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Restaurant inspection checklist

Restaurant inspection checklist

Conduct a thorough restaurant inspection process with this customizable checklist, which supports you in keeping your dining areas, kitchens, and staff procedures in check.

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Restaurant inspection checklist

Conduct a thorough restaurant inspection process with this customizable checklist, which supports you in keeping your dining areas, kitchens, and staff procedures in check.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
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Learn more
or Download template as PDF

Prepare for health department visits with confidence by implementing this restaurant inspection checklist. It tackles critical inspection areas, from food safety practices to facility maintenance.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, restaurants are less likely to have major violations when they have kitchen managers with a food safety certification. This template is built to help you conduct regular self-inspections and spot possible issues. Use it to train staff on what inspectors look for, such as proper food storage temperatures and cross-contamination prevention, ensuring your establishment maintains compliance and protects customer health.

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Facility Exterior
Parking lot and entrance free of debris/hazards
Building exterior in good condition
Outdoor dining area clean and organized
Proper signage and address visible
Dumpsters/garbage area clean and secured
Dining Room
Tables, chairs, floors clean and in good repair
Menus free of damage/stains
Lighting adequate and functioning
Ventilation/airflow adequate
Overall cleanliness and organization
Food Preparation
Handwashing sinks properly stocked and accessible
Food contact surfaces clean and sanitized
Proper food storage temperatures maintained
Cross-contamination prevention practices in place
Staff following safe food handling procedures
Restrooms
Toilets, sinks, floors clean and in working order
Soap, paper towels, and hand dryers available
Ventilation adequate
Trash cans emptied and clean
Employee Areas
Locker rooms/areas clean and organized
Break rooms/areas clean and stocked
Staff adhering to personal hygiene policies
First aid kit and fire extinguisher accessible

Frequently asked questions

Who should be responsible for completing the restaurant inspection checklist?

Ideally, your kitchen manager or shift supervisor should complete the checklist regularly, but occasionally have different staff members conduct inspections for fresh perspectives. This cross-training helps everyone understand inspection standards and creates shared responsibility for maintaining compliance throughout your establishment.

What are the most critical sections of the restaurant inspection checklist to focus on?

Focus most intensely on food preparation, such as temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and employee hygiene practices. Health inspectors prioritize these areas because they directly impact foodborne illness risk. Address any “No” answers for these immediately.

How can you improve compliance scores using this restaurant inspection checklist?

Use this checklist to create targeted training for areas where you consistently score poorly. Take photos of proper setups as visual guides, assign specific staff members to monitor trouble spots, and conduct surprise mini-inspections focusing only on previously identified problem areas.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.