School Nutrition Program Food Safety Checklist [FREE PDF]
School nutrition directors and food service managers use this checklist for school meal program food safety per USDA National School Lunch Program requirements and FDA Food Code safe food handling standards.
- Industry: Education / Food Service
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: School Nutrition Director
- Total Items: 8
- Compliance: USDA NSLP 7 CFR 210, FDA Food Code 2022
Meal Preparation & Allergen Control
Verify safe meal preparation and allergen management.
- Are all proteins cooked to required minimum internal temperatures?
- Are the Big 9 allergens identified and managed during meal preparation?
- Are allergen labels displayed at the serving line for each menu item?
- Meal preparation notes
Receiving & Storage Compliance
Inspect food receiving and USDA commodity storage.
- Are delivery temperatures checked and logged for all refrigerated and frozen items?
- Are USDA commodities stored separately and tracked per program requirements?
- Is inventory managed to prevent expiration of commodity and purchased foods?
- Receiving and storage notes
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Why Use This School Nutrition Program Food Safety Checklist [FREE PDF]?
This school nutrition program food safety checklist [free pdf] helps education / food service teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for school nutrition director professionals, this checklist covers 8 critical inspection points across 2 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.
Ensures compliance with USDA NSLP 7 CFR 210, FDA Food Code 2022. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the School Nutrition Program Food Safety Checklist [FREE PDF] cover?
This checklist covers 8 inspection items across 2 sections: Meal Preparation & Allergen Control, Receiving & Storage Compliance. It is designed for education / food service operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
Who should use this School Nutrition Program Food Safety Checklist [FREE PDF]?
This checklist is designed for School Nutrition Director professionals in the education / food service 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.