Monthly Restaurant Cleaning Schedule

• Client / Site

• Date and Time of Inspection

  Date

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

Front-of-House Cleaning Checklist

• Wipe down the walls if necessary

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Sanitize the tables

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Inspect and wipe down the condiments and salt and pepper shakers

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wipe down all the counters

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean the seats and benches

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Run cloth napkins, tablecloths, and wait for staff aprons through the washing machine

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Vacuum the carpets

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Take out the trash and recycling

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean the interior and exterior of all the trash and recycling bins

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Sweep and mop the floors

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean and sanitize your bathrooms by:

• • Disinfecting the toilets

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• • Wiping down the sinks

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• • Emptying out feminine hygiene product bags

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• • Taking out the trash

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• • Sweeping and mopping the floors

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Dust and wipe down the light fixtures

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wash glass windows and doors

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Disinfect the door handles

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Dust any decorations or wall art

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Check the ceiling for cobwebs

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wash the walls

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Back-of-House Cleaning Checklist

• Wipe down the walls wherever there are splashes

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean the grill, griddle, range, flattop, and fryer. Make sure to get underneath the equipment, too

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Change the foil lining on top of the ranges, grills, and flattops

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wipe down other equipment, such as coffee makers, microwaves, toasters, and meat slicers

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Disinfect prep area surfaces

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean beverage dispenser heads in the soda fountains. Bars should clean the tips of the soda guns

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wash utensils, small wares, flatware, and glassware and let them air dry overnight

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean the sinks

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wash rags, towels, aprons, and uniforms in the washing machine

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Refill soap dispensers and replace empty paper towel rolls

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Sweep walk-in refrigerators and storage areas

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Take out the trash and recycling

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Disinfect the waste disposal area and clean the trash cans

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Sweep and mop the floors

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean the ovens, including the walls, door, and racks

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Delime the sinks and faucets

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Boil out the deep fryer

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wash and sanitize the walk-in refrigerators and freezers

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean any anti-fatigue mats

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Use drain cleaner on the floors

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wash behind the hot line to prevent clogs

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Run cleaning and sanitizing chemicals through the coffee or espresso machine to remove built-up grime

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean out and sanitize the ice machine (every 6 months)

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean and sanitize the freezer

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Clean refrigerator coils to remove dust

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Empty grease traps

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wash walls and ceiling to remove grease buildup

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Wash vent hoods (every few months)

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Replace pest traps

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Completion

• Recommendations

• Inspector's Full Name and Signature

  Sign