NSF AUDIT GK LOCALS

Is the premises license summary on prominent display?

Has “Delegation of powers” form been signed by present DPS (dates should be left blank)

Has “Authorisation to sell alcohol” form been signed by DPS and does it include ALL current bar staff?

Are all conditions on the premises license operating schedule complied with?

Check response to sage and legal Q23 (Was challenge 25 discussed at your last meeting) and verify against meeting minutes.

Is Challenge 25 notice displayed at POS and also in back of house team area?

Is there evidence that staff receive fire safety refresher training? - all new starters to have signed off and then no more than 6 months between refresher trading for all staff.

Is there a record of a fire evacuation drill dated within the last 6 months?

Is form HS01 (emergency lighting test) completed each month?

Is form HS02 (fire fighting equipment) completed each month?

Has general manager reviewed and signed section 7 of the fire risk assessment?

If Fire risk assessment is more than 12 months old has the current manager reviewed and signed section 8? - each section of the FRA should be countersigned and section 8A if the manager is happy that all is still relevant.

Is a key available for testing red call boxes? - this must be for all types of call boxes on site and must be easily located and seen.

No excessive combustible material stored? - high risk ares such as boiler rooms, under stairs and fuse box areas must be kept clear.

Check response for Q13 on the safe and legal records in fire safety book - is there evidence that a different call point is tested each week? Best practise here is to have numbers pre-filled and listed with locations at front of book.

Are all fire escape routes clear & emergency exit doors all unlocked?

Are all fire call points numbered sequentially?

If there is guest accommodation, is there a suitable night time evacuation plan?

Is the fire evacuation plan displayed on team notice board? - this should also include evacuation plan for other threats and the invacuation plan.

If staff sleeping accommodation is provided, does the number & format of occupants exceed that stated in the FRA (section 4)?

Do all spin dryers have a sticker attached advising on fire precaution measures?

Are all cleaning chemicals Jeyes? - including any chemicals used for cleaners

Are all chemicals in properly marked containers & bulk chemicals kept in a safe location and properly stored?

Do all employees under 18 or pregnant have an individual risk assessment in their personnel folder?

Is GK risk assessment book in use?

Are risk assessments completed in sufficient detail & adequately reflect the hazards on site?

Have risk rating values in H&S manual been signed off by current manager (within 7 days of start date)?

Have risk assessments been reviewed and signed off within the last 12 months?

Are the managers risk ratings lower than the original risk values at the top of the page?

Can the manager locate the asbestos register electronically or a hard copy less than 26 months old?

Has RA for children’s play facility been completed where applicable?

Do all hot surfaces in public areas display a conspicuous warning that surface may be hot?

Do all taps discharging excessively hot water have a caution sign displayed?

Is fryers RA correct and implemented?

Are all plug sockets and portable electrical equipment in good condition? - no damage they may lead to electric shock

Are all kitchen team members wearing suitable, synthetic soles shoes which enclose the toes?

Is oil drained from fryers or fryers moved for cleaning only when the oil is cold enough (less than 40C)? - does not include cascading oil in fully contained units

Is window cleaner disclaimer less than 12 months old and signed by the manager?

Is a suitable ladder available for jobs such as compounds filter cleaning? - Ladder must be marked as EN131

Is appropriate PPE available as per risk assessments? - must be in god condition and evident that it is in use

Are all steps (not stairs), including those located externally, easily distinguishable by presence of an obvious nosing or contrasting floor finish?

Where door to cellar is in a public area is it marked “Private” and locked?

Are “Do not use” signs available for line cleaning and do the staff know what the signage indicates if it is displayed?

Is a “caution wet floor” sign available?

Where a floor hatch inside the pub is used to access the cellar has risk assessment been properly completed with effective controls?

If external decking is present is a warning sign conspicuously displayed at access door warning slippery when wet?

Do small subterranean cellars containing CO2 bottles have a CO2 detector fitted, with display at entrance to cellar?

Are there any safety defects which may give rise to an imminent risk of serious injury?

If site has hired a bouncy castle in the last 6 months are there correctly completed hire risk assessments, supervision forms and daily check lists for each hire?

If site has appointed local contractors in the last 6 months has a “locally sourced contractor” form been correctly completed and kept on file with a copy of public liability certificate?