Weekly Restaurant Cleaning Checklist

Use this Weekly Restaurant Cleaning Checklist to ensure thorough cleaning of kitchens, dining areas, and FOH, maintaining hygiene and safety compliance.

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Weekly Restaurant Cleaning Checklist

Dining Area

Kitchen

Bar Area (if Applicable)

Restrooms

Entrance & Reception

Outdoor Areas (if Applicable)

Staff Areas & Offices

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Weekly Restaurant Cleaning Checklist

Use this Weekly Restaurant Cleaning Checklist to ensure thorough cleaning of kitchens, dining areas, and FOH, maintaining hygiene and safety compliance.

1. Are all tables, chairs, booths, and banquettes dusted and wiped?

2. Are upholstery and fabric deep cleaned using steam or professional cleaning?

3. Are light fixtures, chandeliers, and wall art cleaned?

4. Are ceilings inspected and free of cobwebs or dust?

5. Are floors vacuumed or mopped, including under furniture and along baseboards?

6. Are menus, condiment holders, and high-touch surfaces sanitized?

7. Are windows, sills, and door handles washed?

8. Are carpets or area rugs inspected and deep-cleaned with hot water extraction?

9. Are curtains or other window decorations wiped or removed for washing?

10. Is the air conditioner filter taken down and cleaned?

1. Are stovetops, ovens, grills, and fryers degreased and built-up grease removed from crevices?

2. Are hood vents, filters, and exhaust ducts cleaned, and is professional duct cleaning scheduled if needed?

3. Are countertops, cutting boards, sinks, and small appliances thoroughly sanitized?

4. Are areas under and behind appliances and prep equipment deep cleaned?

5. Are shelves wiped down, expired items checked, and storage bins cleaned? Are behind storage racks and in less accessible corners cleaned?

6. Are fridge/freezer interiors, seals, and coils deep-cleaned, drip pans defrosted and sanitized, and areas behind and underneath units cleaned?

7. Are floors and walls scrubbed, including grout, seams, and hard-to-reach corners? Is grease buildup removed from walls and behind equipment?

8. Are trash bins and recycling areas disinfected and containment areas deep cleaned?

9. Are dishwashers descaled and water filters cleaned?

10. Are grease traps and disposal areas deep-cleaned?

1. Are bar tops, sinks, and glassware cleaned and sanitized?

2. Are shelves, refrigerators, and equipment dusted and wiped down?

3. Is buildup removed from behind refrigeration units, and are ice machines cleaned?

4. Are beverage dispensers and coffee machines descaled?

5. Are floors mopped and the bar area cleaned behind?

1. Are toilets, urinals, sinks, and countertops scrubbed and disinfected?

2. Is grout and caulking deep-cleaned, especially in corners and edges?

3. Are mirrors, light fixtures, and dispensers cleaned?

4. Are floors mopped, floor drains scrubbed, and limescale removed from fixtures?

5. Are trash cans emptied and sanitized?

6. Are supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper) checked and restocked?

1. Is the door glass and handles cleaned and polished?

2. Are floors vacuumed or mopped, including entrance mats and corners?

3. Are the reception desk, seating areas, and decorative elements wiped down?

4. Are air vents dusted, and are picture frames cleaned behind? Are metal fixtures polished?

1. Are patios, decks, or outdoor seating swept and power-washed?

2. Are outdoor furniture and umbrellas cleaned, and are cushions deep-cleaned, if it is fabric?

3. Are light fixtures dusted, awnings cleaned, and railings wiped down?

4. Is graffiti removed and outdoor signage scrubbed?

5. Are landscaped areas cleared of debris, and are pest entry points checked?

1. Are workstations, break rooms, and lockers dusted and wiped?

2. Are floors vacuumed, and are windows cleaned thoroughly?

3. Is communal equipment (phones, printers, etc.) sanitized?

4. Are areas behind office equipment deep-cleaned, and are walls and ceilings wiped down?

5. Are storage cabinets organized and cleaned, and is a periodic purge of old items scheduled?