Daily Monitoring Details

  • Kitchen Location

  • Conducted on

  • Audit Conducted by

Checklist As per Areas

Food Preparation Area

  • Chef Incharge

  • Countertops cleaned and sanitized

  • Cutting boards sanitized

  • Sinks cleaned and sanitized

  • Utensils clean and stored properly

  • Appliances cleaned (blenders, mixers, etc.)

  • Stovetops clean and grease-free

Cooking Area

  • Chef Incharge

  • Ovens cleaned and empty

  • Fryers clean and filtered

  • Ventilation system working properly

  • Exhaust hoods clean

Storage Areas

  • Chef Incharge

  • Refrigerators all in working condition

  • Refrigerators clean and temperature checked

  • Freezers clean and temperature checked

  • Dry storage organized and labeled

  • Food properly covered and stored

Waste Management

  • Chef / KST Incharge

  • Trash bins emptied and clean

  • Recycling bins emptied and clean

  • Waste properly disposed of

Hygiene and Safety

  • Shift Incharge on Duty

  • Staff wearing proper uniforms and hairnets

  • Handwashing stations fully stocked

  • First aid kit available and stocked

  • Fire extinguishers accessible

  • Floors dry and clean

End-of-Day Checklist

  • All appliances turned off

  • Lights turned off

  • Doors and windows locked

  • Perishable food stored properly

Buffet-Specific Additions

  • Serving utensils clean and properly placed

  • Chafing dishes clean and filled adequately

  • Hot and cold food items maintained at proper temperatures

  • Labeling of dishes is clear and accurate

  • Guest serving areas sanitized regularly during service

  • Guest serving areas sanitized regularly during service

Checklist Review and Handover Section

  • Review conducted by (Name and Signature)

  • Shift handover notes (if applicable)

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