Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurant Pre-Service Inspection

Pre-service readiness inspection for cruise ship specialty dining venues covering table setup standards, mise en place verification, reservation list accuracy, uniform standards, and food station temperatures.

Dining Room Readiness

• Dining room floors, surfaces, and touchpoints are clean and free of debris
• Lighting, HVAC, and ambient conditions are appropriate for service
• Tables, chairs, and service aisles are unobstructed and properly arranged
• No visible pest activity, spills, or sanitation deficiencies are present

Table Setup Standards

• Table settings match the approved specialty restaurant standard
• Flatware, glassware, china, napkins, and condiments are clean and properly placed
• Table numbers, menus, and reservation markers are accurate and present where required
• Table setup defects identified

Mise en Place and Service Stations

• Mise en place is complete for the expected cover count and menu
• Service stations are stocked, organized, and labeled as required
• Garnishes, sauces, and prepared components are within freshness and holding standards
• Station deficiencies identified

Reservation List and Guest Flow

• Reservation list is current, complete, and matches the service plan
• Special requests, allergies, and VIP notes are communicated to the service team
• Expected cover count
• Reservation discrepancies identified

Uniform and Personal Presentation

• Uniforms are clean, pressed, and worn according to standard
• Name tags, grooming, and footwear meet presentation requirements
• PPE or protective items required for assigned duties are available and worn
• Uniform or presentation deficiencies identified

Food Station Temperatures

• Hot holding temperature at station
• Cold holding temperature at station
• Temperature logs are completed and available for review