Inspection checklist templates

Food safety Daily HACCP Checklist for Kitchens Daily HACCP check in the kitchen: CCP logs, thermometer calibration, corrective actions, sanitizer strength, cross-contamination control, staff fitness. 24 items · ~25 min Service Delivery Order Packing Checklist How to check delivery and takeout orders: packing station, order accuracy, hot vs. cold, leak-proofing, tamper seals, wait time and courier handoff. 26 items · ~15 min Cleaning and sanitation Dish Room Checklist: Dishes, Smallwares and Dish Machines Restaurant dish room check: dish machine temperatures and chemicals, racking, manual warewashing, clean dish storage, chemical safety and PPE. 28 items · ~20 min Food safety Food Handler Personal Hygiene Checklist Before Shift Pre-shift fit-for-work check for kitchen staff: symptom questions, hands and cuts, uniform and hair restraints, jewelry, handwashing, gloves and habits. 22 items · ~10 min Food safety Food Labeling and Date Marking Checklist Kitchen food labeling check: prep labels with use-by times, opened packs, thawing, FIFO, dry storage, the service line and discarding expired items. 22 items · ~20 min Food safety Food Receiving Checklist for Restaurants What to check when receiving food deliveries: delivery vehicle, paperwork, labels, chilled and frozen temperatures, quality checks and rejecting goods. 25 items · ~15 min Food safety Food Temperature Control Checklist: Cooking, Cooling, Holding HACCP temperature control: core temps for poultry and ground meat, two-stage cooling, reheating, hot and cold holding, and the temperature log. 22 items · ~20 min Food safety HACCP records review How a manager reviews HACCP logs: completeness and timeliness of records, signs of backfilling, deviations and corrective actions. 25 items · ~25 min Location audit Health inspection readiness checklist Self-inspection for a cafe or restaurant before a health inspection: documents, staff clearances, logs, premises, storage, labeling, pest control. 30 items · ~60 min Food safety Kitchen Allergen Control Checklist Restaurant allergen control: allergen matrix for every dish, storage, cross-contact during prep, flagging orders, service and staff training. 21 items · ~30 min Food safety Line cook shift checklist What a cook checks every shift: fitness for work and hygiene, station and tools, fridge temperatures, prep and labeling, cooking, closing the station. 29 items · ~15 min Location audit QSR Store Audit Checklist (Fast Food) Fast food audit checklist: speed and accuracy, counter and kiosks, holding times and build standards, fryers, beverages, dining room, delivery and shift. 37 items · ~90 min Opening and closing Restaurant Closing Checklist How to close a restaurant: dining room and bar, kitchen equipment shutdown, leftover prep, cash-out and deposit, trash, doors and alarm. 28 items · ~30 min Cleaning and sanitation Restaurant Kitchen Deep Cleaning Checklist Restaurant kitchen deep clean sign-off: prep and safety, hood and filters, cooking and cold equipment, walls, ceilings, floor drains and grease trap. 25 items · ~45 min Location audit Restaurant Kitchen Inspection Checklist Inspect the kitchen during service: station setup, workflow and color-coded tools, the pass, dish quality, equipment and clean-as-you-go practices. 35 items · ~60 min Mystery shopping Restaurant Mystery Shopper Questionnaire Restaurant mystery diner form: phone call and booking, greeting, order and upselling, wait times, food quality, restroom, payment and overall impression. 37 items · ~90 min Opening and closing Restaurant Opening Checklist for Shift Managers What a shift manager checks before the first guest: entrance, dining room, bar, kitchen start-up, pre-shift briefing, POS and delivery. Template with criteria. 29 items · ~25 min Location audit Restaurant Operations Audit (Area Manager Visit) Area manager restaurant visit checklist: dining room service, kitchen and ticket times, inventory and food cost, staffing, cash, safety and an action plan. 41 items · ~120 min Food safety Restaurant Pest Control Checklist Weekly check of how well a restaurant keeps out rodents and insects: contract and trap map, signs of activity, gaps and doors, storeroom and waste areas. 24 items · ~30 min Cleaning and sanitation Restaurant Restroom Checklist (Hourly Check) Hourly guest restroom check for restaurants: toilet paper, soap and towels, clean toilets and sinks, flush and locks, odor, and a signed check log. 21 items · ~5 min Service Restaurant Service Standards Checklist Observe a server through every step of service: greeting and seating, order taking, food delivery, table checks, payment and complaint handling. With criteria. 31 items · ~45 min Location audit Restaurant manager shift checklist A floor or shift manager's shift: handover and briefing, floor and kitchen control during service, guests and complaints, cash, closing. 27 items · ~20 min Service Waiter shift checklist Waiter shift checklist: grooming, knowing the 86 list and allergens, table and station setup, service standards, closing the shift. 27 items · ~10 min Food safety Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Inspection Checklist Kitchen refrigeration check: cooler and freezer temperatures, raw vs. ready-to-eat storage, loading, door gaskets, ice buildup, condenser and temp log. 22 items · ~20 min

Location audit Bar Audit Checklist Bar audit for managers: liquor spot counts, pour accuracy, waste and voids, ice hygiene, safety and service at the bar. 38 items · ~75 min Opening and closing Bar Opening Checklist Get the bar ready for service: ice, draft beer and CO2, prep and garnish, speed rail, glassware, glasswasher and register. A checklist for bartenders. 26 items · ~30 min Opening and closing Coffee Shop Closing Checklist Close your coffee shop with no surprises next morning: espresso machine and grinder, milk, pastry case, bar cleaning, cash and security. For closing baristas. 27 items · ~35 min Opening and closing Coffee Shop Opening Checklist What a barista checks before opening: espresso machine warm-up, grinder dial-in, milk, pastry case, register and seating area. Template with clear criteria. 30 items · ~20 min Cleaning and sanitation Espresso Machine and Grinder Cleaning Checklist Daily and weekly cleaning for a commercial espresso machine and grinder: backflushing, group heads, steam wands, burrs, hopper and water filter. 28 items · ~40 min Service Espresso and Coffee Drink Quality Checklist How to check espresso and milk drinks in a coffee shop: dose, yield, time, crema, milk temperature, recipes and presentation. Checklist for head baristas. 30 items · ~30 min Health and safety Outdoor Patio Checklist for Cafes Daily outdoor patio check: stable furniture and umbrellas, gas patio heaters, outdoor electrics, cleanliness, wasps, service and closing for the night. 30 items · ~20 min Merchandising and pricing Pastry and Dessert Display Case Checklist Coffee shop display case check: refrigerated case temperature, layout per photo standard, freshness and rotation, price tags, tongs and clean glass. 25 items · ~10 min

Cleaning and sanitation Daily Hotel Room Cleaning Checklist Daily stayover room cleaning procedure for room attendants: entry, guest belongings, bed, bathroom, restocking, trash and exit. With pass criteria. 29 items · ~25 min Food safety Hotel Breakfast Buffet Checklist Hotel breakfast buffet check: line setup, hot and cold holding temperatures, allergen labels, replenishment, dining room service and greeting guests. 26 items · ~25 min Service Hotel Front Desk Standards Checklist Audit hotel front desk standards: desk setup, greeting, check-in, key cards, phone handling, check-out, cash and shift handover. For front office managers. 32 items · ~40 min Cleaning and sanitation Hotel Linen Room and Laundry Checklist Audit a hotel linen room and laundry: par stock, counts with the laundry contractor, sorting, washing and drying, clean linen quality, chemicals and safety. 28 items · ~30 min Cleaning and sanitation Hotel Lobby and Public Areas Inspection Checklist Walkthrough of the hotel entrance, lobby, elevators, guest floor corridors and public restrooms: cleanliness, lighting, odor, signage and clear escape routes. 27 items · ~30 min Mystery shopping Hotel Mystery Guest Questionnaire Hotel mystery guest form: booking, arrival, room, service request, restaurant, check-out. Items with pass criteria and test scenarios for the evaluator. 37 items · ~90 min Cleaning and sanitation Hotel Room Inspection Checklist What a housekeeping supervisor checks after cleaning and before check-in: bed, bathroom, hidden areas, amenities, odor and PMS status. Template with criteria. 36 items · ~15 min Health and safety Hotel Room Maintenance Inspection Checklist Scheduled engineering inspection of a hotel room: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, door lock, fire safety, windows, furniture and equipment. With pass criteria. 35 items · ~35 min

Health and safety Fitness Club Pool Safety Checklist Daily fitness club pool check: chlorine, pH and temperature readings, water clarity, drain covers, rescue equipment and pool chemical storage. 28 items · ~30 min Service Group Fitness Class Evaluation Checklist How to evaluate a group fitness class and instructor: setup, injury check, cueing and form correction, music and voice, cool-down, attendance. 28 items · ~70 min Health and safety Gym Equipment Safety Inspection Checklist Gym equipment and floor inspection: cables and pulleys, treadmill safety keys, rack safety arms, suspended rig anchors, flooring and the maintenance log. 34 items · ~60 min Service Gym Front Desk and Sales Checklist Fitness club front desk and sales audit: greeting members, calls and leads, guest visits, membership terms, contracts and payments, CRM hygiene. 29 items · ~50 min Cleaning and sanitation Gym Locker Room and Shower Cleaning Checklist Gym locker room walkthrough: lockers, shower drains and mold in grout, restrooms, sauna, hair dryers and outlets in wet areas, cleaning schedule. 26 items · ~15 min Opening and closing Gym Opening Checklist What front desk staff check before a gym or fitness club opens: access control and CRM, gym floor, studios, locker rooms, emergency exits and first aid kit. 28 items · ~25 min

Cleaning and sanitation Clinic Cleaning and Hygiene Round Checklist Hygiene round for a private clinic: lobby and corridors, restrooms, consulting rooms, cleaning equipment, disinfectants, linen and staff areas. 29 items · ~40 min Service Clinic Front Desk Standards Checklist Audit a private clinic's front desk: workstation, calls and booking, greeting patients, confidentiality, payments and refunds. Template with clear criteria. 28 items · ~40 min Opening and closing Daily Treatment Room Checklist Daily treatment room check: cleanliness, hand hygiene, sterile supplies, expiry dates, the medication fridge, waste and the emergency kit. 27 items · ~20 min Health and safety Medical Waste Management Checklist Audit medical waste handling in your clinic: waste plan and disposal contract, segregation by category, sharps containers, storage and staff safety. 27 items · ~35 min Health and safety Medication Storage and Cold Chain Checklist Audit medication storage in your clinic: rooms and cabinets, 2–8 °C fridges, temperature logs, expiry dates, opened vials and controlled drugs. 30 items · ~40 min Mystery shopping Mystery Patient Questionnaire for Clinics Mystery patient form: phone booking, waiting times, front desk, doctor communication, price transparency and payment. Rates clinic service, not treatment. 28 items · ~60 min

Location audit Cash Register Audit Checklist Audit cash handling in your store: cashier station, surprise till count and cash limit, customer transactions, voids and refunds, shift paperwork. 28 items · ~30 min Service Fitting Room Checklist for Clothing Stores Hourly fitting room check for clothing stores: clean cubicles, go-back merchandise, item count control and loss prevention, associate service. 22 items · ~10 min Food safety Grocery Date Check and Stock Rotation Checklist (FIFO/FEFO) Grocery store date checks: perishables, bread and produce, dry and canned goods, FEFO rotation on shelf and in the back room, markdowns and write-offs. 27 items · ~40 min Merchandising and pricing Planogram Compliance Checklist How to audit shelves against the planogram: assortment and facings, product sequence, display quality, endcaps and checkout zone, and a compliance score. 23 items · ~30 min Merchandising and pricing Price Tag Audit Checklist How to audit store price tags: price changes and promotions, shelf vs. register price, required details, placement, hang tags and electronic shelf labels. 22 items · ~30 min Mystery shopping Retail Mystery Shopper Questionnaire Retail mystery shopper questionnaire: entrance and floor, contact with staff, availability and pricing, checkout and a return scenario, with scoring criteria. 31 items · ~30 min Food safety Retail Receiving Checklist for Store Deliveries How to receive a store delivery: seal and truck, paperwork and prices, counting, shelf life and temperature, recording discrepancies and putting stock away. 25 items · ~20 min Opening and closing Retail Store Closing Checklist Store closing procedure: clear the sales floor, close registers and secure cash, clean the floor and stockroom, keep fridges powered, arm the alarm. 27 items · ~25 min Opening and closing Retail Store Opening Checklist What to check before a store opens: alarm and exits, refrigeration, registers, sales floor and displays, the shift team. Template with pass criteria. 28 items · ~20 min Location audit Store Audit Checklist for District Managers Store audit for district manager visits: exterior, merchandising, expiry dates, checkout and service, stockroom, safety, team and follow-up on past actions. 38 items · ~90 min

Cleaning and sanitation Daily cleaning checklist Daily cleaning for a cafe, store or office: schedule and supplies, entrance, main area, restrooms, kitchen and back rooms, sign-off. With criteria. 26 items · ~15 min Service Employee Uniform and Grooming Checklist Check staff appearance in restaurants, stores, gyms and hotels: uniform, name tag, hair, hands and nails, jewelry, footwear and phone use in guest areas. 24 items · ~10 min Health and safety Fire Safety Inspection Checklist for Businesses Fire safety check for a restaurant, store, gym or hotel: emergency exits, fire extinguishers, alarm system, electrical, storage and staff training. 34 items · ~40 min Location audit New Location Opening Readiness Checklist Pre-opening sign-off for a new location: permits, premises and building systems, safety, POS and IT, staffing, stock, signage and a soft opening. 41 items · ~120 min Health and safety Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist Health and safety walk for any chain site: slippery floors, racking and ladders, machine guards, cleaning chemicals and PPE, first aid, injury log, training. 29 items · ~40 min