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  • Site conducted (store name and code)hh

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

Arrival on Site

Arrival - First impressions

  • Signage in good order

  • Site perimeter/security measures in good order

  • Paths and surfaces outside store are free from damage/slip trip hazards.

Opening & Closing

  • Is an opening checklist completed?

  • Is a closing checklist completed?

Chemicals and Hazardous Substances

Hazardous Substances

  • Hazardous substances are stored correctly in original containers

  • A register with a list of the hazardous chemicals used has been completed ?

  • Employees are trained in use of hazardous substances including cleaning products.

  • Has store identified ways to prevent people being exposed to hazardous<br>chemicals and put those controls in place?

  • The most recent copies of the SDS are be available on site for each chemical used and stored at the point of use?

  • PPE is supplied and used, when working with hazardous chemicals as per advice on relevant SDS .

  • First Aid arrangements available for hazardous chemicals

  • Has store developed a procedure for the management of hazardous<br>chemical spills or ruptures eg obtained a spills kit, emergency planning?

Machinery & Equipment

  • Records that plant and equipment is serviced and maintained at a suitable frequency/as recommended by the manufacturer available for inspection?

  • Are manufacturers' manuals available for machinery and equipment?

  • Are there Standard (Safe) Operating Procedures (SOPs) available for users of equipment?

  • Is their an isolation or disengaging procedure in place when cleaning or<br>maintenance is performed?

  • Are all operators of equipment instructed, trained and supervised in<br>how to use it safely?

  • Is equipment only used for its intended purpose?

  • Does relevant equipment have guarding to prevent operators and others<br>accessing hazardous parts?

  • Is there adequate work space around equipment and is it on a stable<br>foundation to prevent it moving during operation?

Statutory Inspections( e.g. lifts, elevators, forklifts etc.).

  • Records available for inspection, that required relevant plant and equipment is thoroughly examined, as is required by the relevant regulations?

Customer Area

Store/Retail Area

  • Fire Extinguishers in place and tested with correct pressure

  • Fire points visible and free of obstructions

  • Fire doors (unobstructed & closed)

  • Emergency exits unlocked & not obstructed

  • Entrance routes clear & mats in position

  • Mats are not curled ,damaged.

  • Electric plug sockets not overloaded

  • Good Housekeeping - Floor sweeps being completed by employees?<br>

  • Bins emptied regularly and rubbish removed

  • Store cleaning records maintained and up to date

  • Employees wearing correct PPE

  • Adequate lighting throughout retail area

  • Floor tiles, lights and glass fittings in good condition - not broken

  • Is there adequate lighting for work and customer interactions?

  • Racking/ shelves in good condition - not broken or damaged, no sharp edges

  • Store floor clear of any Slip/Trip/Fall hazards

  • Walkways and aisles are kept clear?

  • Adequate spacings between tables.

  • There are no protruding or sharp corners that may cause injury?

Customer Welfare

Welfare facilities

  • Customer toilets clean/in good order?

  • Cleaning records available and complete

  • Is there adequte toilet tissue and soap available for customers.

Seating areas

  • Seating area clear and in good condition

Manual Handling

Manual Handling

  • All manual handling tasks which involve higher risk such as heavy lifts, repetitive or awkward movements , have been risk assessed in consultation with employees, and agreed control measures implemented

  • Is the need to move heavy loads eliminated or minimised?

  • Are repetitive movements minimised, and/or do workers have frequent breaks from repetitive tasks?

  • Are all employees trained, and have valid manual handling certification

  • Mechanical lifting aids are available as required

  • Trolleys, castors and lifting equipment are in good condition

Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, Trips & Falls

  • Supplies of salt and gravel in place as required during winter-time

  • Areas are cordoned off for cleaning (when possible)

  • Wet floor signage in place as required

  • Changes in floor level well marked

  • Store entrance area clean, and free of waste food, liquid spillages or other trip hazards.

  • Are walkways/stairways/ramps kept clear of boxes, rubbish, leads and cables, or other trip hazards?

  • Are all floor surfaces even and undamaged?

  • Are controls in place to prevent floors from becoming a slip hazard (eg,<br>spills are cleaned up immediately)?

  • Are there guard railings, toe boards etc. to prevent people falling off<br>mezzanine floors or other high areas?

  • Are hand rails in good condition ?

  • Are ramps and steps clearly marked?

  • Are all areas well lit so people can do their jobs safely?

  • Do floor surfaces have sufficient grip to prevent slipping when wet or<br>contaminated?

  • Are workers provided with or instructed to wear footwear that is<br>suitable for the work environment?

Heat Stress

  • In hot areas, have steps been taken to minimise the amount of heat<br>generated?

  • Is there adequate ventilation or air conditioning?

  • Is cool water made available to workers?

  • Are workers provided with information and training on work practices when<br>working in hot environments?

Working at Height

  • If there are employees who work at height(steps, ladders etc.), have they completed work at height training?

  • Are ladders inspected regularly and in good condition.

  • Are ladders put away securely when not in use.

Electricity

Electricity

  • Plant rooms clear of obstruction , electrical panels accessible, switches labelled?

  • Does all electrical equipment/installations appear in good condition.

  • Is electrical equipment routinely inspected and tested by a competent person<br>(e.g. electrician)

  • Electrics connected to RCD(residual Current device)

  • RCD is routinely tested

  • Periodic Inspection Certificate is available and in date (required every three years)

  • PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) inspection carried out as required.

  • Are damaged equipment, plugs, leads and/or sockets immediately removed<br>from service?

  • Are leads kept away from sources of damage (e.g. water, heat, vehicles,<br>trolleys etc.)?

  • Are outlets and other electrical equipment used in wet areas suitable<br>for that type of work?

  • Plug Adaptors are not in use in store.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures

  • Is there an emergency response plan and procedure to cover possible emergencies for the store?

  • Is an evacuation plan and procedure displayed in the workplace?

  • Site specific fire risk assessment available for inspection?

  • Fire Exits are clear inside and out & checked regularly

  • Are emergency exits clearly marked ( inside and outside) and kept free from obstructions?

  • Adequate access to escape route from all parts of store

  • Fire Routes clear and unobstructed & checked regularly

  • Fire doors are closed or held open by automatic closers .(fire doors must not be held open by wedges or other items).

  • Fire Points well marked, and unobstructed

  • Fire Extinguishers accessible and regularly inspected by external contractor

  • Do employees know the location of nearest extinguisher (ask 3 employees)

  • Waste bins checked regularly and rubbish stored away from the premises

  • No smoking signs in place

  • Adequate emergency lighting throughout store

  • Emergency lighting in good working order and inspected/tested by competent contractor.

  • Any employees requiring PEEP have been identified and a plan in place

  • Fire drills undertaken and recorded

  • Is there documented learnings from the fire drills that were completed?

  • Fire Alarm tested weekly - see fire log book

  • Is Fire Alarm being serviced quarterly

  • Stairways/corridors/access routes which form part of escape routes are free of obstacles and combustibles (no stock in access routes)

  • Assembly point sign in place

  • Fire Wardens trained and onsite

  • Employees aware of emergency evacuation procedures, and their roles

  • Is there a procedure for responding to and recording accidents/ incidents/injuries?

First Aid

First Aid

  • trained FAR First Aiders onsite (with valid certification)

  • Is first aid equipment available at the workplace?

  • Are the contents of the first aid kit/s appropriate for the types of injuries<br>that may occur at the workplace?

  • First aid box adequately stocked, (no out of date items)

  • Employees are aware of First Aider Identities (ask 3 employees)

  • Employees are aware of First Aid kit locations (ask 3 employees)

  • Emergency Response procedures in place

  • Contact details for First Aid/Emergency Services/Nearest Medical facility displayed?

Burns

  • Are hot parts of equipment guarded or insulated?

  • Are burn related first aid items available?

Employee Security and Protection Measures

Employee Security/Protection Measures

  • CCTV system, panic alarms and other security measures in good order

  • Are workers trained in dealing with aggressive or violent customers (e.g.<br>robberies)?

  • Are support services available to staff who have been involved in an<br>aggressive incident?

  • Do cash handling procedures reduce the risk of robbery?

  • Are emergency contact details (medical, Gardai, Fire ) prominently displayed for staff.

Waste Management

WASTE MANAGEMENT

  • Waste cardboard/paper is stored securely away from the building and sources of ignition

  • Waste is segregated/recycled appropriatley

  • Baler area clear

  • Is baler interlock switch checked

  • Skips are labelled and positioned away from the building

  • Bins are emptied regularly and all waste stored securely outdoors away from buildings

  • Yard access controlled/ loading area clear

Pest Control

PEST CONTROL

  • Are all door seals in good condition and able to prevent access to the building by rodents

  • Is there a completed pest control folder in place detailing the regular visits and reports

  • Is there a bait map in place

  • No visible evidence of presence of pests.

Sandwich counters

PERSONAL HYGIENE

  • Employees wear clean and proper clothing, including closed-toe approved safety shoes

  • Hands are washed properly, frequently, and at appropriate times

  • Eating, chewing gum, smoking and using tobacco are allowed only in designated areas away from preparation, service, and food storage

  • Employees use disposable tissues when coughing or sneezing, and immediately wash hands and change gloves

  • Hand sinks are stocked with soap, disposable towels, and warm water

  • Is the wearing of jewellery compliant with food safety best practice?

  • Are all cuts, sores and grazes covered with a blue coloured waterproof plaster

HYGEINE OF FOOD ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT

  • Are food rooms and equipment in good condition and well maintained

  • Are the cleaning programmes strictly adhered and the cleaning rosters filled and checked by senior person

  • Are food rooms clean and tidy and do staff clean as they go including difficult areas?

  • Floors are free of excess water/moisture

  • Ceiling is free from holes(no missing tiles) and clean.

FOOD PREPARATION

  • Frozen food is thawed under refrigeration, in the microwave, cooked to a proper temperature from a frozen state, or in cold running water

  • Are all kitchen areas visually clean and tidy, particularly behind the cooking lines

  • Is the service pass visually clean and tidy

  • Food equipment, utensils, food preperation surfaces are cleaned and sanitised as per company's standard operating procedures

  • Food is handled with suitable utensils, such as single-use gloves or tongs

  • Clean disposable towels are used for sanitising equipment and surfaces, drying hands.

  • Food is cooked to the proper internal temperature and is tested with a clean, calibrated thermometer. Temperature is documented.

  • Is all cleaning equipment (mops, brushes) in good condition and used in the appropriate area

FOOD STORAGE(DRY)

  • Are all products stored in the appropriate storage area and up off the floor

  • Are all dry goods areas dry and free from condensation and visually clean and tidy

  • Are all products in the dry goods stores kept in sealed containers

  • Foods protected from contamination

  • Is all stock in date

  • Chemicals correctly labeled and stored away from foods

REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER

  • Refrigerator and freezer units are clean and neat

  • Refrigerator temperature is at or below 5°C

  • Refrigerator/freezer temperatures are taken and recorded

  • Food is protected from contamination

  • There are no visible leaks in walk in refrigerator or freezer

  • Raw food is stored seperate and under ready to eat food

  • food stored off floor (10 cm)

  • Are all chilled products refrigerated and labelled with a use by date

UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT

  • Work surfaces and utensils are clean

  • Food cart or container used to transport food is cleaned daily

  • Thermometer is cleaned and sanitized between uses

DISHWASHING

  • Sink is properly set up for ware washing and/or dish machine is working properly

  • Is the wash up and pot wash area visually clean and tidy

  • Water temperatures are correct (at least 45°C)

  • Smallware and utensils are allowed to air dry

GARBAGE STORAGE AND PEST CONTROL

  • Kitchen rubbish bins are clean and emptied as necessary

  • Empty Boxes and containers are removed promptly from kitchen area.

  • No evidence of pests is present

FIRE PROTECTION

  • Fire extinguishers/blankets in place and tested

FRANCHISE SAFETY INSPECTION

  • Has store received environmental health(Internal or external e.g. HSE) inspection in previous year?

FOOD SAFETY

  • The site has identified where food safety risks exist, have assessed the risks (HACCP) and have established the necessary control measures to manage the risks.

  • Is all food prepared in the designated area in the kitchen and cooked or refrigerated swiftly

  • Is all hot food cooked to a core temperature of 75°C

  • Is hot food maintained above 63°C and recorded as per the hot holding record sheet

  • Are all chilled products maintained below 5°C and are the unit temps recorded

DELIVERIES

  • Is the list of Approved Suppliers up to date

  • Are all deliveries visually inspected and recorded on the goods inwards receipt

  • Is all stock put away in the appropriate storage area within 20 minutes

Structure, Equipment and Services

Structure / Equipment / Services

  • Are kitchen areas fully ventilated and free from condensation

  • Are all bins, including lids, and waste storage area clean and in good condition

  • Are all drains sealed and clean

  • Are all obsolete pieces of equipment removed from the premises

Storage Areas and Stockroom

Storage Areas / Stockroom

  • Fire exit doors clear internally/externally (if in place)

  • Fire exits and route clearly signed

  • Fire exit route clear of obstacles

  • Access/Egress clear of obstacles

  • Area free of trip hazards

  • Good Housekeeping

  • Bins emptied regularly and rubbish removed

  • Electrics appear in good order

  • Adequate lighting throughout storage areas

  • Adequate emergency lighting in place

  • Shelving appear in good order/SWL markings

  • Shelving not overloaded

  • Heavy items stored at waist height where possible

  • Adequate ventilation

  • Floor in good condition (no cracks, uneven areas, coating damage)

  • Floor clean, no spills

  • Racking and shelves clean, free of spillages

  • Adequate waste bins in place and emptied regularly

  • Access to stores controlled for authorised personnel only

  • Back door/loading bay door in good condition

  • Loading bay door clear of obstacles - good access internal/external

  • Emergency stop and door controls clearly marked, staff trained in safe use

  • Exit doors are not blocked externally or internal

Employee Welfare Facilities

Employee Changing rooms/Canteen/Communal Areas

  • Employee toilets clean/in good order

  • Employee changing room clean/good order

  • Employee canteen clean/good order

  • Access/Egress clear of obstacles

  • Adequate lighting

  • Adequate emergency lighting

Manager's Office

Office

  • Access/Egress clear of obstacles

  • Area free of trip hazards

  • Adequate lighting

  • Site has identified DSE users?

  • DSE assessment records available

  • Relevant Employees trained in safe DSE/workstation use

  • Clean/Tidy - Good Housekeeping standard (minimum fire risk)

  • Bins emptied regularly and rubbish removed

  • Can office door be locked and secure for counting cash in safety

Record Keeping

Record Keeping

  • Is the Food Safety Manual in place and up to date

  • Have all allergens been identified in all dishes

  • Are all food safety records up to date

  • Is the food safety policy signed and displayed for all employees to see

  • Is the records folder maintained in an organised and legible fashion

  • Are all structural non-conformances logged with management and maintenance

  • Have all corrective actions logged during the previous audit been addressed or are list as ‘work in progress’

Onsite Documentation

Onsite Documentation

  • Is there a Health & Safety Policy clearly displayed?

  • Is the policy in date and current?

  • Is the Safety Statement including risk assessments in date/onsite?

  • Have Risk Assessments been updated to include COVID-19

  • Have Young persons and pregnant workers risk assessments been carried out as required?

  • Has a COVID-19 Response Plan been prepared in consultation with employees?

  • Fire Safety Policy in place - available to employees

  • Has the Responsible Person for Fire Safety onsite been identified and other employees made aware?

  • Are there sufficient competent persons appointed to assist in implementing Emergency Evacuation Procedures?

Training Records

  • Have all employees completed Manual Handling Training ?

  • Have all employees completed Fire Safety Training?

  • Are there adequte trained first aiders on site?

  • Does site have trained fire warden?

  • Have all employees completed the Food Hygiene training in the learning portal?

  • Have all employees completed the Job Safety Training (JSTs) assigned to them in the Ensure system? (Check JST Matrix report)

Workplace Stress

  • A Stress and Wellbeing Policy has been established and shared with all employees.

  • Is a workplace harassment/bullying prevention policy developed and<br>implemented in the workplace?

  • Do workers know how to recognise and report workplace harassment?

  • Have managers/supervisors been trained in how to deal with workplace<br>harassment?

  • Employees have access to a suite of Wellbeing resources?

  • Is the Stress helpline contact number displayed

Incident and Accident Reporting

Incident and Accident Reporting

  • Incidents/accidents/near misses are recorded and reported both internally and externally

  • Are employees aware (ask 3) of how to report incidents, accidents and near misses correctly?

  • Employees that are required to investigate accidents have attend appropriate training?

Last 12 Months

Last 12 Months

  • No accidents/injuries reported in the last 12 months?

  • No Fire Incidents in the last 12 months?

  • No Fire Safety, HSE or HSA enforcements in the last 12 months?

  • No Health & Safety loss events in the last 12 months (damage to goods/property)

  • No COVID-19 cases recorded among staff?

Risk Assessments

  • After reviewing the existing Safety Statement, are there any other hazards you've identified that should be included in the Risk Assessment section? If yes, please list them here.

Culture

  • Is there documented evidence of health and safety being on agendas for team meetings?

  • In your opinion is there evidence of a culture of Safety on site?

Urgent Attention Issues

  • There are no issues which have been noticed during audit, that require urgent attention?

  • Description of Issues.

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