Nail Your Next Health Inspection
Restaurant operators are no strangers to health inspections. These visits are crucial for identifying potential hazards, so everyone is confident that the food leaving the kitchen is safe for consumption. Acing these inspections consistently will keep your guests feeling good about their choice to come back and dine with you.
As you may know, health inspectors are looking at the following to determine your operation’s compliance:
- Temperature Control: To make sure food is cooked thoroughly and stored at the proper temperature to prevent the growth of bacteria that can make guests sick.
- Food and Waste Storage: To see that your storage system is free of spills or contamination, and that your trash receptacles are fitted with tight lids to be leak- and pest-proof.
- Public Restrooms: To examine your cleaning and sanitizing methods. Adding and faithfully maintaining a cleaning schedule inside each room, whether for staff or guests, will give your inspector confidence in your operation’s cleanliness.
- Records: To see diligent management of your daily stock and revenue as well as your food and safety practices.
Make passing your next inspection easier than ever with these extra tips:
- Add Visual Reminders
Posting large visuals or infographics in high-traffic areas in your back of house is an easy way to remind your staff of safety and cleaning protocols. Include a schedule for individual staff members to complete a specific list of tasks at regular intervals during downtime or between rushes. - Conduct Your Own Inspections
Plan surprise inspections randomly to ensure that your staff is up to code at all times, not just when a health inspector is expected to visit.
Give yourself and your team peace of mind by making it easy to maintain safety and sanitization measures together. What are your systems for staying up to code? Share them on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages, and remember to visit our Resource Center for more tips and trends.
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