Crew Uniform and Hygiene Pre-Shift Inspection

Pre-shift visual inspection for restaurant crew uniform, hygiene, and appearance compliance before station assignment. Documents deficiencies, corrective actions, and any sent-home incidents.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and time
• Inspector name
• Crew member name
• Work area or station assignment

Uniform Compliance

• Uniform is clean, presentable, and free of visible stains or odors
  Check the full uniform, including shirt, apron, pants/skirt, and outerwear if worn.
• Required uniform pieces are worn as assigned by SOP
  Verify the employee is wearing all required items for the role and shift.
• Footwear meets workplace safety and uniform requirements
  Check for closed-toe, slip-resistant, and otherwise approved footwear per site policy.
• Uniform fits appropriately and does not create a safety or hygiene concern
  Uniform should not be excessively loose, torn, or otherwise unsuitable for foodservice work.
• Name badge is visible and worn as required
  Confirm the badge is displayed in the location required by site policy and is legible.

Hair, Jewelry, and Personal Grooming

• Hair is restrained to prevent contamination
  Hair should be secured with an approved restraint, cap, net, or other site-approved method.
• Facial hair is controlled in a clean and safe manner, if applicable
  Check that facial hair does not interfere with hygiene, PPE, or food handling requirements.
• Jewelry complies with site policy and food safety restrictions
  Verify no prohibited jewelry is worn below the elbows and that any allowed items are minimal and secure.
• Hands and wrists are free of prohibited accessories
  Check for watches, bracelets, dangling items, or other accessories not allowed by policy.
• Nails are short, clean, and compliant with policy
  Inspect fingernails for length, cleanliness, polish, artificial nails, or other non-compliant conditions.

Personal Hygiene and Readiness

• Hands and exposed skin appear clean
  Visual check for cleanliness before the employee begins work at the station.
• No signs of illness or hygiene concern observed
  Record any visible condition that may require manager review before assignment to duty.
• Required PPE is available and worn, if applicable
  Check for gloves, beard cover, hairnet, or other PPE required by the station or task.
• Employee is ready for assignment to station
  Use this item to confirm the crew member may begin work after inspection.

Non-Compliance and Sent-Home Record

• Any deficiencies identified during inspection
  Document all observed non-conformances, even if corrected before the employee starts work.
• Corrective action taken
  Record the action taken, such as replacing uniform items, removing jewelry, fixing hair restraint, or re-inspection.
• Employee sent home
  Select yes if the crew member was not allowed to work due to non-compliance.
• Reason for sent-home decision
  Required when the employee is sent home. Include the specific policy or condition that triggered the decision.