Food Service Closing Safety Checklist
Comprehensive food service closing checklist ensuring proper food storage, equipment shutdown, and final sanitation at end of service.
- Industry: Food Service
- Frequency: Daily/End of shift
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Closing Manager/Staff
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: FDA Food Code, State/Local Health Codes, Company Policy
Food Storage
End of day storage
- Hot foods cooled properly before storage?
- All foods covered and dated?
- Refrigerators at proper temperature?
- Expired items discarded?
Equipment
Equipment shutdown
- Grills and cooking equipment turned off?
- Fryers turned off and covered?
- Refrigeration equipment left on?
Final Sanitation
Closing cleaning
- All food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized?
- Floors swept and mopped?
- Garbage removed?
- Restrooms cleaned and stocked?
Security
Building security
- All doors locked?
- Unnecessary lights turned off?
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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