Checklist template

Hotel Food Services

A ready-to-use checklist with 59 items in 5 sections, covering Dining Room Ambiance, Table Service & Setup, Bar & Beverage Station, Kitchen Hygiene & Safety, Storage & Back Office. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 5 Sections
  • 59 Items
  • 49 Yes / No checks
  • 3 Scored ratings
  • 429 Points

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1. Dining Room Ambiance 12 items

  1. Are all table bases stable and not wobbling? Yes / No 5 pts
  2. Is the floor under all tables free of crumbs? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are menus clean, not torn, and free of food stains? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is the lighting adjusted for the current meal period? Yes / No 5 pts
  5. Are windows/glass partitions free of streaks? Yes / No 5 pts
  6. Is the music volume appropriate for conversation? Yes / No 5 pts
  7. Are all seat cushions free of tears or stains? Yes / No 10 pts
  8. Is the host stand organized and professional? Yes / No 5 pts
  9. Are centerpieces/candles clean and aligned? Yes / No 2 pts
  10. Is the air temperature comfortable for diners? Yes / No 5 pts
  11. Overall dining room "vibe": Rating
    • Energetic/Positive 5 pts
    • Quiet/Dull 2 pts
    • Chaotic 0 pts
  12. Manager on duty: Short text

2. Table Service & Setup 11 items

  1. Is silverware polished and free of water spots? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are napkins folded consistently at every setting? Yes / No 5 pts
  3. Are salt and pepper shakers full and clean? Yes / No 5 pts
  4. Did the server greet the table within 2 minutes? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Was the correct beverage order delivered first? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Did staff use the guest's name if known? Yes / No 5 pts
  7. Were appetizers cleared before entrees arrived? Yes / No 10 pts
  8. Is the bread basket/butter presentation neat? Yes / No 5 pts
  9. Was a quality check performed after 2 bites? Yes / No 10 pts
  10. Staff product knowledge level: Rating
    • Expert 10 pts
    • Adequate 5 pts
    • Poor 0 pts
  11. Feedback on specific service interactions: Comments

3. Bar & Beverage Station 12 items

  1. Is the bar top dry and free of glass rings? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are all beer taps clean and drip-free? Yes / No 5 pts
  3. Are liquor bottles faced with labels forward? Yes / No 5 pts
  4. Is the ice bin covered when not in use? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Are garnishes fresh, covered, and chilled? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Is the "glass washer" temperature at the correct level? Yes / No 10 pts
  7. Are floor mats behind the bar clean? Yes / No 5 pts
  8. Is the wine list current and matches stock? Yes / No 5 pts
  9. Are straws and napkins stocked and organized? Yes / No 2 pts
  10. Is the soda gun holster clean and free of buildup? Yes / No 10 pts
  11. Number of craft beers currently on tap: Number
  12. Bar maintenance observations: Comments

4. Kitchen Hygiene & Safety 12 items

  1. Are all walk-in items labeled and dated (FIFO)? Yes / No 20 pts
  2. Is the floor dry and free of grease buildup? Yes / No 15 pts
  3. Are handwashing sinks stocked with soap and paper? Yes / No 15 pts
  4. Is the dishwasher final rinse at 180°F(82°C) if high-temp? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Are chemical buckets stored away from food? Yes / No 15 pts
  6. Are all staff wearing hair restraints/hats? Yes / No 10 pts
  7. Is the stainless steel line wiped down? Yes / No 5 pts
  8. Are prep boards free of deep grooves/scoring? Yes / No 5 pts
  9. Is the grease trap maintenance log up to date? Yes / No 10 pts
  10. Are trash cans emptied before overflowing? Yes / No 5 pts
  11. Kitchen staff morale/communication: Rating
    • Professional/Quiet 5 pts
    • Moderate Noise 3 pts
    • Unprofessional/Loud 0 pts
  12. Corrective actions for kitchen safety: Comments

5. Storage & Back Office 12 items

  1. Are dry goods stored at least 6 inches off the floor? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the mop bucket emptied and mop hung up? Yes / No 5 pts
  3. Are delivery invoices organized and filed? Yes / No 5 pts
  4. Is the back door locked and alarm set? Yes / No 15 pts
  5. Are employee lockers clean and locked? Yes / No 5 pts
  6. Is the temperature log for freezers complete? Yes / No 10 pts
  7. Are there no signs of pest activity in storage? Yes / No 20 pts
  8. Is the staff break area clean? Yes / No 5 pts
  9. Are fire extinguishers in the kitchen tagged? Yes / No 10 pts
  10. Is the First Aid kit accessible to line cooks? Yes / No 10 pts
  11. Current temperature of the main walk-in (°F/C): Number
  12. Summary of F&B audit findings: Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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