Daily Cleaning Checklist for Restaurants

A clean restaurant is a happy restaurant! Maintaining spotless dining, kitchen, and staff areas not only keeps your guests safe but also creates a welcoming environment that keeps them coming back. Use this easy-to-follow daily cleaning checklist to streamline your routine and ensure nothing is missed.

✨ Front of House (Dining Area)
  • Wipe & sanitize tables, chairs, and high chairs.

Clean menus & digital devices.

Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors.

  • Sanitize door handles, light switches & counters.

  • Empty trash bins & replace liners.

🍹 Bar & Beverage Zone
  • Wipe bar counters & stools.

  • Clean & sanitize beverage machines & taps.

  • Wash glassware, shakers, & utensils.

  • Check & sanitize ice bins.

👩‍🍳 Kitchen & Food Prep

Sanitize all work surfaces & cutting boards.

Clean stoves, ovens, grills & fryers.

Sweep & mop kitchen floors.

Wash knives, utensils & small tools.

Restock gloves, sanitizers & cleaning supplies.

Refrigeration & Storage

Wipe fridge & freezer doors/handles.

Check expiry dates & discard old stock.

Clean shelves & storage containers.

🚻 Restrooms

Disinfect toilets, sinks & urinals.

Refill soap, toilet paper & paper towels.

Sweep & mop floors.

Sanitize all high-touch areas.

👥 Staff Areas

Wipe lockers, tables & chairs.

Sweep & mop floors.

Sanitize breakroom appliances (microwave, coffee machine, fridge).

✅ End-of-Day Wrap-Up

Double-check all surfaces for a spotless finish.

Lock & secure cleaning supplies safely.

Log completed tasks for accountability.

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