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Kitchen Opening & Closing Checks template

Work through the checks at the start and end of kitchen service, then record a sign-off. UK food teams can use it alongside their SFBB-style diary or other food-safety management records.

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Kitchen Opening & Closing Checks

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Job ref: __________

Details

Date

Date

Site

Short answer

Staff

Opened by

Short answer

Closed by

Short answer

Opening

Opening checks

Yes / No / N/A · notes on No

Fridges and freezers at temperature□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Hand-wash basins stocked (soap, towels, hot water)□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Work surfaces clean and sanitised□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
No signs of pests□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Staff fit for work and in clean uniform□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Probe thermometer working□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Allergen information up to date□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A

Closing

Closing checks

Yes / No / N/A · notes on No

Food covered, labelled and dated□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Out-of-date food thrown away□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Equipment cleaned and switched off□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Floors swept and mopped□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Bins emptied□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Fridge and freezer doors shut□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A
Doors and windows locked□ Yes　□ No　□ N/A

Notes

Problems found and action taken

Notes

Sign off

Manager name

Short answer

Manager signature

Signature

Manager signature

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Who uses it

Hospitality & food safety teams and UK businesses keeping a clear visit or check record. Daily opening and closing checklist so nothing is missed at the start or end of service.

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Is this hospitality & food safety sheet a certificate?

Use these kitchen records alongside your food-safety management system. Check limits and corrective actions against your own procedures and current guidance for your UK nation.

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