6.7 Basic kitchen opening and closing checks template
The form below is to be completed daily, it is for small early years settings providing snacks and/or
packed lunches only.
Enter a tick √ and initial if satisfactory.
Enter X and initial if not satisfactory and make a note below. Add action taken and if
problem is resolved sign and date.
TO BE COMPLETED DAILY – LUNCH TIME
Date
Opening checks
Personal
hygiene
Hands
washed.
Clean apron.
Hair tied
back.
Fridge
Working
properly.
Temperature
checked –
record temps.
Cloths clean
Dishcloths
Surfaces
Tea-Towels
Children’s food
allergies checked
(see list).
Packed lunches
checked and
used within 4
hours of
preparation.
No physical or