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Site conducted (store name and code)hh
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
Arrival on Site
Arrival - First impressions
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Signage in good order
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Site perimeter/security measures in good order
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Paths and surfaces outside store are free from damage/slip trip hazards.
Opening & Closing
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Is an opening checklist completed?
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Is a closing checklist completed?
Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
Hazardous Substances
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Hazardous substances are stored correctly in original containers
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A register with a list of the hazardous chemicals used has been completed ?
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Employees are trained in use of hazardous substances including cleaning products.
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Has store identified ways to prevent people being exposed to hazardous<br>chemicals and put those controls in place?
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The most recent copies of the SDS are be available on site for each chemical used and stored at the point of use?
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PPE is supplied and used, when working with hazardous chemicals as per advice on relevant SDS .
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First Aid arrangements available for hazardous chemicals
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Has store developed a procedure for the management of hazardous<br>chemical spills or ruptures eg obtained a spills kit, emergency planning?
Machinery & Equipment
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Records that plant and equipment is serviced and maintained at a suitable frequency/as recommended by the manufacturer available for inspection?
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Are manufacturers' manuals available for machinery and equipment?
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Are there Standard (Safe) Operating Procedures (SOPs) available for users of equipment?
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Is their an isolation or disengaging procedure in place when cleaning or<br>maintenance is performed?
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Are all operators of equipment instructed, trained and supervised in<br>how to use it safely?
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Is equipment only used for its intended purpose?
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Does relevant equipment have guarding to prevent operators and others<br>accessing hazardous parts?
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Is there adequate work space around equipment and is it on a stable<br>foundation to prevent it moving during operation?
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Statutory Inspections( e.g. lifts, elevators, forklifts etc.).
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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
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Fire Extinguishers in place and tested with correct pressure
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Fire points visible and free of obstructions
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Fire doors (unobstructed & closed)
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Emergency exits unlocked & not obstructed
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Entrance routes clear & mats in position
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Mats are not curled ,damaged.
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Electric plug sockets not overloaded
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Good Housekeeping - Floor sweeps being completed by employees?<br>
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Bins emptied regularly and rubbish removed
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Store cleaning records maintained and up to date
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Employees wearing correct PPE
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Adequate lighting throughout retail area
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Floor tiles, lights and glass fittings in good condition - not broken
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Is there adequate lighting for work and customer interactions?
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Racking/ shelves in good condition - not broken or damaged, no sharp edges
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Store floor clear of any Slip/Trip/Fall hazards
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Walkways and aisles are kept clear?
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Adequate spacings between tables.
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There are no protruding or sharp corners that may cause injury?
Customer Welfare
Welfare facilities
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Customer toilets clean/in good order?
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Cleaning records available and complete
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Is there adequte toilet tissue and soap available for customers.
Seating areas
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Seating area clear and in good condition
Manual Handling
Manual Handling
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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
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Is the need to move heavy loads eliminated or minimised?
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Are repetitive movements minimised, and/or do workers have frequent breaks from repetitive tasks?
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Are all employees trained, and have valid manual handling certification
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Mechanical lifting aids are available as required
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Trolleys, castors and lifting equipment are in good condition
Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, Trips & Falls
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Supplies of salt and gravel in place as required during winter-time
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Areas are cordoned off for cleaning (when possible)
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Wet floor signage in place as required
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Changes in floor level well marked
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Store entrance area clean, and free of waste food, liquid spillages or other trip hazards.
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Are walkways/stairways/ramps kept clear of boxes, rubbish, leads and cables, or other trip hazards?
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Are all floor surfaces even and undamaged?
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Are controls in place to prevent floors from becoming a slip hazard (eg,<br>spills are cleaned up immediately)?
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Are there guard railings, toe boards etc. to prevent people falling off<br>mezzanine floors or other high areas?
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Are hand rails in good condition ?
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Are ramps and steps clearly marked?
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Are all areas well lit so people can do their jobs safely?
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Do floor surfaces have sufficient grip to prevent slipping when wet or<br>contaminated?
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Are workers provided with or instructed to wear footwear that is<br>suitable for the work environment?
Heat Stress
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In hot areas, have steps been taken to minimise the amount of heat<br>generated?
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Is there adequate ventilation or air conditioning?
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Is cool water made available to workers?
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Are workers provided with information and training on work practices when<br>working in hot environments?
Working at Height
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If there are employees who work at height(steps, ladders etc.), have they completed work at height training?
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Are ladders inspected regularly and in good condition.
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Are ladders put away securely when not in use.
Electricity
Electricity
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Plant rooms clear of obstruction , electrical panels accessible, switches labelled?
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Does all electrical equipment/installations appear in good condition.
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Is electrical equipment routinely inspected and tested by a competent person<br>(e.g. electrician)
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Electrics connected to RCD(residual Current device)
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RCD is routinely tested
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Periodic Inspection Certificate is available and in date (required every three years)
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PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) inspection carried out as required.
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Are damaged equipment, plugs, leads and/or sockets immediately removed<br>from service?
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Are leads kept away from sources of damage (e.g. water, heat, vehicles,<br>trolleys etc.)?
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Are outlets and other electrical equipment used in wet areas suitable<br>for that type of work?
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Plug Adaptors are not in use in store.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures
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Is there an emergency response plan and procedure to cover possible emergencies for the store?
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Is an evacuation plan and procedure displayed in the workplace?
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Site specific fire risk assessment available for inspection?
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Fire Exits are clear inside and out & checked regularly
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Are emergency exits clearly marked ( inside and outside) and kept free from obstructions?
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Adequate access to escape route from all parts of store
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Fire Routes clear and unobstructed & checked regularly
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Fire doors are closed or held open by automatic closers .(fire doors must not be held open by wedges or other items).
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Fire Points well marked, and unobstructed
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Fire Extinguishers accessible and regularly inspected by external contractor
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Do employees know the location of nearest extinguisher (ask 3 employees)
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Waste bins checked regularly and rubbish stored away from the premises
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No smoking signs in place
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Adequate emergency lighting throughout store
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Emergency lighting in good working order and inspected/tested by competent contractor.
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Any employees requiring PEEP have been identified and a plan in place
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Fire drills undertaken and recorded
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Is there documented learnings from the fire drills that were completed?
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Fire Alarm tested weekly - see fire log book
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Is Fire Alarm being serviced quarterly
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Stairways/corridors/access routes which form part of escape routes are free of obstacles and combustibles (no stock in access routes)
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Assembly point sign in place
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Fire Wardens trained and onsite
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Employees aware of emergency evacuation procedures, and their roles
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Is there a procedure for responding to and recording accidents/ incidents/injuries?
First Aid
First Aid
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trained FAR First Aiders onsite (with valid certification)
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Is first aid equipment available at the workplace?
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Are the contents of the first aid kit/s appropriate for the types of injuries<br>that may occur at the workplace?
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First aid box adequately stocked, (no out of date items)
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Employees are aware of First Aider Identities (ask 3 employees)
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Employees are aware of First Aid kit locations (ask 3 employees)
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Emergency Response procedures in place
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Contact details for First Aid/Emergency Services/Nearest Medical facility displayed?
Burns
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Are hot parts of equipment guarded or insulated?
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Are burn related first aid items available?
Employee Security and Protection Measures
Employee Security/Protection Measures
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CCTV system, panic alarms and other security measures in good order
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Are workers trained in dealing with aggressive or violent customers (e.g.<br>robberies)?
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Are support services available to staff who have been involved in an<br>aggressive incident?
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Do cash handling procedures reduce the risk of robbery?
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Are emergency contact details (medical, Gardai, Fire ) prominently displayed for staff.
Waste Management
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Waste cardboard/paper is stored securely away from the building and sources of ignition
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Waste is segregated/recycled appropriatley
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Baler area clear
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Is baler interlock switch checked
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Skips are labelled and positioned away from the building
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Bins are emptied regularly and all waste stored securely outdoors away from buildings
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Yard access controlled/ loading area clear
Pest Control
PEST CONTROL
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Are all door seals in good condition and able to prevent access to the building by rodents
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Is there a completed pest control folder in place detailing the regular visits and reports
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Is there a bait map in place
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No visible evidence of presence of pests.
Sandwich counters
PERSONAL HYGIENE
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Employees wear clean and proper clothing, including closed-toe approved safety shoes
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Hands are washed properly, frequently, and at appropriate times
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Eating, chewing gum, smoking and using tobacco are allowed only in designated areas away from preparation, service, and food storage
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Employees use disposable tissues when coughing or sneezing, and immediately wash hands and change gloves
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Hand sinks are stocked with soap, disposable towels, and warm water
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Is the wearing of jewellery compliant with food safety best practice?
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Are all cuts, sores and grazes covered with a blue coloured waterproof plaster
HYGEINE OF FOOD ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT
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Are food rooms and equipment in good condition and well maintained
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Are the cleaning programmes strictly adhered and the cleaning rosters filled and checked by senior person
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Are food rooms clean and tidy and do staff clean as they go including difficult areas?
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Floors are free of excess water/moisture
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Ceiling is free from holes(no missing tiles) and clean.
FOOD PREPARATION
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Frozen food is thawed under refrigeration, in the microwave, cooked to a proper temperature from a frozen state, or in cold running water
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Are all kitchen areas visually clean and tidy, particularly behind the cooking lines
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Is the service pass visually clean and tidy
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Food equipment, utensils, food preperation surfaces are cleaned and sanitised as per company's standard operating procedures
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Food is handled with suitable utensils, such as single-use gloves or tongs
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Clean disposable towels are used for sanitising equipment and surfaces, drying hands.
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Food is cooked to the proper internal temperature and is tested with a clean, calibrated thermometer. Temperature is documented.
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Is all cleaning equipment (mops, brushes) in good condition and used in the appropriate area
FOOD STORAGE(DRY)
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Are all products stored in the appropriate storage area and up off the floor
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Are all dry goods areas dry and free from condensation and visually clean and tidy
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Are all products in the dry goods stores kept in sealed containers
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Foods protected from contamination
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Is all stock in date
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Chemicals correctly labeled and stored away from foods
REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER
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Refrigerator and freezer units are clean and neat
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Refrigerator temperature is at or below 5°C
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Refrigerator/freezer temperatures are taken and recorded
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Food is protected from contamination
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There are no visible leaks in walk in refrigerator or freezer
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Raw food is stored seperate and under ready to eat food
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food stored off floor (10 cm)
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Are all chilled products refrigerated and labelled with a use by date
UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT
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Work surfaces and utensils are clean
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Food cart or container used to transport food is cleaned daily
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Thermometer is cleaned and sanitized between uses
DISHWASHING
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Sink is properly set up for ware washing and/or dish machine is working properly
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Is the wash up and pot wash area visually clean and tidy
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Water temperatures are correct (at least 45°C)
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Smallware and utensils are allowed to air dry
GARBAGE STORAGE AND PEST CONTROL
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Kitchen rubbish bins are clean and emptied as necessary
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Empty Boxes and containers are removed promptly from kitchen area.
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No evidence of pests is present
FIRE PROTECTION
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Fire extinguishers/blankets in place and tested
FRANCHISE SAFETY INSPECTION
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Has store received environmental health(Internal or external e.g. HSE) inspection in previous year?
FOOD SAFETY
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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.
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Is all food prepared in the designated area in the kitchen and cooked or refrigerated swiftly
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Is all hot food cooked to a core temperature of 75°C
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Is hot food maintained above 63°C and recorded as per the hot holding record sheet
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Are all chilled products maintained below 5°C and are the unit temps recorded
DELIVERIES
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Is the list of Approved Suppliers up to date
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Are all deliveries visually inspected and recorded on the goods inwards receipt
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Is all stock put away in the appropriate storage area within 20 minutes
Structure, Equipment and Services
Structure / Equipment / Services
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Are kitchen areas fully ventilated and free from condensation
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Are all bins, including lids, and waste storage area clean and in good condition
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Are all drains sealed and clean
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Are all obsolete pieces of equipment removed from the premises
Storage Areas and Stockroom
Storage Areas / Stockroom
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Fire exit doors clear internally/externally (if in place)
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Fire exits and route clearly signed
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Fire exit route clear of obstacles
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Access/Egress clear of obstacles
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Area free of trip hazards
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Good Housekeeping
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Bins emptied regularly and rubbish removed
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Electrics appear in good order
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Adequate lighting throughout storage areas
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Adequate emergency lighting in place
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Shelving appear in good order/SWL markings
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Shelving not overloaded
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Heavy items stored at waist height where possible
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Adequate ventilation
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Floor in good condition (no cracks, uneven areas, coating damage)
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Floor clean, no spills
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Racking and shelves clean, free of spillages
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Adequate waste bins in place and emptied regularly
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Access to stores controlled for authorised personnel only
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Back door/loading bay door in good condition
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Loading bay door clear of obstacles - good access internal/external
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Emergency stop and door controls clearly marked, staff trained in safe use
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Exit doors are not blocked externally or internal
Employee Welfare Facilities
Employee Changing rooms/Canteen/Communal Areas
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Employee toilets clean/in good order
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Employee changing room clean/good order
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Employee canteen clean/good order
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Access/Egress clear of obstacles
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Adequate lighting
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Adequate emergency lighting
Manager's Office
Office
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Access/Egress clear of obstacles
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Area free of trip hazards
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Adequate lighting
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Site has identified DSE users?
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DSE assessment records available
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Relevant Employees trained in safe DSE/workstation use
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Clean/Tidy - Good Housekeeping standard (minimum fire risk)
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Bins emptied regularly and rubbish removed
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Can office door be locked and secure for counting cash in safety
Record Keeping
Record Keeping
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Is the Food Safety Manual in place and up to date
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Have all allergens been identified in all dishes
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Are all food safety records up to date
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Is the food safety policy signed and displayed for all employees to see
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Is the records folder maintained in an organised and legible fashion
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Are all structural non-conformances logged with management and maintenance
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Have all corrective actions logged during the previous audit been addressed or are list as ‘work in progress’
Onsite Documentation
Onsite Documentation
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Is there a Health & Safety Policy clearly displayed?
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Is the policy in date and current?
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Is the Safety Statement including risk assessments in date/onsite?
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Have Risk Assessments been updated to include COVID-19
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Have Young persons and pregnant workers risk assessments been carried out as required?
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Has a COVID-19 Response Plan been prepared in consultation with employees?
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Fire Safety Policy in place - available to employees
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Has the Responsible Person for Fire Safety onsite been identified and other employees made aware?
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Are there sufficient competent persons appointed to assist in implementing Emergency Evacuation Procedures?
Training Records
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Have all employees completed Manual Handling Training ?
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Have all employees completed Fire Safety Training?
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Are there adequte trained first aiders on site?
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Does site have trained fire warden?
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Have all employees completed the Food Hygiene training in the learning portal?
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Have all employees completed the Job Safety Training (JSTs) assigned to them in the Ensure system? (Check JST Matrix report)
Workplace Stress
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A Stress and Wellbeing Policy has been established and shared with all employees.
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Is a workplace harassment/bullying prevention policy developed and<br>implemented in the workplace?
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Do workers know how to recognise and report workplace harassment?
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Have managers/supervisors been trained in how to deal with workplace<br>harassment?
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Employees have access to a suite of Wellbeing resources?
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Is the Stress helpline contact number displayed
Incident and Accident Reporting
Incident and Accident Reporting
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Incidents/accidents/near misses are recorded and reported both internally and externally
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Are employees aware (ask 3) of how to report incidents, accidents and near misses correctly?
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Employees that are required to investigate accidents have attend appropriate training?
Last 12 Months
Last 12 Months
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No accidents/injuries reported in the last 12 months?
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No Fire Incidents in the last 12 months?
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No Fire Safety, HSE or HSA enforcements in the last 12 months?
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No Health & Safety loss events in the last 12 months (damage to goods/property)
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No COVID-19 cases recorded among staff?
Risk Assessments
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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
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Is there documented evidence of health and safety being on agendas for team meetings?
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In your opinion is there evidence of a culture of Safety on site?
Urgent Attention Issues
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There are no issues which have been noticed during audit, that require urgent attention?
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Description of Issues.
Notes
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