Vending Machine Food Safety Checklist
Comprehensive vending machine food safety checklist for TCS food vending machines covering temperature, dating, and sanitation requirements.
- Industry: Vending
- Frequency: Per service visit
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: Vending Operator
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: FDA Food Code, State Vending Regulations, NSF Standards
Temperature Control
TCS food temperature
- Machine interior temp at 41°F or below?
- Product temperatures verified?
- Temperature display/thermometer working?
Product Condition
Food quality
- All products within sell-by dates?
- Expired products removed?
- All packaging intact?
- New stock placed behind existing?
Machine Condition
Equipment cleanliness
- Machine exterior clean?
- Interior surfaces clean?
- Dispensing area clean?
Functionality
Machine operation
- Payment system working?
- Products dispensing properly?
Pre-Inspection Information
Initial inspection details and documentation
- Inspector Name
- Inspection Date
- Location / Kitchen Area
- Inspection Type (Routine/Follow-up/Complaint)
- Previous inspection date and findings reviewed?
Temperature Control & Monitoring
Verify all temperature-sensitive equipment and food items
- Refrigerator temperature at or below 41°F (5°C)?
- Freezer temperature at or below 0°F (-18°C)?
- Hot holding foods at or above 135°F (57°C)?
- Thermometers calibrated and functional?
- Temperature logs current and properly maintained?
Food Handling & Cross-Contamination Prevention
Proper food handling practices and contamination prevention
- Proper handwashing observed (20 seconds, soap)?
- Gloves used properly for ready-to-eat foods?
- Raw and cooked foods properly separated?
- Color-coded cutting boards used correctly?
- Allergen cross-contact controls in place?
Food Storage & Labeling
Proper storage, rotation, and labeling of food items
- FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation followed?
- All items properly date-labeled?
- Food stored 6 inches off floor?
- No expired products in storage?
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