Back-of-House Cleaning Checklist: Daily

Daily:

• Wipe down the walls wherever there are splashes

• Clean the grill, griddle, range, flattop, and fryer (make sure to get underneath the equipment)

• Change the foil lining on top of the ranges, grills, and flattops

• Wipe down other equipment, such as coffee makers, microwaves, toasters, and meat slicers

• Disinfect prep area surfaces with surface sanitizing chemicals

• Clean beverage dispenser heads in the soda fountains, and bars should clean the tips of the soda guns

• Wash the utensils, smallwares, flatware, and glassware and let them air dry overnight

• Clean the sinks

• Wash rags, towels, aprons, and uniforms in the washing machine

• Refill soap dispensers and replace empty paper towel rolls

• Sweep walk-in refrigerators and storage areas

• Take out the trash and recycling

• Disinfect the waste disposal area and clean the trash cans

• Sweep and mop the floors with floor care supplies