Free kitchen checklist
Kitchen opening and closing checklist
Give every shift the same food safety routine: fridge temperatures, hand-wash basins, cleaning, pests and allergens at opening, then food storage, cleaning and lock-up at close.
How it works
Three steps to a finished report
Works on your phone on site, or at your desk.
Step 1: Pick a template
Start from a ready-made checklist or a blank one, then edit any item or section.
Step 2: Tick as you go
Mark each item done, or pass, fail or N/A, and add a note where something needs action.
Step 3: Download and share
Download a dated PDF report, Excel or image, or print it. Your draft stays in your browser.
FAQ
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01Do food businesses have to keep opening and closing checks?
UK food businesses must have food safety procedures based on HACCP principles and keep records that show they are followed. Daily opening and closing checks are a common way to do that, alongside your food safety management system.
02Can I use this with Safer Food, Better Business?
Yes. Many kitchens use it as their daily diary page. Edit the items to match your own SFBB pack or HACCP plan.
03Can each shift sign it off?
Yes. Fill in who opened and closed, and with Pro add a drawn signature. Download a dated PDF for each day.
04Is it free?
Yes. Fill it in online and download it as a PDF, Excel or PNG, 3 reports a day, with no sign-up, and you can add your logo. Pro adds photos, your signature, premium designs and unlimited reports.