🏗️ A. Structure & Utilities
- Ceiling, walls, and flooring are clean, finished, and damage-free
- Proper lighting throughout (including emergency lights)
- HVAC system functioning properly
- Exhaust systems and hoods cleaned and operational
- Electrical outlets and switches working safely
- Water supply lines are leak-free
- Drainage and plumbing systems tested and functional
- Gas lines and shutoff valves inspected and labeled
- Restrooms: Fixtures working, stocked, and clean
- Pest control traps/monitoring systems installed
🍽️ B. Kitchen & Food Prep Area
- All kitchen equipment installed and tested (ovens, fryers, grills, etc.)
- Food storage zones (dry, cold, freezer) organized and clean
- Walk-in fridge/freezer temperatures within safe range
- Cutting boards and prep counters sanitized
- Cleaning chemicals stored away from food areas
- Food thermometer calibrated and accessible
- Cooking hoods and filters cleaned
- Fire suppression system tested
- First aid kit available and stocked
- Garbage bins labeled and positioned correctly
🪑 C. Dining Area & Guest Comfort
- Chairs and tables stable and clean
- Table settings ready (cutlery, napkins, condiments)
- Menu boards, digital screens, or printed menus ready
- Sound system checked for functionality
- Ambiance settings (music, scent, lighting) tested
- Clean and dust-free windows, blinds, or curtains
- Floors vacuumed/mopped, no tripping hazards
- Decorations/décor clean and aligned with theme
- POS terminals set up and tested
- Entry door, signage, and welcome area clean
💼 D. Staff & Operational Readiness
- Uniforms ready and distributed
- Staff trained on basic operations and emergency exits
- Opening & closing checklists printed and distributed
- SOPs for cleaning, food handling, and hygiene available
- Daily logs for cleaning, fridge temps, and maintenance
- Reservation system configured (if applicable)
- Restroom cleaning schedule in place
- Emergency numbers posted visibly
- Staff break area clean and stocked
- Incident report forms and SOPs available
🔐 E. Security & Legal Compliance
- Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible
- Exit signs lit and emergency exit doors functional
- Surveillance cameras (if installed) tested
- Licenses displayed (food, fire, business permit)
- Alcohol license (if applicable) visible and valid
- Health inspection certificate available
- Insurance documents printed and filed
- Safety signage posted (wet floor, allergy warning, etc.)
- Digital systems (CCTV, POS, Wi-Fi) password protected
- Cash drawer counted and lockable
✅ Final Tip:
Walk the guest journey yourself. Enter as a guest would and experience your restaurant — from parking and entrance to ordering and seating — to catch anything you missed.
