☐ Kitchen layout allows smooth workflow ☐ Adequate working space available ☐ Walkways are clear and unobstructed ☐ Workstations are properly arranged
2. Food Preparation Areas
☐ Raw and cooked food preparation areas are separated ☐ Dedicated preparation stations provided ☐ Food preparation surfaces are adequate and clean ☐ Cross-contamination risks minimized
3. Equipment Placement
☐ Equipment positioned for safe operation ☐ Sufficient space around equipment for cleaning ☐ Heavy equipment securely installed ☐ Frequently used equipment easily accessible
4. Storage Areas
☐ Dry storage area separate from food preparation ☐ Cold storage located conveniently ☐ Chemical storage separated from food storage ☐ Storage shelves are accessible and organized
5. Ventilation & Lighting
☐ Exhaust hood functioning properly ☐ Adequate ventilation throughout the kitchen ☐ Lighting sufficient for all work areas ☐ Light fixtures protected against breakage
6. Handwashing & Cleaning Facilities
☐ Handwashing stations easily accessible ☐ Sinks located conveniently for food handlers ☐ Cleaning equipment storage area provided ☐ Drainage system functioning properly
7. Safety & Accessibility
☐ Emergency exits remain unobstructed ☐ Fire extinguisher easily accessible ☐ Electrical panels accessible ☐ Non-slip flooring provided in work areas
8. Waste & Pest Control Layout
☐ Waste bins placed away from food preparation areas ☐ Waste removal route prevents contamination ☐ Doors and windows protected against pests ☐ No gaps or openings that allow pest entry
9. Pest Control
☐ No signs of insects or rodents ☐ Pest-control devices functioning ☐ Doors and windows properly sealed ☐ Pest-control records available
10. Final Sanitisation Verification
☐ Sanitizer dilution checked and recorded ☐ Food-contact surfaces sanitized after cleaning ☐ Cleaning records completed and signed ☐ Corrective actions recorded if issues found