Restaurant Daily Opening Procedures Checklist
Comprehensive restaurant daily opening procedures checklist.
- Industry: Food & Hospitality
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Opening Manager
- Total Items: 23
- Compliance: FDA Food Code, Company Standards
Safety
Safety checks
- Alarm disarmed?
- Security walkthrough complete?
Kitchen
Kitchen prep
- Equipment turned on and functional?
- Food temperatures checked?
Front of House
Dining area
- Tables set?
- Restrooms clean and stocked?
Temperature Control & Monitoring
Food temperature safety
- Cold holding at 41°F/5°C or below?
- Hot holding at 135°F/57°C or above?
- Thermometer calibrated?
- Temperature log current?
Allergen Management
Allergen safety
- Allergen information available?
- Staff trained on allergens?
- Cross-contact prevention in place?
Waste & Pest Prevention
Waste and pest control
- Waste bins covered?
- Grease trap maintained?
- No pest activity evidence?
Staff Hygiene
Personnel hygiene
- Hand wash stations stocked?
- Proper glove usage?
- Hair restraints worn?
- No staff illness symptoms?
Equipment & Sanitation
Equipment maintenance
- Sanitizer at correct concentration?
- Food contact surfaces clean?
- Dishwasher at required temp?
Related Food & Hospitality Checklists
- Daily Kitchen Food Safety Inspection
- Hotel Guest Room Inspection Checklist
- HACCP Plan Audit Checklist
- Food Receiving Inspection Checklist
- Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Inspection Checklist
- Kitchen Deep Clean Checklist