Restaurant Closing Checklist Template

Use the Restaurant Closing Checklist Template to systematically shut down operations nightly, ensuring tasks like cleaning, inventory, etc. are completed.

Restaurant Closing Checklist Template



Closing Checks

1. Has the sign on the door been flipped from to ‘Open’ to ‘Closed’?


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2. Has the front door been wiped remove fingerprints and sanitised?


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3. Have menus been wiped down and sanitized?


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4. Have tables, counters, booths, high chairs, booster seats, and any other open surfaces been wiped down and sanitized?


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5. Have all condiments, salt, pepper, and sugar been refilled?


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6. Have all paper napkins been restocked?


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7. Have chairs been sanitized?


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8. Have chairs been placed on tabletops?


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9. Have all water pitchers been emptied and cleaned?


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10. Have all soda dispensers been cleaned and sanitized?


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11. Have all freshly-cleaned glassware and silverware been dried appropriately?


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12. Have all glassware and silverware been put away?


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13. Have all table linens and napkins been folded?


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14. Has all the trash been taken out?


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15. Have the bins been sprayed down and cleaned before replacing with new bags?


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16. Have the bathroom counters and sinks been wiped down and sanitized?


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17. Has the coffeemaker been turned off; cleaned and sanitized?


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18. Has the coffee station been tidied and restocked as needed?


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19. End of day report printed or recorded?


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20. Has the cash register been closed?


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21. Have the floors been swept and vacuumed or mopped?


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22. Inventory in refrigerators recorded?


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23. Has it been ensured that no food is left out?


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24. Have refrigerators and dessert cases been cleaned and sanitized?


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25. Are all refrigerators and dessert cases set to 40°F?


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26. Have kitchen sinks been wiped down; soap and paper towels restocked?


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27. Is there anything that the next day’s staff should know before / during their service?


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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