Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Select date

First Impressions

  • Was the business properly secured (if closed) or open (if trading) at the point of arrival

  • Was the front entrance tidy and clean

  • Were external seating areas arranged properly with the correct table arrangements present

  • Was the light level appropriate for the time of day

  • Were the windows clean and the outside paintwork clean and in good order

  • Was the floor free of litter and unobstructed

  • Was the menu displayed clearly

  • Was external lighting fully operational

  • Was the welcome station neat and tidy

  • If door staff / host were present, was the interaction positive

  • Was the internal temperature suitable for the time of year

  • Was the licensing information displayed clearly

  • Was the music level appropriate for the time of day

  • Were you welcomed professionally and offered coffee/food where appropriate

  • How good was the first interaction with a team member (bar or restaurant)

Bar

  • Was the glass wash door closed

  • Was the bar clean and organised (if closed) setup (if open)

  • Did the bartender report all of the equipment to be working correctly

  • Were the fridges working correctly, ie temperature and lights

  • Was the bar floor clean

  • Were the shelves clean and dust free

  • Were the measures clean and non sticky

  • Was the wastage book in use

  • Was the bar adequately stocked and equipped including ice and fruit

  • Were all glasses clean and polished

  • Was the soda dispenser clean

  • Was the cleanliness of the bar at an acceptable level

  • Was the coffee machine clean

  • Was the coffee grinder clean and in working order

  • Were all shelves and bottles clean

  • Was the bar area fully set with furniture, cocktail menus and clean

  • Were tables / seats in the bar area free of chewing gum (underneath) and heavy staining

Restaurant

  • Was every table fully setup (napkins, wine glasses, cocktail menu, lunch menu, salt and pepper and cutlery)

  • Were all the light bulbs working

  • Were all the high hairs clean/ do they have safety tags

  • Was the waiter station(s) fully set with cutlery, condiments, reserve menus and cleaning materials

  • Were all of the menus clean, intact and unmarked

  • Were all tables / seats free of chewing gum (underneath) and heavy staining

  • Was the floor clear of debris and clean

  • Do any tables have napkins under legs

  • Were the floor staff wearing uniform (jeans/t shirts, apron) which is clean and pressed (no jumpers or cardigans)

  • Was the internal woodwork free of dust and grease

  • Were all the tables clean and set up

  • Were all tables and chairs clean and dust free

  • Were cleaning checklists in use

Toilets

  • Was the aroma acceptable

  • Did all the cubicles lock

  • Did all the toilets flush

  • Did all cubicles have toilet roll

  • Were the mirrors and sinks clean, inc around base of taps

  • Was the baby change unit clean and in working order

  • We're the assistance rails clean and securely fixed

  • Was there hand soap and hot water

  • Was the bin clean

  • Was the hand dryer in working order

  • Was the decor in acceptable order

Kitchen

  • Was the head chef in at the time of visiting (if no, who was the senior chef)

  • Were all chefs in the correct jackets, trousers and aprons

  • Was the ventilation clean and working correctly

  • Was the floor clean and in good repair

  • Was the ceiling clean and in good repair

  • Was the lighting adequate

  • Was the crockery stored neatly

  • Were the table legs and surfaces clean

  • Were the sinks clean with hot water

  • Was the thermometer (probe) in working order with probe wipes

  • Were all the fridges in working order

  • Were all fridges clean internally and internally, including seals and corners

  • Were all utensils clean and fit for purpose

  • Were all freezers in working order

  • Were all freezers clean internally and externally and not "iced up"

  • Was all shelving clean and well organised

  • Were all fryers clean inside and out including inside workings

  • Were all cooking ranges clean and in working order

  • Was the pizza oven in good working order

  • Were the microwaves clean and in good working order (check corners)

  • Were the walls clean

  • Was the serving hatch clean and free of clutter

  • Was all food covered and chilled as required

  • Was all food in fridges/freezes date labelled

  • Were all chefs in the correct footwear (not trainers and protective)

  • Were adequate hand washing facilities available (hot water, soap, blue roll and clean sink)

Dishwash

  • Was the dishwasher clean both internally and externally (check up inside canopy)

  • Was the COSHH poster displayed clearly

  • Were chemicals in use correctly, and stored correctly

  • Was the sink clean

  • Were the cloths in use acceptable

  • Was the shelving clean and well ordered

General Office/Storage/Admin

  • Did the staff notice board display up to date correct information including Public/Employee Liability Insurance certificate

  • Was the H&S poster on display

  • Had the management diary been completed over the past week

  • Was the manager smartly dressed

  • Had all checklists been completed for the previous two weeks

  • Was the hand washing poster on display

  • Had the authorisation to serve alcohol been completed by all FOH staff

  • Had the 6 monthly risk assessments been reviewed

  • Had the 6 month fire safety plan been completed

  • Were H&S, Fire Safety, Training/Personnel, Cooksafe manuals available and well ordered

  • Were kitchen All in one records available and up to date, along with kitchen cleaning schedules

  • Were personnel and training records up to date

  • Were all spec sheets available and well ordered

  • Was the back door closed

  • Were the wine stores clean and well ordered

  • Was the electrical store clean and well ordered

  • Was the chemical store clean and well ordered and the door locked

  • Was the safe locked and the key safe

  • How much was the float amount, including bar till and bum bags and safe monies

  • Was the external passageway clean and free of debris

  • Was the used oil stored neatly and the surrounding area clean

  • Stock Audit

Fire Safety

  • Have all fire extinguishers been checked within 12 months

  • Have all fire doors and alarms been checked

  • Was all emergency signage and lighting in good order

  • Were all test records up to date

Remote Storage

  • Was the walk in freezer clean and at appropriate temperature

  • Was the dry store clean and well ordered

  • Was remote lighting adequate

  • Were storage procedures adhered to, ie CO2 canister chained up, no food stored on floor

  • Were the shelves clean

  • Was the floor clean

  • Was the stock level acceptable

Dessert Area

  • Was the floor clean

  • Was the bin clean, inside and outside

  • Were the fridges clean, including seals

  • Was the ice cream freezer clean, inc seals

  • Were the shelves clean and well ordered

  • Were all items in the fridges date labelled

  • Was the crockery and cutlery neat, tidy and clean

  • Was the hand wash sink clean and well supplied with soap and blue roll

Upstairs Areas

  • Was the stairway clear and clean

  • Was the staff room clean and tidy

  • Were the staff toilets clean, all lights working, soap and drying facilities available

  • Did all toilets flush and cubicles lock, and was there toilet paper in each cubicle

  • Was the upstairs office area clean, well lit

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