Food Delivery App Safety Checklist
Comprehensive food delivery safety checklist for third-party delivery services covering packaging, temperature, and time controls.
- Industry: Food Service/Delivery
- Frequency: Per delivery
- Estimated Time: 5-10 minutes
- Role: Delivery Driver/Restaurant Staff
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: FDA Food Code, State/Local Health Codes
Order Preparation
Restaurant side
- Order complete and accurate?
- Hot and cold items packaged separately?
- Tamper-evident seals applied?
- Requested utensils/condiments included?
Driver Pickup
At restaurant
- Order contents verified?
- Insulated delivery bag clean?
- Food stored properly in bag?
Transport
During delivery
- Direct route taken?
- Temperature maintenance (bag closed)?
- No unnecessary stops?
At Delivery
Customer handoff
- Delivered within time limit?
- Proper handling at handoff?
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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