LIFH Audit

Ensure everything is 6 inches off the ground

Ensure the First In, First Out Method is being used

Ensure everything is dated

Patio/Outdoor Area - Free of debris and well maintained

Building - Exterior walls and paint are well maintained, free of water stains, or damage. Awnings in good repair, clean, no torn or peeling paint.

Signage - Well maintained and clean with no fading, cracks or burned light bulbs.

Walkways - Swept and clean, power washed when needed. No gum or grease accumulation

Patio/ Outdoor Area - Set up and ready for business, seating and tables are clean, appropriate signage out. Umbrellas, awnings, fans and heaters are clean and fully functional.

Store hours - Posted on front door. Visible and accurate

Windows - Clean with no fingerprints. Marketing materials posted on them are up to date, neat and in good condition.

A- Frames - ABC signage and front entrance A-Frames are out, visible and in good condition

Front Doors - Well maintained. Glass and door frames are clean with no smudges, hand prints or tape residue.

Marketing Materials - All flyers, posters, QR Codes, and table tents are current and displayed.

Menus - Menus are up to date and in good condition

Branding - Branded Cups are being used

Floors & Baseboards - Clean and polished with no black smudges. The corners are clean

Cleaning tools and supplies not visible to guests - All mops, brooms, cleaning pads, and wet floor signs are to be stored in an area out of customer's sight

Tables - Clean, decrumbed and bussed in a timely manner

Walls and ceilings - Wall scones and wall art are clean, in good repair, and dust free. There are no missing ceiling tiles or water stains. All air vents are clean.

Flies - No notice amount of flies are present in the dining room or elsewhere in the restaurant

Lighting - The restaurant lighting is set accordingly to time of day. No burned-out bulbs.

Music - At appropriate volume level, music played does not contain foul language and appeals to guest.

Booths & Chairs - Free of wear and tear, wiped clean between uses with a separate towel from the one used to clean the tabletop. Chairs are clean and in good working condition.

Table legs - tops are clean, not sticky and in good repair.

Rugs - Rugs are clean of debris and in good working condition

Heaters - Heaters are working, placed accordingly with full propane tanks. In good working condition.

Trash cans - Trash cans are not spilling over with trash

Greeting - Guests are greeting upon arrival enthusiastically. Sincere warm goodbyes.

Hospitality - All employees are friendly, attentive, working with a smile

Priority - Guests are acknowledged

Leadership - Management is in the floor and visible

Staff - Staff are engaged, off cell phones, with no headphones in

Steps of Service - Steps of service are being performed

Uniforms - All emloyees are wearing uniforms according to the current standard. All uniforms are clean and free of stains, holes and fading.

Hair - Hair is held back away from face.

Hygiene - Proper hand-washing technique is used

Gloves are worn and changed at critical points.

Eating, Drinking & Chewing Gum observed only in designated areas away from the work area.

Cleanliness - Floors, Walls and partitions are clean to sign and touch, free of graffiti and in good repair.

Mirrors - Wiped clean with no visible smudges and water sots. In good repair and no graffiti

Toilet Seats - Are in place and secure, they are visibly clean. Area around toilets is clean

Urinals - Clean all over around and inside. No visible stains under urinal and no foul smells.

Odor - No Foul smells, deodorizers are in use and air vents are all functional

Paper Supplies - Fully stocked. Extra paper supplies are stored in closed cabinets and not on ledges.

Cleaning Supplies and Chemicals - Locked away and not visible to guests or accessible to kids.

Trash - No trash on floor. Receptacles are quality grade, clean with no water spots and lined with a bag that is not visible outside the cover

Employees Must Wash Hands Sign is posted

Restroom Hourly Logs are complete and utilized with manager signature

Line Checks - Are maintained and executed daily

Waste Log - Is utilized and up to date

Handwashing Station - Is clean and in working conditional and water is hot within 30 seconds. Stocked with soap and paper

Sanitation Buckets - Are set and being utilized properly. Towels are inside the sanitation buckets and not on counters. Solution is changed every 3 hours.

Food Handling - Food is handled with utensils, clean gloved hands, or clean hands.

All Refrigerated units have a thermometer visible and in working order

Gaskets are clean of debris and in tact

Prep Area - Surfaces and walls are clean and in good repair. Work areas are washed and sanitized between uses

Sanitation Buckets - Used properly. Solution is checked/changed every 2 hours. All Towels are kept in the bucket when not actively sanitizing surfaces

Prep Sheets -Prep sheets with daily pars are maintained and executed daily

Cooling Logs - Are maintained and executed daily

Cross-Contamination - Methods to prevent cross-contamination are being followed.

Cutting Boards - Used according to heath regulations, as in poultry is only cut and prepared on specific board, etc. Boards are kept clean inside clean racks.

Food Slicer - Sanitized between uses, clean and maintained

Oven - Clean, with no buildup and maintained

Handwashing Station - Is clean and in working condition and water is hot within 30 seconds. Stocked with soap and paper.

Garbage Cans - Are clean to sight, they are not over flowing and are lined with plastic bag

Sanitation Chlorine Test Kid - Or Thermometer is used to check sanitizing rinse

Sanitizer - Properly diluted - Quat strip used

Water - Clean and free of grease and food particles, temperature s accurate

Fire Extinguisher - All fire extinguishers are full and inspection tags are up to date

Exits - Path of travel to exits are clear, exit signs are in working order and visible

Hood Cleaning - Records of scheduled hood cleaning are up to date

Boxes - Broken down and removed from site

Loading Dock & Dumpster Areas - Areas around dumpster are clean nad free of debris, power washed as needed. Lids are closed. No signs of vermin anywhere.

Grease Collection Bins - No oil spills around the container. proper dry oil absorbent used if needed.

Pests - No evidence of pests is present

Logs - Pest control logs are up to date. Action items are corrected. Company is in place and regular maintenance is done.

ServSafe - Certified food Safety Manager certificate is up to date and posted. All employees handling food have a food handlers certificate and a log with expiration dates is kept up to date.

ABC Premise Hourly Checks are signed off by morning and night manager

Binder with all ABC Training of employees is up to date and available

CTuit Deposits are up to date and accurate

Cash Logs are being utilized, are up to date, and shortages/overages fall within an acceptable range.

Sales forecasting is being utilized, numbers are updated in the labor scheduling system.<br>