Food Receiving Inspection Checklist
Comprehensive food receiving inspection to verify incoming products meet food safety standards including temperature, quality, and documentation requirements.
- Industry: Food Service
- Frequency: Every delivery
- Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes
- Role: Receiving Staff/Kitchen Manager
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: FDA Food Code, State/Local Health Codes, HACCP Prerequisite Programs
Delivery Vehicle Inspection
Vehicle condition
- Delivery vehicle clean?
- No evidence of pests?
- Vehicle temperature appropriate (refrigerated)?
Temperature Verification
Product temperatures
- Refrigerated items 41°F (5°C) or below?
- Frozen items 0°F (-18°C) or below?
- Temperatures documented?
Product Condition
Quality and packaging
- Packaging intact, no damage?
- No signs of contamination?
- Use-by/expiration dates acceptable?
- Product quality acceptable (color, odor)?
Documentation
Supplier documents
- Invoice matches order and delivery?
- Country of origin labeled (seafood)?
- Specification sheets available?
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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