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Food Service
Serving Self-Inspection Checklist

Date__________________________________ Observer__________________________________

Use this checklist daily to determine areas in your operation requiring corrective action.
Record corrective action taken and keep completed records in a notebook for future
reference. DFAC Facility
Yes No Corrective Action Yes No Corrective Action
Hands are washed thoroughly using proper
The DFAC is clean and tables are well arrnaged _____________ hand-washing procedures at critical points ______________

The floor and tables are clean _______________ Smoking is observed only in designated areas
away from preparation, service, storage, and
The dining room looks clean and fresh _______________ warewashing areas. ______________

and plain ring. Eating, Drinking, or chewing gum are

clean.. _______________ observed only in designated areas away
from work areas. _______________
Hands are washed or gloves are changed at
_______________ Employees take appropriate action when
critical points..
coughing or sneezing _______________
There is Soap and clean water on the hand Disposable tissues are used and disposed of
washing sink outside the DFAC _______________ When coughing/blowing nose.. ______________

Food Storage and Dry Storage

Yes No Corrective Action Yes No Corrective Action
Temperature is between There is no bulging or leaking canned
50 F and 70 F... _______________ goods in storage. ________________

All food and paper supplies are 6 to 8 inches Food is protected from contamination ________________
off the floor _______________
All surfaces and floors are clean ________________
All food is labeled with name and
delivery date.. _______________ Chemicals are stored away from food and
other food-related supplies. ________________
The FIFO (First In, First Out) method of
Inventory is being practiced.. _______________

Large Equipment
Yes No Corrective Action Yes No Corrective Action
Food slicer is clean to All other pieces of equipment are clean to
sight and touch _______________ sight and touch equipment on serving
lines, storage shelves, cabinets, ovens, ranges,
Food slicer is sanitized between uses when fryers, and steam equipment. _______________
used with potentially hazardous foods.. _______________
Exhaust hood and filters are clean. _______________

Refrigerator, Freezer, and Milk Cooler

Yes No Corrective Action Yes No Corrective Action
Thermometer is conspicuous Proper procedures have been
and accurate... ______________ practiced... _______________

Temperature is accurate for piece All food is properly wrapped, labeled,

of equipment. ______________ and dated.... ______________

Food is stored 6 inches off floor in walk-ins.... ______________ The FIFO (First In, First Out) method of
Inventory is being practiced _________________