Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • GM

  • DO/RM

  • MOD

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

People

Culture

  • Culture of Recognition evident in the restaurant

  • FOH Team Member uniforms at Standard

  • HOH Team Member uniforms at Standard

Sanitation & Facilities Walkthrough

Exterior

  • Exterior lights focused correctly, no burnt out bulbs - On/Off at proper times

  • Neon's and Signage on one hour prior to dusk, off at closing (Always on during cloudy, rainy and overcast days) Timers set properly.

  • Parking lot and walkways swept free of debris, cigarette butts, gum, etc.

  • Asphalt/ Concrete in good condition and striping clearly visible

  • Exterior Banners approved, properly Branded, and hung correctly. Including Feather Flags

  • To Go/Curbside Signage properly positioned and in good condition; Handicap Signs in good condition.

  • Awnings clean and in great repair

  • Doors & windows spotless – including ledges/kick plates (Painted / Stained as needed); working properly

  • Outside Music at proper level.

  • Exterior benches clean and in good repair

  • Landscaping free of debris, cigarette butts, bottles; flowers fresh; no weeds; attractive and mulched

  • Back door alarmed at all times

  • All garbage in dumpster; no debris on ground,

  • Dumpster pad area cleaned daily – dumpster lids are always closed and plugs in place; not used for storage

Roof

  • Roof in good condition; Drains clean and free of debris

  • No trash, debris or anything stored on roof

Mechanical Room

  • Water heater functioning; nothing flammable stored within 3 feet of water heater

  • Water heater certificate current (Boiler Inspection Certificate) - Can be produced by Manager on Duty

  • Water softener in good working condition & stocked with salt; No salt stored on the floor

  • Mechanical room heater working & in good condition

  • Mechanical room well ventilated

  • Lighting working, clean & in good condition with bulbs covered

Foyer/Host Area

  • Vestibule benches, ledges, windows and exterior doors clean and working properly

  • Heaters and fans in outer vestibule clean and in working order

  • Floor clean with no staining or build up

  • All glass/counter at host desk and entry clean

  • Host desk neat, organized, no clutter or personal items

  • Menus clean and in good condition

  • Rolled Silverware properly stored

  • Carpets / Mats down at front door, or stored away from Guest View if used only when it rains.

  • Wisley used correctly to ensure proper rotation

  • All Walls and Baseboards clean and in good condition

  • Vents and ledges dust free

  • License Boards clean, organized and all required licenses are current, no expired permits.

  • High Chairs and Booster Seats cleaned and sanitized between each use

Restrooms

  • Ceiling and Vents Clean and Dust Free

  • Walls Clean, painted and in good condition

  • Proper Lighting; light panels clean

  • No water spots on mirror or stainless; counters dry

  • Floors and floor drains clean and dry; corners clean

  • No backup paper or cleaning supplies visible to guests. Restroom fully stocked.

  • Changing Station clean and in good repair; safety strap in good repair

  • Toilet seats secured. Base of toilets cleaned, bases secure to floor

  • Liners in Sanitary Napkin disposal container

  • No graffiti

  • Smells fresh – urinal screens used and in proper rotation

  • Partitions clean and dust free including ledges: no missing locks or dispensers

  • Doors and kick plates cleaned including frames

  • Restroom looks clean at all times during shift – checked at least every 30 minutes by all team members

Dining Room

  • Floor clean; free of paper, debris

  • Wet floor signs available, clean and used when needed

  • Window ledges clean, free of all debris

  • Blinds down (If applicable); levels all at the same position, free of dust; black window shades (if applicable) all at the same position

  • No burnt out light bulbs; all light fixtures properly positioned; lamp shades clean and in good repair; lighting guidelines followed

  • Music at appropriate volume. (Foreground – Day & Night Labeled) – Appropriately Managed throughout each Shift and when on a wait

  • TV's working properly and on sporting or approved bar promotions only;

  • All Neon's and TV Cords hidden or neatly contained

  • Service stations – Zoned and organized accordingly; no clutter. Service staff not using to drop dirty dishes

  • Lemons iced and tongs available

  • Tea Urns covered; Labeled Sweet and Unsweetened

  • No personal items stored in stations

  • Chairs Clean and in Good Condition

  • Table Bases Clean and Painted

  • Booth Seats clean and no tears

  • All tables aligned and properly balanced

  • Table top properly set up according to approved schematic

  • Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting clean and working

  • Exit Doors clean, detex operational and not blocked

  • Ceiling Tiles clean and in good condition (if applicable)

  • Peroxide Cleaner and Clean Towels available

  • Soda Machine Maintained Daily; nozzles cleaned daily and air dried

  • POS Stations and Printers clean and in good condition

  • Scoops for all ice bins and in use; not stored in ice

  • Kid Cups, cone cups and To Go Cups store properly

Bar

  • Sani buckets properly filled and dated. Max of two towels, always submerged; changed every two hours or as needed. Not stored on the floor Peroxide Cleaner and clean towels also available to clean bar top

  • Bar top clean, no clutter and properly set up

  • Barstools clean and in good condition; and consistently arranged

  • Floor clean; free of paper, debris

  • Floor drains clean and free of debris

  • POS Stations and Printers clean and in good condition

  • No POS system allowed on top of the bar top

  • All bottle labels facing outward in cages and/or display shelves and bottles pulled forward. All bottles flagged to the left

  • VIP Steins hanging and displayed in a neat organized manner

  • Beer Taps operational; clean and in good condition

  • Tap Hangers in use for local beers

  • Glass Cooler Doors Clean

  • Drink recipes available and approved products only.

  • Proper I.D. procedures in use – All Guests under that appear under the age of 30

  • Warning Signs in place as dictated by state law

  • State ABC stamps on all bottles as required, if required

  • Jiggers available and in use

  • Back Bar: No Clutter, dirty dishes: Neat, Stocked and organized

  • Bar Tabs with names in front of each guest

  • Verbal calls never used by servers, no drinks made without a ticket

  • TV's working properly and on sporting, or approved bar promotions only

  • Neon and LED sings on and in good repair

  • Proper Cutting board, either green or white color coded. Staff follows proper food safety requirements.

  • Mug chillers and coolers clean and working properly; no broken glass

  • All product should be labeled, dated and rotated

  • Minimum one thermometers should be placed in every cooler and freezer

  • Cooler temperature set at 38ºF, freezer set at 0ºF

  • No personal drinks or personal items stored behind the bar

  • No Fruit Flies in or around bar area

Beer Walk In Cooler

  • All items are to be labeled, dated and stored properly; Proper Color Codes on Store N Pours

  • Beer Cooler maintaining proper temperature

  • Beer Thermometer Present

  • No mold evident in Beer Cooler

  • First In First Out – FIFO

  • Working Thermometer Present

  • Never line shelves – air should be able to flow

  • Sweep, mop, squeegee beer cooler daily

  • Ensure glycol in Perlick System is working properly

  • Line Cleaning Log in place, Beer FOBS Clean and working

Patio (If Applicable)

  • Do you have a patio?

  • Patio is set up and ready for guests, seasonally. Tables and chairs neatly arranged; clean with no team members congregating

  • Door to patio clean and working properly

  • Patio furniture clean and in good condition

  • Umbrellas all up or down, clean and in good condition, proper distance from heaters. Heaters on when temperature is chilly. Heaters chained and secured

  • Staffed and open when not raining or inclement weather

  • Patio fence and railings clean, concrete clean, no weeds in concrete seams, no stains

  • Properly Signage in place for alcoholic drink service

  • Outside bar clean and orderly. (If applicable)

  • Ashtrays or Smoking Receptacles clean and place appropriately if allowed.

  • Fire pit operating seasonally (If applicable)

  • Patio lights/All white Festoon lights on at dusk and all working. (No bulbs burned out)

General HOH and Equipment

  • Hands sink stocked, in good condition with no leaks, water at 100 F. and only used for handwashing

  • Proper hand washing procedures followed and gloves used for all RTE food

  • Trash cans available near all hand sinks

  • Prep and Print unit operational

  • All tile floors clean and tile and grout in good condition

  • Drains clean and free of debris

  • Walls and ceiling clean, in good condition and free of all dirt, dust and debris.

  • Hoods/Lights/Globes Clean and Polished and in good working order

  • Filters grease free with drip pans & rails clean - rotation schedule in place for filters

  • Dough Sheeter and/or Divider-Rounder clean on all surfaces, legs and casters clean, no flour build-up. All controls operate properly, not broken, warning stickers in place

  • Proof Box clean on all surfaces, legs and casters clean, no flour build-up. All controls operate properly, not broken, settings stickers in place; Water in pan and heat/humidity set correctly

  • Dough RI cooler clean on all surfaces, legs and casters clean, no flour build up. All controls operate properly, not broken

  • Mixer clean on all surfaces, no flour build up, oil level correct. Timer, speed controls, lift arm, all in good repair and operating properly

  • Bowl in good repair, not dented, dolly in good repair

  • Attachments clean, operate properly, hopper closes securely, stored properly

  • Burr Mixer clean on all surfaces and cleaned between each use

  • All Microwaves clean and in working order. Fan guard and filter in place

  • Pizza Over clean on all surfaces, minimal carbon or grease build up; No missing or dented panels; door operates properly; nothing stored on top of oven.

  • Pizza Oven Blower fan on back of over clean, no grease on fan guards;

  • Pizza Oven Conveyors and tracks clean; operates properly, proper tension, no snags; fingers clean, configuration correct for model no missing fingers

  • Pizza Oven Control Panel operates properly, calibrated to proper cook times and temps for oven model

  • Salad Spinner clean, dry and properly stored

  • Lettuce Chopper Clean and Operational

  • Ice Machine Cleaned and maintained

  • Ice Buckets clean and stored properly

  • Gaskets cleaned / replaced on doors to all refrigerated units

  • All cooking utensils clean and stored properly

  • Cutting Gloves in use and Viper Bag Openers used

  • Knives clean & stored correctly with tips up

  • Cutting boards clean, no deep cuts & stored upright

Prep/Storeroom

  • Sani buckets properly filled and dated. Max of two towels, always submerged; changed every four hours or as needed. Not stored on the floor

  • SS Shelves Clean and Organized

  • Storage on shelving neat and dated, labels facing forward (grocery store appearance)

  • Metro shelving clean & rust free & labeled

  • All shelving minimum 6" off the ground

  • No dented cans

  • Glass Items on Bottom Shelf

  • Refrigerate after Opening product followed when labeled

  • Approved check-in procedures followed; only Managers/Team Leads check in product

  • Only approved products used

  • Utilize current recipe and prep books; Recipes followed 100% of the time

  • All Sinks in prep areas clean and faucets working properly, no drips

  • Floor Drains clean and free of debris

  • Can Opener clean on all surfaces; cleaned daily

  • Scales clean on all surfaces, free of rust, sanitized between uses. Accurate and legible. Not broken scales

  • Pots clean on all surfaces, minimal carbon or grease build-up.

  • Pans in good condition, stored dry & upside down with no label residue

  • Lids in good condition & organized

  • Bulk storage items covered with lids

  • No personal belongings stored in food prep or food storage levels

  • Mop Sink clean and organized. Brooms and mops properly stored, clean and in good condition

  • Only approved chemicals in use and stores properly

Pizza Line

  • Sani buckets properly filled and dated. Max of two towels, always submerged; changed every four hours or as needed. Not stored on the floor

  • Station set up to current schematic

  • All SS shelving clean and organized

  • All product labeled and in rotation.

  • Pizza Make Tables: inside drawers and cabinets are free of water and debris, have proper air flow. All pans in place, no gaps.

  • All utensils in place and stored properly

  • Microwave clean and in working order. Screen and shield in place

  • Pans/screens stocked.

  • Scale is clean and in use

Pizza Pull

  • Sani buckets properly filled and dated. Max of two towels, always submerged; changed every four hours or as needed. Not stored on the floor

  • All SS shelving clean and organized

  • All product labeled and in rotation.

  • Knives and Rocker blade clean and properly stored

  • All refrigeration units clean inside, free of water and debris, have proper air flow. All pans in place, no gaps

  • Microwave clean and in working order. Screen and shield in place

Grill/Front Line

  • Sani buckets properly filled and dated. Max of two towels, always submerged; changed every four hours or as needed. Not stored on the floor

  • Grill clean, no carbon build up, in working order

  • All knobs in place and in good condition.

  • All seasonings in place and labeled

  • All refrigeration units clean inside, free of water and debris, have proper air flow. All pans in place, no gaps

  • All product labeled and in rotation.

  • All utensils in place: cutting boards, knives, tongs, plates and picks.

  • Heat lamps in working order.

  • Steam table operational, clean and organized. 150°F and no higher than 200°F. Temp:

  • Proper plate ware in use, clean and stocked

  • All SS shelving clean and organized

  • All To Go supplies stocked with volume appropriate for business.

Fry/Salad

  • Sani buckets properly filled and dated. Max of two towels, always submerged; changed every four hours or as needed. Not stored on the floor

  • Filter machine clean, in good working order and stored properly

  • Fryers clean, in working order and properly skimmed. Magnisol available and being used. 350°F: Temp:

  • All refrigeration units clean inside, free of water and debris, have proper air flow. All pans in place, no gaps

  • Freezer clean, organized and in working order.

  • Timers labeled, detailed & free of build up

  • Mixing bowl and cambros available and labeled for tossing.

  • Breading station, in working order and organized. Temp:

  • All SS shelving clean and organized

  • All product labeled and in rotation.

  • All utensils in place: Station set up to schematic

  • Verify operation and temperatures of ice cream freezer. Ice cream covered and no icy film.

Expo

  • Sani buckets properly filled and dated. Max of two towels, always submerged; changed every four hours or as needed. Not stored on the floor

  • Gloves available

  • Bev naps and plates stocked

  • Pasta spoons, cold salad forks stocked

  • All dishes, tumblers, coffee cups clean, free of food particles and black marks

  • Pizza spatulas clean and handles not worn, stored in clean container

  • Pizza Pulls clean and not worn, stored in clean container.

  • All SS shelving clean and organized

  • All lights, heat lamps in working order.

  • Printer clean and working properly

  • Expo monitor clean and working properly (if applicable)

To Go Area

  • Shelves clean and organized

  • To Go boxes properly stocked

  • To Go bags properly stocked

  • Plasticware available and properly stocked

  • Correct stickers available and organized for all brands, (Virtual)

  • All condiments pre-portioned are labeled

Walk-In/Dough Cooler

  • Walk-in Cooler at Proper Temperature

  • All food covered, labeled, dated, rotated and stored properly; FIFO

  • Check for working thermometers (one in front and one in back – cooler set at 38ºF)

  • Never line shelves – air should be able to flow

  • Pull all food containers forward with the labels facing out

  • Sweep, mop, squeegee walk-in cooler daily, ensure assigned duties are followed

  • All thawing product stored in pull thaw is labeled and dated

  • Ceiling, sprinkler heads & lights clean & in good condition

  • Door self closes, gasket & air curtains are clean with no tears; door not propped open

  • Walls, base boards, doors & metro shelving clean

  • Fan covered, clean & free of ice build up and working properly

  • All product 6" off floor & labels facing front & organized

  • All Dough properly stored, covered and rotated

  • No unapproved product

  • No raw product stored above ready to eat food - Hierarchy adhered to

  • Heating & cooling log used & correct practices in place

  • No expired product

Freezer

  • Freezer at proper temperature

  • Ceiling, sprinkler heads & lights are clean & in good condition

  • Door self closes, gaskets clean and in good repair

  • Walls, base boards, doors & metro shelving clean

  • Fan covered, clean & free of ice build up

  • All product 6" off floor

  • Correct food or beverage product/no unapproved food or beverage product

  • All product labeled, dated & rotated correctly

  • Check for working thermometers (one in front and one in back – cooler set at 0ºF)

  • All prepped product labeled & dated with prepared date & use by date

Dish

  • Ceiling, sprinkler heads & lights are clean & in good condition

  • All vents clean & in good condition

  • Floors, baseboards, drains & thresholds are clean & dry

  • Garbage cans are clean, lined & not overflowing

  • Broken glass container in use

  • All stainless steel clean & no mold present

  • Spray hose & nozzle clean, mold free & in good condition; at least 2" above sink

  • Soaking tubs set up & changed frequently

  • Dish machine chemicals at proper concentration and temperature

  • Booster Heater in good working condition if needed

  • All approved chemicals stocked

  • Dish machine set up properly and water changed every two hours or prior to running silverware & glasses through

  • No lime build up inside or on dish machine

  • Curtains properly installed; clean & free of mold

  • Ecolab postings current & in good condition

Food & Beverage

Bar

  • Fruit washed before cutting

  • Shelf Life: 1 Day

  • Rimmer Set Up Kosher salt, sugar, lime syrup on sponge

  • Shelf Life: 3 Day/1 Day

  • Orange Wedges Bright Color, no brown; back-up stored in properly covered and labeled container

  • Shelf Life: 3 Day stored in Store 'n Pour/1 Day in Fruit Tray

  • Lemon Wedges Bright Color, no brown; ends cut, 6 cut with slits; back-up stored in properly covered and labeled container

  • Lime Wedges Bright Color, no brown; ends cut, 6 cut with slits: back-up stored in properly covered and labeled container

  • Shelf Life: 5 Days

  • Cranberry juice in Store 'n pour and dated. Original container dated when opened

  • Shelf Life: 5 Days

  • Wine should be dated with the open date and vacu-vins used; Red 55-65 F; White 45-55 F

  • Shelf Life: 7 Days

  • Prepped Batches Stored in Store 'n Pour; Labeled & Dated

  • Shelf Life: varies by prepped item

  • Monin Syrups Stored in original container with pump

  • Ice Bins Filled; Ice Scoop properly stored

  • Bottled Beer Held at 36 - 40 F

  • Draft Beer Lines cleaned a minimum of every two weeks; 36-40 F

Food Prep & Execution

  • Was a line check performed today?

  • Most recent Health Inspection score

F&B Observations

  • LIST 5 ITEMS PER CATEGORY. TAP +ADD BUTTON TO BEGIN

  • Food - Lunch
  • Are you FACTing during Lunch?

  • Specify Perfect Food Lunch

  • Build

  • Plating

  • Garnish

  • Temperature

  • Food - Dinner
  • Are you FACTing during Dinner?

  • Specify Perfect Food Dinner

  • Build

  • Plating

  • Garnish

  • Temperature

  • LBW Observations
  • Specify LBW Observations

  • Build

  • Plating

  • Garnish

  • Temperature

To Go

  • To Go area set up and stocked?

  • Order sheets available?

  • Call in Order Item

  • Was phone answered in 3 rings?

  • Did Person answering phone use the Proper Phone Answering Script?

  • Was your order taken by the person who answered?

  • Was your order repeated back to you?

  • Did the person taking your order have menu knowledge?

  • Were all the items, condiments, plastic ware provided in the To Go order?

Hospitality

Host

  • Host ready for revenue with Server Check in completed and signed by MOD

  • Host Stand set up -opening side work complete and server sections assigned

  • Stationed at the Front; is friendly and smiling and has good overall awareness of the restaurant. Opening door for guests when possible

  • Engages with Guest as they walk to table

  • Allows guests to sit, lays menus down, introduces server

  • Communicates Open Menu counts when busy

  • Helps bus and set up tables

  • Answers Phone properly within 3 rings

  • TO GO: All orders entered correctly and promptly-meeting all to go service standards

  • TO GO: Correct cash handling procedures in place

Server

  • Servers ready for revenue with Server Check in completed and signed by MOD

  • Guest greeted within 1 minute; introduces themselves by name and drops Bev. Nap or Coaster

  • Beer variety introduced and ID Check if guest appears under 30

  • Determined Frequency, Pace & Occasion and asked guest if they have time constraints

  • Server points out, suggests and describes drinks and appropriate items for the dining experience

  • Lunch Only: Offers to take lunch order when taking drink order, allow guest to set pace of experience. Writes order down and repeats back.

  • Lunch Only: If guest didn't order lunch during the Welcome, offered to take lunch order upon drink delivery if guest are ready, but did not rush guest. Wrote down order

  • Introduces Loyalty Program

  • Favorite Appetizer suggested by name as well as soups and add ons

  • Orders written down and repeated to guest; All pre-drops delivered in a timely manner

  • Tasters used effectively to surprise, delite and educate the guest

  • Delivered drinks within 3 minutes, appetizers within 5-12 minutes and dinner entrees within ticket time standard for item ordered

  • Food Delivered by position point (No Auctioning) Pizza Service executed properly

  • 2 Bites/2 Minutes Follow up

  • Lunch Only: Check back, check down and assured guest it is for their convenience.

  • Dessert Offered; Leftovers packaged, Label

  • Table Pre-bussed throughout experience

  • Payment processed quickly; Guest Thanked and invited back

Bartender

  • Bartenders ready for revenue with Bar Check in completed and signed by MOD; has good overall awareness of ambiance - TV's and Music

  • Bar top maintained throughout shift

  • Beverage napkins in front of all guest

  • Introduces WBT to guest drinking beer; Uses Beverage menu as a sales tool

  • IDs everyone under 30

  • Has bar guest names on tabs and chits in front of all guest at all times

  • Suggest favorite appetizers by name

  • Introduces Loyalty Program

  • Tasters used effectively as a spontaneous delighter and to educate our guests

  • Is personable and engages with all bar guest, not just regulars

  • Payment processed quickly and guest thanked and invited back.

  • Follows all proper cash handling procedures

Manager Engagement

Office

  • The office is for Managers & Shift Supervisors only and the Manager(s) / Team Leader on duty is responsible for keeping the door closed and locked at all times

  • Floor clean, swept daily

  • Team member/Communication bulletin boards current, organized, items secured in all four corners

  • No clutter, professional appearance

  • Only one team member in office for each cash out

  • Shelves clean, neatly organized

  • Safe locked at all times

Security

  • Managers and Shift Supervisors all have individual alarm codes

  • Back door locked and alarmed at all times

  • Fire Extinguishers and Ansul System properly tagged, not expired and operational

  • All team members enter and exit through designated door depending on time of day

  • Front door must remain locked until 10:30 a.m.

  • All team members leave in groups of 2 or more after dark

  • There must be a minimum of 2 people in the restaurant at all times. (Unless pre-approved through the DO)

  • Manager knows location of all panic buttons

  • Only Managers and Shift Supervisors should have safe combinations

Food Handling

  • Personal Hygiene standards in place

  • No eating or drinking in HOH or Food Prep Areas; Drinks only in a closed container with a straw if allowed by local jurisdiction

  • Proper Handwashing procedures in place; handwashing sinks available and used only for handwashing

  • Hand Sanitizer available for both Team Members and Guest

  • Non-Food contact surfaces disinfected properly

  • Pest Control program in place and no signs of pest activity of any kind

POP

  • A Frame Sign in place with proper inserts; direction correct

  • All Window Signage to Spec

  • Menus clean and properly stocked

  • Beverage Menus Clean and properly Stocked

  • Kid Menus available for guests

  • Table Tents correct and on all tables

  • Promotional Material up if applicable

Ambiance/Atmosphere

  • Music at correct level for daypart

  • Lights working, properly focused and correct level for daypart; adjusted at appropriate time

  • Temperature comfortable for guest

  • TVs set to Sports or other approved programing, volume off

  • All tables set up to spec

Manager

  • Sets an upbeat, fast, friendly pace. Big smile!

  • Professional appearance; Manager presence evident to guests

  • Manager visible in FOH, engaging with Guest and Team Members; Handles all complaints personally; runs all Priorities; No guest leaves unhappy

  • Pre-shift meetings conducted and used to inform and motivate team

  • Manager meetings conducted and attended weekly

  • Line Checks completed each shift – 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

  • All Managers are properly trained and certified in the Career Center

  • All Managers have both Food and Alcohol ServSafe certificates posted and current

Sales & EBITDA

Sales Last 60 Days

  • Sales to Budget

Food Cost vs Budget Last 60 Days

  • Food Cost to Budget

  • Hourly Labor to Budget Last 60 Days
  • Hourly Labor to Budget

  • EBITDA vs. Budget Last 60 Days
  • LBW to Budget

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