Hotel Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

Use this Hotel Kitchen Cleaning Checklist to ensure a sanitary cooking environment by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and storage areas for food safety.

Hotel Kitchen Cleaning Checklist



During The Shift

1. Are hands washed frequently?


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2. Are surfaces cleaned before switching foods or dishes?


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3. Are food-prep areas cleaned and sanitized after preparing raw meat?


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4. Are messes wiped up promptly?


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5. Are spills on the floor cleaned and dried?


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6. Is the griddle scraped?


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7. Is the grill brushed?


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8. Have utensils and dishes been moved to the dishwashing area between tasks?


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9. Are ingredients safely packaged for storage?


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10. Are ingredients and prepared dishes marked with the date?


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11. Does the dishwasher run regularly?


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End Of Shift

1. Are counters and food-prep areas cleaned and sanitized?


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2. Are cutting boards cleaned and disinfected?


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3. Are appliances degreased and wiped down?


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4. Is the surface of the ice machine cleaned?


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5. Are sinks cleaned and sanitized?


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6. Is the grill, griddle, range, and fryer cleaned?


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7. Are drip trays emptied?


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8. Is the oil in the fryer filtered?


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9. Are handles and knobs cleaned and sanitized?


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10. Are all dishes, pots, and utensils sent to dishwashers?


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11. Are clean items put away?


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12. Are uniforms, aprons, and towels sent to the laundry?


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13. Are floor mats cleaned?


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14. Are beverage-dispenser heads cleaned?


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15. Is the garbage taken out?


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16. Are floors swept and mopped?


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Weekly Kitchen Cleaning

1. Is inventory checked and expired items disposed of?


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2. Are sinks, faucets, and coffee makers delimed?


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3. Are coolers and refrigerators cleaned?


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4. Are ovens cleaned?


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5. Is the fryer boiled out?


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6. Is the oil in the deep fryer switched out?


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7. Are vent hoods wiped down?


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8. Is the drain cleaner poured into the floor and sink drains?


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Monthly Kitchen Cleaning

1. Are vent hoods and fans cleaned?


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2. Is the area behind major appliances cleaned?


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3. Is the interior of the ice machine cleaned and sanitized?


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4. Are grease traps emptied and cleaned?


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5. Are the walls and ceiling washed?


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6. Are floors deep cleaned?


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7. Are the inside of refrigerators and freezers cleaned and sanitized?


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