Information

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Delivery

  • Chilled food delivered @ +5 deg C or colder

  • Frozen food delivered @ -18 deg C or colder

  • Food delivery temperatures recorded

  • Condition of delivery vehicles & driver checked & recorded

  • Deliveries not left unattended, uncovered, etc

  • Date label & food quality checked

  • Abused or damaged goods rejected

  • Unwrapping/ decanting carried out in separate areas

Refrigerated / Freezer Storage

  • High risk chilled food stored @ or below +5 deg C

  • Frozen food storage @ -18 deg C or colder

  • Food not stored in open containers

  • Cardboard/wooden containers not used in refrigerators

  • Glassware not used to store food in refrigerators

  • In multi-use refrigerators are raw & cooked products separated to avoid the risk of cross contamination

  • Are egg's stored under refrigerated conditions & date marked

  • Refrigerators not stocked/overloaded

  • Strict stock rotation FIFO being observed

  • Food containers sanitised before use

  • All "open foods" kept wrapped, inc cheese, etc

Dry Storage

  • Store room is clean & tidy condition

  • Food stored on suitable racking off the floor (6")

  • Environmental factors satisfactory (temperature, etc)

Ambient Dry Storage

  • Storage temperature is appropriate

  • Is storage area well lit

  • No open dried goods

  • Food not stored near chemicals

  • Strict stock rotation FIFO being observed

  • No out of date dried goods identified

FOOD PREPARTION

  • Staff is wearing gloves while preparing ready to eat food

  • Plates are clean and organized

  • Staff are using clean equipment and tools

Sanitisation

  • Adequate supplies of sanitiser available & used

  • Correct application of sanitiser & staff appropriately trained

  • Chopping boards, knives, slicers, etc, sanitised / washed after use

  • Detergent sanitiser used in dishwasher or correct manual washing methods used

Initial Food Preparation

  • Raw food not prepared near cooked food & utensils/surfaces sanitised between each use

  • Disposable towels used to wipe down food surfaces

  • Frozen food defrosted under refrigerated conditions

Temperature Monitoring Procedures

  • Probe wipes available

  • Temperature test medium available in all refrigerators & used

  • Probe used to check fridge & freezer temperatures

  • Probe calibrated monthly & checks recorded

  • Annual formal calibration & certification available

Temperature Records

  • Food deliveries (chilled & frozen)

  • All refrigerators

  • All freezers

  • Records kept for at least 3 months

Personal Hygiene Standards

  • All food handlers issued and trained in good hygiene guidance

  • Finger nails are short, unpolished & clean

  • Good personal hygiene practices being followed (seen @ time of inspection)

Bad Habits

  • Staff not eating or drinking in food rooms

  • Staff not coughing / sneezing over food, etc

  • Staff not fondling hair, picking nose, scratching, etc

Clothing

  • Clean protective over-clothing (Chef Jacket) worn

  • Over-clothing (Chef Jacket) not worn outside work

  • Personal clothing stored appropriately

Hair

  • Suitable head covering provided & worn for all working within the food preparation area & food rooms

  • Long hair properly tied back, including waiting staff

Hand Washing

  • Did staff wash their hands between tasks (handling raw meat, seafood,, mops, garbage, etc).

  • Do staff wash their hands properly (hands are washed or gloves are changed at critical points)

  • "Wash your hands now" notices displayed in Designated areas

  • Bacterial soap provided at all wash hand basins

  • Disposable paper towels provided & used to dry hands

  • Only approved jewellery worn (For BOH team only Wedding ring)

Wounds

  • Open sores, cuts, or splints & bandages on hands are completely covered while handling food.

  • No open wounds, sores, etc noted.

Pest Control

  • Pest control contract in operation

  • Pest control reports are in Muncipality files

  • No active infestation noted

Food Safety Policy Training

  • Managers and all food handling staff fully trained & details recorded on training forms, etc

  • Photocopies of certificates, etc available & held on file

Cleaning schedule, etc

  • Hood Cleaning contract is in place

  • Hood Cleaning schedule is in place

  • Hood Cleaning record (reports) is available

  • Cleaning schedule on display & implemented

  • Photographic evidence available following extract duct deep cleaning

  • Schedule monitored daily & checks recorded

  • Deep clean schedule in place & included within cleaning schedule

  • Deep cleaning records retained

Cleaning Standards

  • Utensils storeage appropriate

  • Cleaning equipment colour coded

  • Floors & Walls

  • Ceilings

  • Cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, etc

  • Internal surfaces of refrigerators & freezers

  • Refrigerator & freezer doors seals

  • Food preparation equipment, e.g. Food slicers, mixers, etc

  • Food preparation surfaces, including chopping boards

  • Cooking utensils

  • Crockery

  • Drink dispensers, ice machines

  • Wash hand basins & sink units

  • Overall effectivity

Refrigeration & Maintenance Records

  • Refrigeration Filters Cleaning schedule in Place

  • Refrigerator Filter Cleaning Record

  • Out of date or unfit food appropriately disposed

  • Glass breakage procedure in place & operated

Additional Observations

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