RESTAURANT CLEANING CHECKLIST:
Front of House Cleaning Checklist:
DAILY
Clean every surface such as chairs, tables, bar and booths
Vacuum floor
Mop and clean floors
Clean all toilets multiple times per shift
Clean the menus
Wipe down the condiment dispensers
Dust shelves and other decorative items
Remove and replace bar bats
WEEKLY
Clean picture frames, ceiling fans, walls (if necessary)
Clean baseboards.
Wipe down chair legs and tables.
RESTAURANT CLEANING CHECKLIST
Back of House Cleaning Checklist:
DAILY
Clean all surfaces (also cutting boards and equipment)
Clean ice cream machines and other machines
Wipe down fryers
Clean and empty the trash cans and recyclables.
Clean floors (including walk-ins)
Replace foil liners of grill
Put all aprons, rags and chef’s in the laundry
Clean grills
Empty and clean bins
Label and cover all food
Sanitize hood filters in dishwasher.
Clean tables
Clean soda guns, faucets and sinks.
WEEKLY
Clean and sanitize refrigerators, coolers and ovens (per instructions from
manufacturer)
Clean walls (if necessary)
Clean entrance (glass door, door handles and frames
Vacuum floor and carpets
Sanitize coffee machines
Clean floor drains with drain cleaner
MONTHLY:
Clean all grease (fryers, flat tops, oven and stove)
Wipe down freezers
Empty and clean ice bin
Clean ceilings
Clean and check kitchen equipment (knives sharpness, refrigerator temperature, oven and
thermometers calibrated)
