Hotel Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
A clean kitchen protects guests, staff, and your brand. The Hotel Kitchen Cleaning Checklist turns daily hygiene into a repeatable routine — from receiving and dry storage to walk-ins, prep benches, the cooking line, dish/pot wash, floors/drains, ventilation hoods, and fire safety stations. Each item is specific and observable, so "done" means the same thing to chefs, stewards, and auditors.
Use it two ways: print the free PDF for clipboards and end-of-shift walk-throughs, or run it in TARGPatrol to assign zones and tasks, set due times, and attach before/after photos. Mixed fields keep records audit-ready by default: [Flag] for pass/fail checks, [Number] for readings, [Media] for photo evidence, and [Text] for notes and corrective actions.
Inside the app, completions roll into dashboards and logs you can filter by outlet, shift, or contractor. Schedules, reminders, and SLA timers reduce missed cleanings; trend views surface recurring risks — grease buildup in hoods, low sanitizer strength, clogged drains — so you fix causes, not just symptoms. Exports are ready for internal QA, health inspections, and brand standards audits.
Update the checklist as menus, equipment, or regulations change (new combi ovens, hood filter cycles, allergen controls). With a traceable history of who cleaned what, when, and with which evidence, the kitchen stays service-ready, compliant, and consistently spotless from breakfast prep to last plate.
Post “Cleaning in Progress” signs, set wet-floor cones
PPE worn (gloves/aprons/eye protection)
Chemicals labeled, SDS available, correct dilution set
Upload a quick “before” photo of the main line/prep area
Receiving dock swept, spills removed
Pallets off floor, no damaged packaging
Dry shelves wiped, FIFO maintained
Pest traps checked, activity noted (traps serviced)
List any pest signs or damaged goods
Walk-in floors mopped, drains clear
Shelves wiped, gaskets cleaned and intact
Expired/compromised items discarded (items)
Thermometers reading in range (°C/°F)
Upload photo of cleaned shelf with labeled product
Worktables/sinks degreased and sanitized
Cutting boards washed/sanitized, surfaces not deeply scored
Knife racks/holders cleaned, magnets wiped
Smallwares (bowls, inserts, spatulas) washed and air-dried
Sanitizer buckets set with test strip result (ppm)
Range tops, rails, and shelves degreased
Grill/griddle scraped and seasoned per SOP
Fryers filtered or oil changed, exterior degreased
Fryer boil-out performed if scheduled today
Fryer oil temp after recovery (°C/°F)
Combi/ovens interiors wiped, racks and door glass cleaned
Steam table wells drained and sanitized
Upload close-up of cleaned fryers/griddle surface
Hood canopy degreased (accessible areas)
Baffle filters washed/reinstalled (filters)
Make-up air and vents dusted/wiped
Ansul/hood tags present, nozzles unobstructed
Pre-rinse station cleaned, screens cleared
Dish machine delimed if due, curtains clean
Final rinse temp / sanitizer ppm within spec
Pot sinks washed/sanitized, racks and dollies cleaned
Clean side and dirty side kept separate
Upload photo of dish area after cleaning
Mixer bowl/guard/attachments washed and stored dry
Slicers/disposers disassembled, cleaned, sanitized
Microwave interiors/exteriors cleaned
Ice machine exterior wiped, scoop bin sanitized
Coffee/tea brewers descaled if due
Note any equipment needing service or parts
Reach-in handles, doors, and gaskets cleaned
Undercounter fridges: coils vacuumed (if scheduled)
Line and prep floors swept, degreased, mopped
Edges/corners detailed, under-equipment cleaned
Cove base and lower walls wiped
Floor drains flushed, strainers cleaned
Grease trap (if due) serviced, lids resealed
Upload before/after of a drain or under-equipment area
Trash/recycling removed, bins washed and sanitized
Compost container cleaned/deodorized (if used)
Liner stock on hand (rolls)
Soiled linens in closed bags, pickup area clean
Allergen stations/tools cleaned and stored separately
Color-coded boards/utensils returned to proper racks
Note any cross-contact risk observed and action taken
Hand sinks: soap/towels/sanitizer stocked (sinks)
Faucets/dispensers cleaned, splash zones sanitized
Heat lamps, shelves, and rails wiped
Pass window glass/panels cleaned
Ticket printers/screens dusted (dry method)
Temp logs updated, corrective actions noted
Any maintenance tickets raised (IDs)
Supervisor walkthrough completed
Team names and completion time recorded
Upload final panoramic “after” photo of the kitchen



















