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Health & Safety

  • Foster a safe and secure restaurant environment and protect shareholder value in order to promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of our restaurant staff, guests, and assets.
    See the US Health & Safety Guide for assessment criteria and guidance

Critical Health & Safety

  • HS1-US Emergency Exits/Fire Extinguishers: Are all emergency exits and fire extinguishing equipment visible, accessible, operational and in good condition?

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  • HS2-US Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Is personal protective equipment (e.g.: face shield, apron, gloves, oven mitts) accessible and in good condition and being used correctly?

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  • HS3-US Cooking Equipment Fire Suppression System: Does the restaurant have an automatic, fixed fire suppression system(s) installed over the fryer and grills? Is the system in good condition and inspected and serviced by a qualified service company at least every six months?

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  • HS4-US Carbon Dioxide Tanks: Are CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) tank, beverage and cylinder systems secured and in good condition?

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  • HS5-US CO2 Alarm System: Are CO2 Detectors, warnings and equipment installed correctly and operational (A Carbon Monoxide - or CO detector is not acceptable)?

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  • HS6-US PlayPlace Equipment: Is the restaurant free of obsolete/unapproved equipment in use (Big Mac Climber, outdoor metal slides, electric rides, bounce and bend, riders with spring base, swings, etc.)?

  • If there is obsolete equipment, check equipment below

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Occupational Safety

  • HS7-US Safety Standards and Regulatory Compliance: Are managers and crew trained on and can explain the restaurant’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) safety standards and procedures?

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Restaurant Fire Prevention and Protection

  • HS8-US Are the ventilation hoods, ducts, and fans over fryers and grills inspected by a qualified service company every three months, and cleaned at a minimum of every 6 months or sooner based on inspection results? (For locations with Cascade Plus filters and Automist system: inspect quarterly and clean per inspection results).

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  • HS9-US Are grill and fryer filters, blank off plates, and grease collection cups cleaned regularly, installed correctly, and in good repair? Is the exhaust fan operational while cooking equipment is turned on?

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  • HS10-US Are the grill and fryers free of excessive food debris and grease underneath the equipment?

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  • HS11-US Are electrical outlets, connectors, and cords in good repair?

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  • HS12-US Do all managers know the location and operation of the main controls for shutting off electricity, natural/LP gas, and water leading into the building?

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  • HS13-US Is the inside of the restaurant free of gasoline or other flammable liquids, unless properly stored in an approved fire cabinet?

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PlayPlace Safety

  • HS14-US Operational Procedures: Are operational and inspection procedures established, communicated, and implemented to promote the safety of PlayPlaces?

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Chemical Safety

  • HS15-US Is the Hazcom app available and accessible for all approved chemical products that are being used in the restaurant and have employees been trained on its use?

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  • HS16 -US Are only approved cleaning products/chemicals being used (from an approved supplier), properly stored, and in their original container/packaging?

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Slip and Fall Prevention

  • HS17-US Are floors clean and slip-resistant when walked on?

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  • HS18-US Are exterior walkways, patios, parking lots, curbs, ramps, and driveways in good repair and free of obstacles and conditions in which a person could slip on or trip over?

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Building Safety

  • HS19-US Are self-serve ice machine storage bin lids (overhead style) correctly in place and not at risk of falling?

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  • HS20-US Are all flag poles, lot light poles, and sign poles, including their base plates and anchor bolts in good repair?

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  • HS21-US Are interior and exterior chairs and tables stable and free of conditions that could cause injury (e.g.: sharp edges, loose/missing hardware, cracks, corrosion, etc.)?

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  • HS22-US Are the interior roof hatches equipped with internal ladders that have a railing or other handhold extending above the roof line to enable safe transfer from the ladder to the roof’s surface?

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Security

  • HS23-US Are all outside delivery freezer door unit locking mechanisms locked and in good operating condition?

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  • HS24-US Do Drive-thru windows have locks that are in good operating condition that are secured when unattended?

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  • HS25-US Is the back door equipped with an unobstructed and working external view device, i.e., peephole, flap, window, video monitor, etc., locked (except during deliveries and emptying trash), and alarmed when not in use?

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  • HS26-US Is there a safe, locked and functioning at all times, located in the manager’s office or other secure location?

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  • HS27-US Is there a designated room/area to enable safe cash handling and housing of IT equipment?

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  • HS28-US Security Training: Has restaurant management and crew received security training?

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  • HS29-US Security Procedures: Can restaurant management describe the proper security procedures to be followed?

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