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Free restaurant kitchen closing checklist.

A closing checklist for commercial kitchens, so tomorrow starts clean and safe.

A closing checklist for commercial kitchens, so tomorrow starts clean and safe.

When to use it

At the end of every service, by the closing chef.

The checklist

Food

  • Food covered, labelled and stored.

  • Fridge and freezer temperatures recorded.

Equipment

  • Equipment off and cleaned.

  • Gas off.

Cleaning

  • Surfaces sanitised.

  • Floors cleaned.

  • Bins emptied.

Use this template in Please Do It

Create a daily recurring task for the closing chef. Add these steps as a checklist and ask for a photo when it’s done. The owner gets it automatically, and you see it’s finished without asking.

Frequently asked questions

Does this cover food safety rules?

It supports them. Follow your local food safety requirements for official records.

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