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Restaurant Cleaning Checklist
In a restaurant, cleanliness affects everything — food safety, customer reviews, staff safety and inspections. With busy service hours, it’s easy for tasks to slip unless everyone knows exactly what needs doing and when. This restaurant cleaning checklist breaks the work down by area and by shift, so nothing is missed.
Tip: Print this checklist, put it on the kitchen wall and have staff sign off each shift.
Kitchen: Opening Checklist
- ☐ Check that the kitchen was left clean the night before
- ☐ Wipe and sanitise all prep surfaces before use
- ☐ Check fridge and freezer temperatures
- ☐ Set up fresh cleaning cloths and sanitiser buckets
- ☐ Make sure handwash stations have soap and paper towels
Kitchen: During Service
- ☐ Clean spills on the floor immediately (slip hazard)
- ☐ Wipe and sanitise prep surfaces between tasks, especially between raw and cooked food
- ☐ Change cutting boards and cloths between food types
- ☐ Empty bins before they overflow
- ☐ Keep the dishwashing area organised
Kitchen: Closing Checklist
- ☐ Clean and sanitise all prep counters and cutting boards
- ☐ Clean the cooking range, burners and tandoor surrounds
- ☐ Wipe down the exterior of the exhaust hood
- ☐ Empty, clean and refill fryer oil as needed
- ☐ Clean grills and griddles
- ☐ Wipe fridge handles and doors
- ☐ Clean sinks and drain strainers
- ☐ Wash all dishes, utensils and containers
- ☐ Empty and wash bins, replace liners
- ☐ Sweep and scrub the floor, including under equipment; clean floor drains
Dining Area
Before Opening
- ☐ Wipe tables, chairs and high chairs
- ☐ Clean menus and condiment containers
- ☐ Sweep and mop the floor
- ☐ Clean the entrance, doors and glass
- ☐ Check and clean the billing counter
During Service
- ☐ Clear and sanitise tables between customers
- ☐ Spot-clean spills on floors and seats
- ☐ Keep the handwash area clean and stocked
After Closing
- ☐ Wipe all tables, chairs and booths
- ☐ Sweep and mop, including under tables
- ☐ Empty bins
- ☐ Clean the water station and service counters
Washrooms (Several Times a Day)
- ☐ Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals and health faucets
- ☐ Clean basins, taps and mirrors
- ☐ Mop and dry the floor
- ☐ Refill soap, tissue and hand towels
- ☐ Empty bins
- ☐ Update the cleaning log on the door
Weekly Tasks
- ☐ Deep clean fridges and freezers; check and discard expired stock
- ☐ Descale taps, dishwashers and kettles
- ☐ Clean walls and tiles around cooking areas
- ☐ Clean exhaust fans and grease filters
- ☐ Wash curtains or blinds in the dining area
- ☐ Clean storage shelves and dry store
- ☐ Deep clean washroom tiles and grout
Monthly Tasks
- ☐ Clean behind and under heavy equipment
- ☐ Clean ceiling, lights and fans
- ☐ Clean upholstery on chairs and booths
- ☐ Check pest control and seal gaps
- ☐ Clean the freezer and cold room thoroughly
Every 3–6 Months
- ☐ Professional kitchen deep cleaning and degreasing
- ☐ Exhaust hood and ducting cleaning (grease buildup is a fire risk)
- ☐ Floor machine scrubbing
- ☐ Water tank cleaning
Food Safety Reminders
- Clean first, then sanitise — sanitiser doesn’t work well on dirty surfaces
- Use food-safe cleaning products in food areas and follow dilution instructions
- Store chemicals away from food and label all bottles
- Use separate cloths or colour-coded cloths for kitchen, dining and washrooms
- Follow the hygiene requirements that apply to your FSSAI licence or registration
Professional Restaurant Cleaning in Karaikudi
Daily cleaning is best done by your own team. But grease buildup on hoods, walls and floors, and heavily used washrooms, need periodic deep cleaning with commercial degreasers and machines. Shine N Clean offers restaurant and commercial kitchen deep cleaning in Karaikudi, scheduled after closing hours or on your off day. See what’s involved in kitchen deep cleaning and our commercial cleaning services guide.
Shine N Clean is based in Kandanur, Karaikudi. Call 90421 21978 or contact us.