regularly? And are spills cleaned up immediately?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

Aisles, Exits and Doors

• Are all aisles sufficiently wide to allow people to circulate easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all aisles free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all doors open freely and easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors in good condition and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors which require them to have vision panels made from toughened/laminated glass?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door vision panels un-obscured? Can you clearly see through them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any mats / carpets which make a tripping hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire doors display the correct notices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire routes kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is all lighting adequate and well positioned for the purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all light fittings and light switches in good order and checked regular?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the room good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Windows and ventilation

• Are all windows easy to open? And mechanically sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows fitted with opening restriction bars, and if so are they all present and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all mechanical parts I.e. handles, openers etc. in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can unreachable windows be opened easily? Are window opening aids available to the classroom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is glass free from cracks and chips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where there are large areas of glass facing direct sunlight, is there provision for shading, e.g. Venetian blinds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is every enclosed space ventilated by a sufficient supply of fresh or purified air?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical extract ventilation systems checked & maintained annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Suitability of room for purpose

• Is the kitchen suitable for preparing and cooking food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are food storage areas suitable for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any hazards arising from overcrowding?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are seating areas sufficient in size and suitable for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

Furniture and fittings

• Is furniture located in a safe place I.e. not too near to the door or likely to block other areas such as walkways?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are cabinets, cupboards, shelves etc., stable and fixed where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fittings especially shelving in a safe position and unlikely to cause harm?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All furniture and fittings in reasonable condition? With no loose, worn or broken parts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Storage

• Are cabinets, cupboard, shelves etc., stable and fixed where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fittings especially shelving in a safe position and unlikely to cause harm?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are steps available for high shelving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any large, heavy, unsuitable items placed/stored too high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any flammable materials exposed to fire risk?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the any unsafe items that should be locked/stored away when room is unsupervised?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there sufficient storage with adequate access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hazardous material clearly labeled and safely stored?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Displays notices

• Are display boards, free from sharp/protruding objects I.e. staples, plastics etc.?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do current displays pose any risks? I.e. stored, fixed, and secured appropriately?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the display(s) / projects: blocking or hampering the circulation of the area? Or prohibiting fire routes?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Are electrical appliances, plugs and leads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sockets in good condition and appropriately situated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from trailing leads and cables?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has electrical equipment been periodically PAT tested?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all electrical items stored/mounted appropriately?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are staff trained to use and clean food preparation equipment safely?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Is machinery and equipment regularly inspected & maintained?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

Specialist

• Are all hazardous materials clearly labeled and safely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate protective clothing provided to all kitchen staff?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Are the layout of the areas such as to allow safe access/exit/circulation?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

Cleanliness

• Are work surfaces, tables, shelves & floors kept clean & tidy?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Are walls & ceilings clean & in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all washable surfaces easy to wash down?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Is equipment, crockery & utensils cleaned thoroughly after use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sinks and drains working properly?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Is deep cleaning carried out regularly?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Is the goods delivery area kept clean & clear from clutter?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Kitchen staff facilities

• Are there sufficient/suitable hand washing facilities for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient toilet facilities for men and women?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Are toilets and wash basins clean and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Are lockers provided for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Disposing of waste

• Are waste foods & other waste removed from kitchen at least once per day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste cooking oil & fat disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Is food waste stored in bins or similar containers with a tightly fitting lid?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Is broken glass & others sharp waste placed in puncture-proof containers or wrapping before disposal into bins?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Are refuse bins kept at a safe distance for the kitchen?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handeling

• Are trolleys/trucks available for moving heavy/large loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have kitchen staff been trained on manual handling techniques?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

Food Hygiene

• Are staff trained in basic food hygiene?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are food deliveries attended to immediately?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Is cooked & raw food stored & prepared separately?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Are refrigerators & freezers clean & working properly?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Are other cool storage areas below 10*C?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

• Are temperatures regularly checked on food display cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  Adequate

Pest Control

• Are kitchen, service & storage areas regularly checked for pest (mice, insects, etc) infestations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pest control visits made out of hours e.g. at night?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fly screens in place at all opening windows & vents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electric fly killer units in working order & maintained regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Use of Gas

• Is the location of gas isolator valves known and are these accessible to all appropriate staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate staff trained to use gas appliances safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas taps and valves tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas appliances regularly checked and serviced by qualified fitters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders of compressed gas clearly labelled and correctly stored away from heat sources, flammable substances and out of direct sunlight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Matters?

• Please use the boxes provided below to identify any other matters that has any H&S relevance to this room:

• Item 1).

• Item 2).

• Item 3).

• Please send your audit via e-mail to lee.spall@theglc.org.uk