Food safety inspection checklist
A printable readiness checklist covering premises, records, temperatures, allergens and staff evidence before an EHO visit.
Food safety inspection checklist
| Area | Check | OK | Action needed | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premises | Floors, walls, equipment and hand-wash facilities clean and in good repair | |||
| Premises | Pest-control evidence available and no active infestation signs | |||
| Temperatures | Fridge / freezer / hot-hold logs complete for recent days | |||
| Temperatures | Probe available, clean and calibration recorded | |||
| Allergens | Allergen matrix / PPDS labels current for items sold | |||
| Cleaning | Cleaning schedule available with recent completion evidence | |||
| Training | Staff training / induction records available for current team | |||
| Diary | SFBB / daily checks completed and exceptions followed up | |||
| Documents | Key certificates and supplier records easy to retrieve | |||
| Follow-up | Open corrective actions reviewed and closed where possible |
How to use this sheet
- What: A practical walkthrough before inspection — not a substitute for your SFBB pack.
- Who: Owners and managers preparing for an announced or unannounced visit.
- When: Periodically as a readiness habit, and again in the days before a known visit.
- Related: EHO inspection guide · What happens during inspection · Inspection readiness
Related pages
EHO inspection checklistHow to improve a food hygiene ratingHygiene rating checkerRole hubs
When to use this sheet
Use this as a periodic walk-through of premises, temperatures, allergens, cleaning, training and diary evidence. It is a readiness habit, not the inspection itself.
How to complete it
Walk the items, mark what you found, and write the follow-up for anything that is not in place. Use it on an ordinary week, not only the morning you expect a visit.
What this does not replace
It does not replace Safer Food, Better Business, an officer’s report, or the published food hygiene rating. Completing it does not guarantee a rating.