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Bake Off (Express)

1 Storage

  • 1.1 Storage areas for bakery goods are clean & free from excessive dirt

  • 1.2 Stored products / ingredients are covered, stored correctly & in date

  • 1.3 BOH Chillers/freezers work correctly, are free from excessive dirt & open food hygienically stored

  • 1.4 Correct temperature indicators on display, colleagues can explain the temperature escalation process

2 Preparation

  • 2.1 All food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment are in clean, sound condition

  • 2.2 Preparation areas free from items unrelated to Bakery that could contamination products/packaging

3 Allergen Control

  • 3.1 Products on sale are labelled with the correct allergen information

  • 3.2 Bakery fixtures (including towers) must have the blue allergy warning labels clearly displayed

  • 3.3 Colleagues can demonstrate how to deal with a customer allergy query

4 Personal Hygiene

  • 4.1 Colleagues are wearing the correct clean uniform and following the dress code policy

  • 4.2 Colleagues can explain when & how they should wash their hands & are witnessed washing their hands

  • 4.3 Colleagues can explain the food handlers fitness to work policy

  • 4.4 Cuts/open sores are covered with blue waterproof plasters

5 Structure & Maintenance

  • 5.1 Walls, floors and ceilings are in clean sound condition with only minor items of disrepair

  • 5.2 WHB's are fully equipped, in good repair, and free from ingrained dirt

  • 5.3 Equipment sinks are in good repair, with hot and cold running water and free from ingrained dirt

  • 5.4 Equipment sinks are provided with a plug and dilution markings where appropriate

6 Cleaning

  • 6.1 Colleagues can explain where different cleaning chemicals are used & how to obtain cleaning cards

  • 6.2 Aseptopol is available; colleagues can explain how to dilute & contact times (ex Marketguard)

  • 6.3 Only authorised cleaning chemicals and consumables are in use

  • 6.4 CAYG overall is to a good standard taking into account active production

  • 6.5 Colleagues are aware of what to do in the event of hot water failure or other water supply issue

7 Training

  • 7.1 Bakery colleagues complete Silver Food Safety within 2 weeks & can explain food Safety routines

  • 7.2 Bakery Colleagues have completed Allergen Training within x weeks of starting

8 Waste Control

  • 8.1 Food waste is stored & labelled correctly before being taken to the warehouse waste area

9 Management

  • 9.1 Safe and Legal checks must match standards observed

  • 9.2 All products on display are within their date code and correctly rotated

  • 9.3 Clean tongs/greaseproof hands and bags are available for customers

  • 9.4 Any potential pest issues have been identified and actioned

10 Slips, Trips & Falls

  • 10.1 Is the area free from slip/trip hazards?

11 Knowledge/Behaviour

  • 11.1 Do colleagues know how to use all equipment safely?

  • 11.2 Can colleagues demonstrate how to use the Ecolab chemicals safely?

12 Structure & Maintenance

  • 12.1 Is all equipment in good, safe working order?

  • 12.2 Is dangerous equipment guarded/safety interlocked/emergency stop buttons working/not tampered with?

  • 12.3 Are electrical light switches & plug sockets free from damage and in good condition?

  • 12.4 Is there adequate (working) lighting in place?

  • 12.5 Are the safety release buttons working in walk-in freezers (where applicable)?

13 Chemical Control/PPE

  • 13.1 Is all required PPE readily accessible and in good, clean, full working order?

  • 13.2 Are only authorised cleaning chemicals used?

14 Operational Control

  • 14.1 Are instruction manuals for equipment available?

Counters (Hot Deli) (Express)

15 Storage

  • 15.1 Back up Chiller & Deli chiller in sound clean condition

  • 15.2 Correct temperature indicators on display, colleagues can explain the temperature escalation process

  • 15.3 Products must be properly rotated and within date code

  • 15.4 Colleagues can explain the temperature requirements of the counter & the 20 min cold chain rule

  • 15.5 There are no cross contamination risks between raw and ready to eat products

16 Preparation

  • 16.1 All food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment are in clean, sound condition

  • 16.2 All raw food prep takes place in a dedicated raw prep area with dedicated colour coded equipment

17 Cooking & Hot Holding

  • 17.1 There must be a calibrated probe available which is cleaned between use

  • 17.2 Colleagues can explain cook and hot holding temperature requirements

  • 17.3 Cooked temp of 3 products per line is checked; the lowest temp is recorded on dedicated PDA

  • 17.4 Colleagues can explain the time and temperature control procedures for hot hold products

  • 17.5 Non touch techniques are used to handle ready to eat products

  • 17.6 All products on display for sale are correctly labelled with rotation information clearly shown

  • 17.7 Hot holding time requirements are accurately observed

18 Allergen Control

  • 18.1 There should be allergen notices at each hot deli cabinet

  • 18.2 Correct allergen information is printed on the scale label

  • 18.3 Colleagues can demonstrate how to deal with a customer allergy query

19 Personal Hygiene

  • 19.1 Colleagues are wearing the correct clean uniform and following the dress code policy

  • 19.2 Colleagues wash hands when moving between raw and RTE zones

  • 19.3 Colleagues swap protective aprons & coats when moving between raw and RTE zones

  • 19.4 Colleagues remove protective clothing when leaving the hot deli counter

  • 19.5 Cuts/open sores are covered with blue waterproof plasters

  • 19.6 Colleagues can describe how to prevent cross-contamination when moving between counters

  • 19.7 Colleagues can explain the food handlers fitness to work policy

20 Structure & Maintenance

  • 20.1 Walls, floors and ceilings are in clean sound condition with only minor items of disrepair

  • 20.2 All wash hand basins must be readily accessible when the counter is operating

  • 20.3 WHB's are fully equipped, in good repair, and free from ingrained dirt

  • 20.4 Equipment sinks are in good repair, with hot and cold running water and free from ingrained dirt

  • 20.5 Equipment sinks are provided with a plug and dilution markings where appropriate

  • 20.6 All food contact surfaces and equipment are in a sound, clean condition

21 Cleaning

  • 21.1 Colleagues can explain where different cleaning chemicals are used & how to obtain cleaning cards

  • 21.2 Aseptopol is available; colleagues can explain how to dilute & contact times (ex Marketguard)

  • 21.3 There are separate spray bottles of Aseptopol for the raw and RTE areas

  • 21.4 Cleaning overall (including undersides) is to a good standard with no excessive dirt or debris

  • 21.5 CAYG is in operation using correct cleaning products and consumables

  • 21.6 All hand contact points are clean

  • 21.7 Handheld PDA must remain in the ready to eat area

  • 21.8 The powersoak is in full working order and colleagues can explain how to use it

  • 21.9 Utensils are left to air dry on a dedicated slatted stainless steel shelf adjacent to the powersoak

  • 21.10 Colleagues are aware of what to do in the event of hot water failure or other water supply issue

22 Waste Control

  • 22.1 Food waste is stored & labelled correctly in the warehouse waste area (warehouse freezer)

  • 22.2 Waste oil is drained using a fat transfer unit and stored in a blue barrel<br>

23 Training

  • 23.1 Counters manager has completed Gold Food Safety within 6 weeks & can explain food safety routines

  • 23.2 Counter colleagues complete Silver Food Safety within 2 weeks & can explain food Safety routines

24 Management

  • 24.1 Colleagues use dedicated PDA to record safe & legal checks. Records must match standards observed

  • 24.2 An EFK is located in the area and is in a clean working condition

  • 24.3 Colleagues know what to do if they notice signs of pest activity

25 Knowledge/Behaviour

  • 25.1 Can colleagues demonstrate how to use/clean equipment safely?

  • 25.2 Can colleagues describe how to safely empty the hot fat drawer or use of the fat transfer unit?

  • 25.3 Can colleagues demonstrate how to use the Ecolab chemicals safely?

26 Chemical Control/PPE

  • 26.1 Are only authorised cleaning chemicals used?

  • 26.2 Is all required PPE readily accessible and in good, clean, full working order?

27 Operational Control

  • 27.1 Is all dangerous equipment i.e. knives, slicers, mincers used/stored/cleaned safely?

28 Structure & Maintenance

  • 28.1 Are electrical light switches & plug sockets free from damage and in good condition?

  • 28.2 Is all equipment in good, safe working order?

  • 28.3 Is dangerous equipment guarded/safety interlocked/emergency stop buttons working/not tampered with?

29 Slips, Trips & Falls

  • 29.1 Is the area free from slip/trip hazards?

Counters (Ex-Metro) (Food To Go) - Food Safety

32 Record Keeping

  • 32.1 Does the Safe & Legal Record accurately reflect standards observed?

  • 32.2 Are store following the temperature recording process for hot food?

33 Knowledge/Behaviour

  • 33.1 Can all colleagues from the department demonstrate how to deal with a customer allergy query?

  • 33.2 Can colleagues explain the correct dilution rate/required contact time for Aseptopol (bottles/sink)?

  • 33.3 Are colleagues aware of food handlers fitness to work policy?

  • 33.4 Can colleagues from the department demonstrate how to use the probe correctly?

  • 33.5 Are all colleagues following the hand washing policy?

  • 33.6 Are colleagues wearing the correct, clean uniform & following the dress code and appearance policy?

  • 33.7 Are uniforms of colleagues who work in ready-to-eat and raw open food areas stored separately?

  • 33.8 Do colleagues remove their protective clothing (e.g. apron) when leaving the area?

  • 33.9 Can all colleagues explain the temperature indicators and the temperature escalation process?

  • 33.10 Do colleagues know how to prevent cross-contamination when moving between raw & RTE open food areas?

  • 33.11 When colleagues move between raw and ready-to-eat open food areas do they change aprons?

  • 33.12 Do all colleagues use non-touch techniques when handling ready-to-eat products?

34 Structure & Maintenance

  • 34.1 Is there a wash hand basin in this area?

  • 34.2 Is there an adequate supply of hot and cold running water available at all sinks & WHBs?

  • 34.3 Are the wash hand basins and sinks in good repair?

  • 34.4 Are the walls in sound, cleanable condition?

  • 34.5 Is the floor in a sound and cleanable condition?

  • 34.6 Is the ceiling in sound condition?

  • 34.7 Are all frozen and chilled display cabinets in good repair with no effect on temperature?

  • 34.8 Are ovens & canopies in good repair, working effectively?

35 Hygiene Practices

  • 35.1 Are all food contact work surfaces, utensils and equipment in a food safe and undamaged condition?

  • 35.2 Is the WHB accessible, supplied with Ecolab hand soap & hand drying facilities (& plug if required)?

  • 35.3 Are there correct wipes to sanitise the probe thermometer that are in date and not dry?

  • 35.4 Are cuts/open sores covered with blue waterproof plasters?

  • 35.5 Are the colour coded boards and knives being used/stored correctly/in good repair?

  • 35.6 Are raw products kept apart from RTE products at all times during storage/handling/display?

  • 35.7 Are stored products/ingredients sealed/covered/stored correctly/labelled with the correct date code?

  • 35.8 Are there any risks of cross contamination affecting food safety?

36 Operational Control

  • 36.1 Is there a calibrated working probe thermometer available?

  • 36.2 Are all chilled products kept in the cold chain before and after preparation?

  • 36.3 Are all products displayed correctly (food safe)?

37 Cleaning

  • 37.1 Is the probe thermometer clean?

  • 37.2 Are all wash hand basins, taps and soap dispensers clean?

  • 37.3 Is the equipment washing sink clean, supplied with a plug (and dilution markings where needed)?

  • 37.4 Is the structure in a clean condition, considering active production?

  • 37.5 Are walk in chiller/freezer units clean/capable of being cleaned and is food hygienically stored?

  • 37.6 Is the knife storage unit clean?

  • 37.7 Is the storage area clean?

  • 37.8 Is Aseptopol available for use?

  • 37.9 Is Aseptopol diluted correctly?

  • 37.10 Are all required cleaning chemicals available for use?

  • 37.11 Is the oven/canopy clean considering active production & free of excessive build up of grease/dirt?

  • 37.12 Are the correct colour cleaning equipment/cloths in use/clean/in good repair (Blue RTE/Green RAW)?

38 Pest Management

  • 38.1 Are there any signs of pest activity that haven't been reported in MyRentokil?

  • 38.2 Are the EFK's clean & in a good state of repair?

39 Slips, Trips & Falls

  • 39.1 Is the area free from slip/trip hazards?

40 Knowledge/Behaviour

  • 40.1 Can colleagues demonstrate how to use the Ecolab chemicals safely?

  • 40.2 Can colleagues demonstrate how to use/clean equipment safely?

  • 40.3 Are colleagues able to locate the latest cleaning cards?

41 Structure & Maintenance

  • 41.1 Is all equipment in good, safe working order?

  • 41.2 Is dangerous equipment guarded/safety interlocked/emergency stop buttons working/not tampered with?

  • 41.3 Are electrical light switches & plug sockets free from damage and in good condition?

42 Chemical Control/PPE

  • 42.1 Are only authorised cleaning chemicals used & stored separately, away from the contract cleaners?

  • 42.2 Is the relevant PPE easily available and in good, clean working order?

43 Operational Control

  • 43.1 Is all dangerous equipment i.e. knives, slicers, mincers used/stored/cleaned safely?

44 Operational Control

  • 44.1 Are the correct allergen notices on display?

  • 44.2 Are all loose products provided with full allergen information on the SEL?

45 Waste Routines

  • 45.1 Are products on display within their date code?<br>

  • 45.2 Are products on display correctly rotated?

  • 45.3 Is all waste food stored correctly in the designated waste area?

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