Restaurant Cleanliness Checklist

A free Excel resource from the OPERIX operational library.

Review before using

Use the restaurant cleanliness checklist workbook as a starting point for your operating procedures. Open the original file to review its worksheets, inspection items and available recording fields before using it with your team.

OPERIX_Restaurant_Cleanliness_Checklist.xlsx

How to use it

Choose the procedures relevant to your business and equipment.
Adapt the checklist to your internal standards and local requirements.
Assign responsibility, record the date and keep completed records.
Follow up on observations and review the checklist regularly.

The preview opens the original Google Drive file. Download the same unchanged Excel file directly from this website.

INSIDE THE ORIGINAL WORKBOOK

Preview the Checklist

1 checklist worksheets · 56 items in the original workbook

The first eight items from each checklist worksheet are shown below in the original file’s language. Download the unchanged workbook for all items, recording fields and instructions.

Cleanliness Checklist56 items

Entrance, exterior access paths, and door handles are clean and free from visible debris.
Exterior signs and guest-facing glass are clean and presentable.
Entry mats are clean, positioned safely, and do not create trip hazards.
Outdoor seating and waiting areas are clean where applicable.
Spills, litter, and standing water around the entrance are removed promptly.
Tables, chairs, booths, and high-touch surfaces are cleaned and sanitized as required.
Floors are clean and dry, and spills are controlled promptly.
Menus, condiment stations, trays, and service counters are clean.

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