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Opening Checklist
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- Open: staff are well, not sick, and in clean work clothes
- Open: surfaces, equipment and utensils are clean and ready to use
- Open: hot running water, soap and paper towels at every sink
- Open: fridges and freezers are at the right temperature before you start
- Open: no signs of pests, like droppings or chewed packaging
- Close: cover, label and put away all food in the fridge or freezer
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Kitchen Opening & Closing
Start and end every day the right way, so nothing gets missed and the kitchen is always ready.
9 checksPDF + phoneReviewed for 2026Source: Food Standards Agency, Safer Food Better Business
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9 things to check.
Everything that matters, nothing that does not. Here is the full list, exactly as it appears on the template.
- 1Open: staff are well, not sick, and in clean work clothes
- 2Open: surfaces, equipment and utensils are clean and ready to use
- 3Open: hot running water, soap and paper towels at every sink
- 4Open: fridges and freezers are at the right temperature before you start
- 5Open: no signs of pests, like droppings or chewed packaging
- 6Close: cover, label and put away all food in the fridge or freezer
- 7Close: throw away any food past its use-by date
- 8Close: wipe and disinfect all surfaces, equipment and utensils
- 9Close: sweep, mop, take out rubbish and put fresh bags in the bins
Good to know
The Food Standards Agency lists opening and closing checks as a core part of running a safe food business, and inspectors expect to see them done.
Source: Food Standards Agency, Safer Food Better Business
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