Restaurant Safety Checklist

Use the Restaurant Safety Checklist to ensure a secure dining environment by examining key aspects, from kitchen hygiene to emergency preparedness, etc.

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Restaurant Safety Checklist



Administrative

1. Is there a current IIPP in a location known and accessible to all employees?


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2. Have employees received the required IIPP training?


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3. Is there a safety bulletin board displaying Emergency phone numbers, evacuation routes, and safety meeting information?


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4. Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) on file and available to employees?


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5. Does the departmental Emergency Operations Plan include a floor plan/map of the department, including emergency evacuation routes and procedures?


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6. Are fire inspections and fire drills documented?


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7. Are all the poster requirements met and up to date?


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8. Is the health, safety, and emergency information posted?


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Floors, Aisles, Stairs And Landings

1. Do floors have even surfaces (no cracks or holes)?


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2. Are the floors and aisles clear of rubbish, materials, and equipment?


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3. Are walkways clear (cables, electrical cords)?


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4. Are treads on stairs in good condition (not worn/broken)?


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5. Are handrails in good repair?


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6. Are non-skid strips in good condition?


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7. Are landings clear of obstructions?


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8. Are waste bins routinely emptied?


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Emergency Procedures

1. Are emergency numbers displayed?


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2. Are fire extinguishers located in an easy-to-see location?


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3. Is fire equipment free from obstruction?


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4. Has the fire equipment undergone inspection and tagging in the past six months?


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5. Are overhead sprinklers/detectors clear of obstructions, stores, etc?


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6. Are emergency evacuation instructions displayed and easy to understand?


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7. Are emergency exit stairs adequately lit?


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8. Are fire doors closed but not locked?


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9. Are exit signs in place and illuminated?


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10. Are office areas cleaned & maintained regularly?


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11. Are exit doors marked and visible?


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12. Can exit doors open from inside (no padlocks)?


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13. Have exit corridors, both indoors and outdoors, been cleared of any obstructions?


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14. Are flashlights kept and batteries charged?


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First Aid

1. Are the first aid kits located in an easy-to-see location and unobstructed?


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2. Is the first aid kit equipped with only approved items?


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3. Are the first aid kits located in an easy-to-see location and unobstructed?


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Kitchen

1. Are sink drains clear and free-flowing?


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2. Are taps free from drips?


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3. Is equipment secured?


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4. Are aerosol containers stored away from cooking equipment?


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5. Are exhaust hoods and suction/ventilation ducts over equipment cleaned as necessary?


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6. Are blades on slicing equipment covered with the blade guard or protected?


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Equipment

1. Are the hot holding carts in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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2. Are the can openers in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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3. Are deep fryers in good working condition, clean, and not missing parts?


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4. Are the grills in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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5. Is the flat top in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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6. Are mixers in good working condition, clean, and not missing parts?


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7. Are ovens in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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8. Is the wok in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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9. Are induction cooktops in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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10. Is the pizza oven in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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11. Is the range top in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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12. Is the steamer in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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13. Are slicers in good working condition, clean, and not missing parts?


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14. Is the buffalo chopper in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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15. Are the steam kettles in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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16. Is the broiler in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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17. Are heat lamps in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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18. Are soup wells in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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19. Are fountain drink machines in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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20. Is the toaster in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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21. Is the microwave in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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22. Is the coffee machine in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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23. Is the ice machine in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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24. Is the tilt kettle in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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25. Are heated shelves in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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26. Is the rice cooker in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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27. Are milk dispensers in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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28. Are salad bars in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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29. Are soft serve machines in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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30. Are hot wells in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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31. Are cold wells in good working condition, clean, and not missing parts?


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32. Are reach-in refrigerators/freezers/cold prep tables in good working condition, clean, and not missing any parts?


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Walk-in Refrigerators/Freezers

1. Do refrigerators stay below 41 degrees and freezers below 0 degrees?


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2. Is the temperature log present and up to date?


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3. Are the floors clean and free of ice?


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4. Are the shelves clean?


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5. Is the ceiling clean?


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6. Is the food organized?


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7. Are the door gaskets clean?


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8. Is the food positioned 6 inches off the floor?


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9. Are products clearly labeled with their name and use-by date?


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10. Is the food appropriately covered, wrapped, or stored in bags?


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11. Is the FIFO (First In, First Out) method used?


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12. Are cooling units unobstructed and not blocked?


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Facility Cleanliness

1. Are the floors clean, including underneath tables and equipment?


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2. Are floor drains clean and floor sink baskets in place?


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3. Are air gaps maintained on all water sources?


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4. Are shelves clean and organized?


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5. Have empty boxes been removed from production areas?


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6. Are garbage cans properly lined and not overflowing?


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7. Are chemicals stored away from food preparation areas?


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8. Is the ceiling clean and free of holes, with no missing tiles?


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9. Are hand soap and paper towel dispensers well stocked?


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10. Are fans free of dust?


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Loading Dock/Dumpster

1. Is the dock clean?


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2. Are boxes broken down and crates neatly stacked?


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3. Is the grease bin accessible for grease disposal?


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4. Are propane tanks locked?


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Dish Room/ Dish Machine

1. Are the floors clear of any excess water?


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2. Do different employees handle clean and dirty dishes?


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3. Is the dish machine clean and operating correctly?


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4. Is the garbage disposal clean and operating correctly?


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5. Is the tray accumulator clean and operating correctly?


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6. Is the dish machine temperature log up to date?


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7. Do employees use safety goggles when changing dish chemicals?


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Electrical

1. Are sockets or switches in good condition (not broken)?


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2. Are all plugs, cords, electrical panels, and receptacles in good condition (no exposed conductors or broken insulation)?


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3. Are extension cords being used correctly? (They should not run through walls, doors, or ceilings; not represent a trip hazard running across aisle ways; not be used as a permanent source of electrical supply, have additional outlets installed; not be linked together and no “thin zip cords.”)


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4. Is there clear access (36” clearance) provided to electrical panels?


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5. Are cord or cable systems used to manage all cords or cables?


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6. Are extension cords at least 14 gauge (heavy-duty), with a length of 6 feet or shorter, and servicing only one appliance or fixture?


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7. Is faulty or broken equipment promptly removed from service?


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8. Are lamps well clear of drapes, papers, and other combustible materials?


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9. Are there no adapters/piggyback appliances used?


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10. Is all equipment well grounded?


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Lighting

1. Is there adequate lighting for the ongoing work?


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2. Are glare and reflection controlled to acceptable levels?


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3. Is the area’s lighting steady (no flickering lights)?


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Environment

1. Is furniture in good repair?


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2. Is there adequate lighting?


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3. Is there adequate ventilation?


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