Catering, Food Safety and Kitchen Hygiene Audit - Care Homes
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Questions
0/25 answeredQ1 | Unanswered
Is there a current food safety policy based on HACCP principles and local authority guidance?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q2 | Unanswered
Is the kitchen registered with the local environmental health authority and regularly inspected?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q3 | Unanswered
Are all kitchen and catering staff trained in food hygiene and safety, with certification updated as required?
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Are fridge, freezer, and hot food temperatures checked and recorded daily?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q5 | Unanswered
Is cross-contamination prevented through clear separation of raw and cooked foods?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q6 | Unanswered
Are allergen risks managed in line with current legislation, including clearly labelled menus and kitchen records?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q7 | Unanswered
Are residents’ dietary needs (e.g., allergies, medical diets, cultural, religious) documented and respected in meal planning?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q8 | Unanswered
Are specialist diets (e.g., diabetic, coeliac, low potassium) prepared safely with dietitian guidance when needed?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q9 | Unanswered
Is the kitchen clean, well-ventilated, and free of pest infestation, with pest control contracts in place?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q10 | Unanswered
Are cleaning schedules in place and followed for all kitchen surfaces, equipment, and utensils?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q11 | Unanswered
Are food storage areas (dry, chilled, frozen) clean, organised, and labelled with clear stock rotation practices?
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Are food handling staff wearing appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves, aprons, hairnets) during food prep and service?
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Are food delivery records and supplier hygiene ratings checked and maintained?
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Are residents involved in providing feedback on meals, preferences, and quality of catering?
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Are mealtimes monitored for satisfaction, safety (e.g., choking risk), and dignity?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q16 | Unanswered
Are pureed or texture-modified meals attractive, nutritious, and served in a way that respects the individual?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q17 | Unanswered
Are care staff trained in supporting safe eating, including for residents with dysphagia or requiring SALT guidance?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q18 | Unanswered
Is hydration promoted through regular drinks rounds and fluid intake monitoring for at-risk residents?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q19 | Unanswered
Are kitchen chemicals stored securely and separate from food preparation areas in line with COSHH?
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Are food waste and kitchen rubbish disposed of hygienically and promptly?
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Are audit or inspection findings related to kitchen hygiene acted upon and documented?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q22 | Unanswered
Are cultural, seasonal, and celebratory meals included in the catering plan to promote inclusion and enjoyment?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q23 | Unanswered
Are food complaints recorded, investigated, and responded to in a timely and transparent manner?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q24 | Unanswered
Is there a contingency plan for catering in the event of a kitchen failure or staffing shortage?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q25 | Unanswered
Is kitchen hygiene and catering performance discussed in quality governance meetings?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.
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