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Clean & Safe

Clean & Safe

General Restaurant

  • How is the line of sight throughout the restaurant?

  • Are the windows/ glass doors clean?

  • Are the fire extinguishers up to date and fire evacuation plans visible?<br>

  • Logos, lighting and other ornaments are clean and working

Restaurant Floor

  • Plants have been watered and free from dust

  • FOH floors/walls/ceillings are clean and well maintained.

  • FOH area tables/chairs/other furniture are clean and well maintained

  • Are wobble wedges being used? No sign of any napkins being used to stabilise tables.

  • FOH area service stations are clean and well maintained

Bar

  • Bar area is clean and well maintained

  • Coolers/freezers are clean and well maintained

  • Only TAS approved products and equipment in use/ in house

  • Small wares are clean, dry and correctly stored (anything from shakers to juice containers, etc)

Kitchen

  • Only TAS approved products and equipment in use/ in house

  • Coolers/freezers are clean and well maintained

  • BOH Floors/walls/ceilings are clean and well maintained

  • Grill, oven and hood are clean and well maintained

  • Fryers & fryer hood are clean and well maintained

  • Other equipment is clean and well maintained

  • Working benches are clean and well maintained

  • Prep area is clean and well maintained

  • Dish washing sink is clean and well maintained (including dishwasher, glass washer and shelving)

  • Small wares are clean, dry and correctly stored (anything from knifes to can openers etc)

  • Color coded cleaning system is in use

  • Is the first aid kit fully stocked ?

  • Are all products labelled with a time in the hot holding equipment

  • There are no safety hazards (obstacles, sharp elements, electrical etc.)

Toilets

  • Guest toilets are clean and well maintained: toilet pans clean, floors/ tiles clean and dry, sinks clean, mirrors clean

  • Guest toilets are well equipped: toilet paper, soap, air fresheners

Terrace/ Exterior

Terrace

  • Terrace is clean and well maintained

  • Are the table and chairs well maintained and not wobbling?

  • Exterior of the restaurant is clean and well maintained (building facade, door, windows, etc)

  • Is the service station set up correctly?

  • Is it sunny and not too windy, are the parasols up?

Exterior

  • Any evidence of vermin or pests is present (mice, birds, ants etc)

  • The direct surroundings of the restaurant are clean (trash, chewing gum/ cigarette butts etc.)

  • Is the floor free from debris and trip hazards?

  • Are all welcome signs in place?

  • Are outside lights working properly?

  • Have the waste bins been returned to their correct location after collection?

Store Room(s)

  • Any evidence of vermin or pests present (mice, birds, ants etc)?

  • Is the OJ machine clean and free from bar flies?

  • All items are 15cm off the floor and 5cm away from the wall?

  • Is all the alcohol stored in the secured cupboard?

  • Is all the merchandise stored securely and neatly ensuring the stock remains in prefect condition?

  • Is the Entrance/ Exit clear of hazards for ease of access?

  • Are the fridges and freezers clean and well maintained?

  • Are the fridge seals clean and in good condition?

  • Are the waste bin organised and relatively clean?

  • Is all cardboard broken down and put away correctly in appropriate containers?

Food Safety Criticals

Food Safety Criticals

  • Hand washing sink is clean, with poster displaying hand wash procedure in place and being used frequently.

  • Warm water available at hand washing sinks (40°C - 48ËšC) and hot water at dish washing sinks (60ËšC)

  • Cross contamination: proper tools in use, old/fresh products not mixed, cooked/raw products being stored appropriately

  • Are fridges stocked according to HACCP standards? No expired items?

  • Are all fridges within the correct temperature range? 0°C - 4°C

  • Are all freezers within the correct temperature range? -18°C<

  • Are all saladieres within the correct temperature range? 0°C - 7°C

  • Temperature control: temperature readings are available at all fridges/ freezers, including internally, and hot holding units. Plus 2 working probe-thermometers are available and calibrated

  • Hot Holding: items are kept at or above 63°C

  • Time Control: prepared items have holding times labelled, expired items are being discarded

  • Only TAS approved chemicals and equipment is being used. D10 sanitising bottles are stored correctly.

Fresh & Hot

Fresh & Hot

  • Are all items in fridges/freezers within the expiry date and arranged according to FIFO?

  • Are the dry storage products within the expiry date and arranged according to FIFO? (Anything opened has been labelled)

  • Produce/condiments are according standards (freshness, cutting, colour and size Avocados etc.)

  • Frozen products are thawed correctly, in the fridge, on a tray with a defrosting date and time

  • All fresh produce is in accordance to company standards, avocados not over ripe, not hard etc

  • Heat lamps work properly and are clean/ well maintained

  • Open/ prepped/ in use ingredients are held correctly (holding times, storage location etc.)

  • All dishes are correctly prepared (procedure, product build, temperature)

  • Are the open milks and one day garnishes day dotted?

  • Homemade drinks/ cocktails/ coffees are being prepared according to recipes and standards

  • All open wine bottles are labelled appropriately

  • All equipment functions according to standards (temperature, settings, no damages)

Friendly & Fast

Friendly & Fast

  • Are guests being greeted quickly and friendly according standards

  • Are staff members smiling and making eye contact with the guests

  • Are orders taken effectively and efficiently

  • Are guests being asked if they have any allergens?

  • Is a proper way of suggestive selling being implemented

  • Is upselling being done in an effective way

  • Is BOH working efficiently as a team with the guest in mind

  • Is every guest contact ended with a friendly remark and show of appreciation

  • Are other staff members behaving examplery when in contact with guests (BOH or FOH of other section etc)

  • Are problems/complaints being delt with in the right manner and to the full satisfaction of the guests

  • Are all products/dishes available

  • Are service times up to speed

Planning & Control

Planning

  • Sales planning is in line with real time sales and being managed throughout the day/shift

  • Do stock levels appear to be adequate? Any signs of over/under ordering?

  • Mis en place is being prepped based on the planned sales

  • Waste is registered correctly into Apic Base on a daily basis

Staff

  • Shift manager does travel paths (checks) on a regular basis

  • Labour schedule is accurate, aligned with sales planning and the budget

  • Position planning fits the labour schedule, has a good balance and breaks are planned logically

  • Break are being taken at appropriate times

  • Are all staff present for the shift as scheduled? If not, has illness been recorded and HR notified?

  • Is the morning briefing sheet completed and are the staff following it?

Systems

  • HACCP norms are checked and registered according procedure

  • APICbase is aligned with sales planning and being used effectively

  • Cleaning checklists (Trail) is being used properly

  • The correct procedures are being used for the waitlist

People

People

  • Training system is in use for staff

  • "Aces in the right places" (check postion on planning vs schedule)

  • Shift manager uses coaching moments wisely

  • Shift manager has come up with and communicated a shift goal to the team

  • Team is rush ready and everybody plays his/her position

  • Are all BOH in a uniform? (Hat, Apron, black trousers, black shoes and a clean jacket) Are all staff members wearing clean uniforms and do they have a nice appearance (personal hygiene etc)

  • Are all FOH in uniform? (Clean Avo black T shirt and avo pin) Are all staff members wearing clean uniforms and do they have a nice appearance (personal hygiene etc)

  • Is the host attentive at the door? Making sure guests are being seen and spoken to in good time.

  • How is the temperature in the restaurant?

  • If it is raining, is the awning out?

Feedback

  • Summarise most important feedback for the team

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