Plumbing & Grease Line Checklist

This checklist standardizes plumbing & grease line checklist to improve consistency, accountability, and inspection readiness. Use it to document daily controls, verify critical limits, and capture corrective actions for audits.

  • Industry: Restaurants
  • Frequency: Per Shift
  • Estimated Time: 15-25 minutes
  • Role: Franchise Compliance Manager
  • Total Items: 45
  • Compliance: EPA FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) guidance / local wastewater ordinance

Opening/Setup & Readiness

Verify access, staffing, equipment readiness, and opening tasks before service.

  • SOP followed with no skipped steps?
  • Any issues found that require manager escalation?
  • Corrective action taken and documented?
  • Time spent on this section
  • Notes

Food Safety & HACCP Controls

Confirm time/temperature controls, cross-contamination prevention, and allergen safeguards.

  • SOP followed with no skipped steps?
  • Any issues found that require manager escalation?
  • Corrective action taken and documented?
  • Critical temperature recorded
  • Photo evidence

Sanitation & Cleaning

Verify cleaning schedule, sanitizer concentration, and pest-prevention cleanliness.

  • SOP followed with no skipped steps?
  • Any issues found that require manager escalation?
  • Corrective action taken and documented?
  • Time spent on this section
  • Photo evidence

Service & Guest Experience

Confirm speed, accuracy, hospitality standards, and queue management.

  • SOP followed with no skipped steps?
  • Any issues found that require manager escalation?
  • Corrective action taken and documented?
  • Time spent on this section
  • Notes

Cash, POS & Order Accuracy

Verify POS readiness, cash controls, discounts, voids, and order accuracy.

  • SOP followed with no skipped steps?
  • Any issues found that require manager escalation?
  • Corrective action taken and documented?
  • Cash drawer variance
  • Notes

Inventory, Receiving & Storage

Verify receiving temps, FIFO, labeling, storage separation, and par levels.

  • SOP followed with no skipped steps?
  • Any issues found that require manager escalation?
  • Corrective action taken and documented?
  • Critical temperature recorded
  • Photo evidence

Safety, Fire & Compliance

Verify egress, extinguishers, hood/ansul readiness, and staff safety practices.

  • SOP followed with no skipped steps?
  • Any issues found that require manager escalation?
  • Corrective action taken and documented?
  • Time spent on this section
  • Photo evidence

Maintenance & Work Orders

Capture equipment issues, downtime risks, and service tickets.

  • SOP followed with no skipped steps?
  • Any issues found that require manager escalation?
  • Corrective action taken and documented?
  • Time spent on this section
  • Notes

QA, Corrective Actions & Sign-Off

Confirm quality, document issues, and capture manager sign-off for accountability.

  • QA walkthrough completed?
  • Any critical issues still open?
  • Overall shift risk level
  • Manager Signature
  • Team Lead Signature

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Why Use This Plumbing & Grease Line Checklist?

This plumbing & grease line checklist helps restaurants teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for franchise compliance manager professionals, this checklist covers 45 critical inspection points across 9 sections. Recommended frequency: per shift.

Ensures compliance with EPA FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) guidance / local wastewater ordinance. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Plumbing & Grease Line Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 45 inspection items across 9 sections: Opening/Setup & Readiness, Food Safety & HACCP Controls, Sanitation & Cleaning, Service & Guest Experience, Cash, POS & Order Accuracy, Inventory, Receiving & Storage, Safety, Fire & Compliance, Maintenance & Work Orders, QA, Corrective Actions & Sign-Off. It is designed for restaurants operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed per shift. Each completion takes approximately 15-25 minutes.

Who should use this Plumbing & Grease Line Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Franchise Compliance Manager professionals in the restaurants industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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