VISIT DETAILS

  • Restaurant

  • Restaurant Address

  • Visit Date and Time

  • Conducted by

  • Restaurant in Charge

  • Position

  • Visit Type

VISIT RESULTS

  • Overall Result

  • Food Safety

  • Brand Standard

Exterior

  • The Restaurant exterior is clean and well maintained to brand standard

Guest Area

  • Guest area is clean and well maintained and to brand standard

  • Front of house self-serve beverage & condiment station is stocked, clean and

  • Restroom is clean, maintained and stocked to brand standard

Product

  • Product preparation, process and procedure is to Brand Standard

  • Assess - Product 1

  • Assess - Product 2

  • Assess - Product 3

  • Products are available when ordered

  • Sides are made and packed correctly to standard

Accuracy

  • All restaurant employees are 100% Trained

  • Team members provide a memorable customer experience

  • Orders are accurately packed, presented, dispatched within brand standards

Back of House

  • Emergency fire equipment and exits comply with local legislation and brand

  • Health & Safety standards comply with local legislation and brand standard

Equipment

  • Required equipment is approved in place and functioning properly

  • Equipment are certified and operated to brand standard

Food Safety

  • Brand/BU Employee Health Standard is posted visibly for team

  • Team member must not be observed working with symptoms of illness

  • Significant & Secondary - Hand washing procedures followed

  • Significant & Secondary - Hand washing sinks accessible, clean, functioning, in good

  • Handwash sinks in Back of House available, 2 and more.

  • Thermometers in use are calibrated

  • Cold holding and storage equipment temperature meets standard

  • Hot holding and storage equipment temperature meets standard

  • Cold Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) Foods must be held ≤ 5°C (41°F)

  • Hot Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) Foods must be held ≥ 60°C (140ºF)

  • Time Controlled for Safety (TCS) Foods using only time for food safety

  • Frozen foods are thawed correctly

  • Cooling procedures are properly followed

  • Foods must be cooked or heated to the proper internal food safe

  • Significant & Secondary - Ingredients and products are correctly labeled with an expiration date and are not expired

  • Significant & Secondary - Spoiled foods or ingredients are not in use and not for sale

  • Food and packaging are properly stored and in good condition; damaged or donated products are segregated; team member food/medication<br>segregated

  • Utensils, smallwares, and food contact surfaces are properly cleaned, stored, air-dried, in good repair, and held properly when in use

  • Significant & Secondary - Cross contamination or conditions that could lead to cross contamination must not be present

  • Team members meet grooming and personal hygiene standards

  • Significant & Secondary - Single-use disposable food handling gloves and blue or brightly colored (non-flesh colored) bandages are available in the restaurant<br>and used correctly

  • Significant & Secondary - Dish washing process set up and followed correctly, proper sanitizer concentration and test strips available

  • Equipment is properly cleaned and free of excess debris, buildup

  • Significant & Secondary - Wiping cloths used and stored properly in a sanitizer bucket with correct concentration

  • Cleaning supplies (e.g., mops, mop bucket, etc.) must be available and stored clean

  • Restaurant BOH floors, walls, ceiling, vents/exhaust hoods, and shelving are clean

  • Lighting sources are properly shielded or have shatter proof bulbs in areas where food, service utensils and equipment are stored or prepared

  • Back flow is prevented at the sink sprayer and all other hoses

  • Is there a dedicated cold storage (walk-in, reach-in refrigeration; not a freezer) for raw animal foods?

  • Current and Approved Brand/BU Weekly Pest Walks must be completed and retained

  • Pest control devices evident and installed, maintained properly; service is evident and by an approved Pest Management Professional Vendor

  • Pest activity is prevented through elimination of harborage and pest points of entry. (Including outside storage sheds and landscaping.)

  • Restaurant BOH floors, walls, ceiling, vents/exhaust hoods, and shelving are in good repair

  • Significant & Secondary - Pest Infestation or Activity not present. (Food Safety Emergency)

  • The most recent health department inspection report is available, and evidence is available that corrective actions against any Health Authority critical non-conformances has been completed

  • At least 1 manager has locally acceptable food handler certificate on file. Not expired. Restaurant Team must have appropriate food safety certification on file where required by regulation

  • Team Member food safety training records meets Brand/BU standards

  • Current and Approved Brand/BU Food Safety Checklists must be completed and retained

  • Only approved ingredients or food evident

  • Only approved equipment and smallwares in use

  • Gaskets on refrigeration/freezer units, ice machines, hot holding units, or any other equipment that has gaskets are clean and in good repair

  • Trash receptacles are of sufficient availability, capacity, cleaned, and maintained properly

  • Three-compartment sink, prep sink, dishwasher or PowerSoak sink is functioning properly

  • Approved chemicals are properly labeled and stored, and handled correctly

  • Restaurant has electric power or an alternate power source available for use (Imminent Health Hazard)

  • Significant - Hot water ≥49°C (120°F) is available in the kitchen as measured at any sink providing hot water other than a handwash sink. (Imminent Health Hazard, Food Safety Emergency)

  • Secondary - Hot water is between 43°C and 48°C (110°F and 119°F)

  • Minimum of one functioning toilet available in the facility for team member use. (Imminent Health Hazard)

  • Significant & Secondary - Drains not clogged and functioning properly. (Imminent Health Hazard)

  • Water is from an approved source. (Imminent Health Hazard)

Growth Drivers

  • Sales and product projection are being followed, planned well and updated for every 3 hours ahead.

  • Selling area is clean, organized, and accessible to customers.

  • Display shelves (if applicable) are fully stocked and visually appealing.

  • Counter is clean, well-maintained, and free of clutter.

  • Payment systems are functional and easily accessible for customers.

  • Menu is clearly displayed (boards, TV screens, menu cards, or QR codes)

  • Menu items are accurately described and priced.

  • Team Member at the counter are trained, efficient, and customer-friendly.

  • Transactions are processed promptly with minimal wait times. Less than 5 customers on waiting line observed.

  • Staff actively engage with customers, ensuring a positive experience.

  • Feedback mechanisms are accessible in place to capture customer opinions

  • “Order Here” and “Pick Up Here” signage is prominently displayed and easy to follow.

  • “Keep Receipt” signage is visible and serves as a reminder to customers.

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