DAILY RESTAURANT CHECKS
Free restaurant daily food-safety checklist
A printable opening, service and closing checklist for independent restaurants, food trucks and commissary kitchens.
Educational template only. Adapt it to your food-safety system and the current requirements of your regulator.
Business and shift details
Opening checks
Corrective action / initials: __________________________________
During service
Corrective action / initials: __________________________________
Closing checks
Corrective action / initials: __________________________________
End-of-day review
Outstanding action: __________________________________________________________
Assigned to: ____________________ Due by: ____________________
Manager sign-off: ____________________
Frequently asked questions
What should be on a restaurant daily food-safety checklist?
A useful checklist covers opening, food temperatures, employee hygiene, contamination prevention, cleaning and sanitizing, closing and corrective actions. Adapt it to your jurisdiction and operation.
Can I print this restaurant checklist?
Yes. Use the Print or save as PDF button to create a paper checklist or PDF from your browser.
Does this replace my health department forms?
No. Use the records and forms required by your state and local regulatory authority. This checklist is an educational daily prompt.
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