Monthly Kitchen Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Kitchen Paperwork

• Has trail and due diligence sheets been filled out correctly and completely, no blanks or missed days signed off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all core temp records being taken and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are taste test being done daily, as well as recording specials and 86's?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have prioritised prep lists been left for incoming chefs, or from previous chefs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the cleaning checklist been correctly filled in and signed off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there easily accessible COSHH data sheets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an up to date extraction cleaning certificate from a professional, qualified company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete a random fridge / freezer check, does the temp match that on the paperwork

  Yes

  No

• Are the kitchen personnel files up to date? (Check 2 at random)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pest Control

• What was the date of last visit

  Date

• Are the pest control files in the office and up to date? (Restaurant bait plan, COSHH data sheets & Inspection records)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the electronic fly killer in working order, is it the correct model with sticky pad?

  Yes

  No

• Are all chemicals stored correctly and locked away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If an issue has been reported, have all actions been completed or at least started?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the am/pm checklist been completed and any issues actioned as a result

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment Maintenance & cleaning

• Are all fridge seals intact and clean (Including walk in)? temp displays intact and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Shelves clean and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the walls clean and free from spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All taps and sinks clean and in good working order and hot water available?

  Yes

  No

• Is the floor clean and free from debris under fridges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the dish washer reach 82 degrees minimum? Are the correct chemicals being used? And is it clean inside, with no lime scale build up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the stick blender stored safely, and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gas safety chains connected to equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all temp. probes calibrated, working an clean? Are there probe wipes in the kitchen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the microwaves in good working order and clean inside & out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chopping boards clean, not overly scratched and being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building repairs

• Flooring clean and in good condition? Free from excessive build up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ceiling clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows in tact, no cracks, frames not flaking or chipping & closed (Unless fitted with fly screen)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lights got a protective cover? Are any bulbs out? Is there sufficient lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hygiene

• Are all chefs in correct, Clean uniforms? (Chef jackets and pants)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chefs wearing clean safety shoes? (No trainers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chefs nails kept clean and short? Hair tied back if relevant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any chefs wearing jewellery other than wedding ring?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

First Aid

• Are the first aid boxes correctly filled and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there and eye wash station? Is it clean and correctly stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there refill kits available to top up as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the eye wash and first aid equipment in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the kitchen have the following PPE readily available?

  Select Rubber Gloves Disposable Aprons Safety Goggles Disposable masks

  • Rubber Gloves
  • Disposable Aprons
  • Safety Goggles
  • Disposable masks

• Add media

  Media

Allergens

• Is there allergen equipment available and correctly stocked

  No

  Yes

• Is there an up to date allergen manual in the kitchen

  No

  Yes

• Ask a member of the kitchen team the procedure for an allergen check. Are they correct?

  No

  Yes

Storage

• Freezer code date system being used? (No re labelling)

  Yes

  No

• Production date code being used? (No evidence of Re labelling)

  Yes

  No

• Are the fridges separated correctly between raw meat, dairy, Veg and prep?

  Yes

  No

• Is stored food in a clean, lidded container of appropriate size? (Or suitably covered)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all food stored correctly, no food on the floor, or if so, stored on crates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear evidence of stock rotation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen Hygiene

• Are there wet floor signs available in the kitchen? & are the clean and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fridge handles and contact points clean and free from great & food debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all work surfaces clean, no food debris in joints with other benches or walls etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mop bucket clean and in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the KP area clean, free from food debris, racking neat and tidy, and clean behind/under washing machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there blue roll, hand soap and hot water available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there blue roll available

  Off

  On

• Is there hand soap available

  Off

  On

• Is there hot water available

  Off

  On

• Floor free from debris and food debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all shelving clean and tidy, clean underneath, no food debris or grease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all equipment legs and wheels been cleaned? Is there evidence it has been moved to clean the area properly recently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all signage clear and obvious, and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extractor hood clean and free from grease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the flat grills clean and free from grease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Bain Marie clean and free fro food debris & grease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fryers clean, free from grease build up inside the cupboard? Has the oil been changed within the appropriate time frame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the freezers showing correct temp, and has it been defrosted recently, with no excessive ice build up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Line fridges clean and free from food debris buildup?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the chefs have easy access to sanitiser spray?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the wet vac clean and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all knives clean and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any remnants of stickers or sellotape from previous kitchen notices visible around the kitchen?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• How is the overall cleanliness and compliance of the kitchen and storage areas

• Action 1:

• Action 2:

• Action 3:

• Action 4:

• Chef Sign

  Sign

• Chefs note

• Auditor Sign

  Sign

• Auditors notes