District Manager Pre-Visit Self-Audit

Pre-visit restaurant self-audit completed 24 to 48 hours before a district manager visit to mirror the DM scorecard, identify open items, and correct deficiencies in advance.

Visit Readiness

• Visit date and time confirmed
  Record the scheduled district manager visit date and time.
• Pre-visit audit completed within 24 to 48 hours of the visit
  Confirm this self-audit was performed within the required pre-visit window.
• Open items from prior visit or action log reviewed
  Verify prior action items were reviewed before the walk-through.
• Manager on duty and responsible leader identified
  Name the leader responsible for closing any deficiencies before the visit.

Guest Areas and Curb Appeal

• Entrance, windows, and doors clean and in good repair
  Check for visible dirt, damage, broken hardware, or poor presentation at the guest entrance.
• Dining room floors, tables, booths, and chairs clean and serviceable
  Verify guest seating and floor surfaces are clean, intact, and free of obvious defects.
• Restrooms clean, stocked, and operational
  Check soap, paper goods, fixtures, lighting, and overall cleanliness.
• Menu boards, signage, and promotional materials current and accurate
  Confirm pricing, branding, and promotional signage are current and not damaged or outdated.
• Guest temperature and comfort acceptable
  Record the guest area temperature if applicable.

Food Safety and Holding

• Cold holding temperatures within standard
  Record representative cold holding temperatures for TCS foods.
• Hot holding temperatures within standard
  Record representative hot holding temperatures for prepared foods.
• Food labeled, dated, and rotated using FIFO
  Verify labels, date marks, and stock rotation practices are in place.
• Food protected from contamination during storage and prep
  Check for proper covering, separation, and storage order to prevent cross-contamination.
• Employee health and hygiene practices observed
  Confirm handwashing, glove use where required, hair restraints, and illness reporting expectations are being followed.

Back-of-House Cleanliness and Organization

• Prep areas, equipment, and work surfaces clean and sanitized
  Inspect visible cleanliness of prep tables, cutting surfaces, and food-contact equipment.
• Dry storage organized, off the floor, and free of damage
  Verify product is stored at least off the floor and protected from damage or contamination.
• Walk-in cooler and freezer organized and free of excessive buildup
  Check for orderliness, ice buildup, spills, and blocked airflow.
• Chemical storage separated from food and food-contact items
  Confirm chemicals are stored away from food, packaging, and food-contact surfaces in accordance with SDS and site procedures.
• Trash, grease, and waste handling areas controlled
  Inspect waste containers, grease handling, and surrounding area for overflow, leaks, or pest attraction.

Safety, Fire-Life-Safety, and Equipment

• Emergency exits clear, unlocked, and properly marked
  Verify exits are unobstructed and exit signage is visible and illuminated as required.
• Fire extinguishers accessible and inspection tags current
  Check that extinguishers are mounted, visible, accessible, and appear current per site procedure and AHJ expectations.
• Electrical cords, outlets, and equipment show no obvious damage or unsafe condition
  Look for frayed cords, exposed wiring, overloaded outlets, or damaged equipment.
• PPE available and used where required
  Confirm required PPE is available and being used for designated tasks.
• Equipment out of service is tagged and removed from use
  Verify any defective equipment is clearly identified and not available for use.

Documentation, Training, and Closeout

• Required permits, licenses, and certificates posted or available
  Confirm required local permits, licenses, and certificates are current and accessible.
• Team training gaps identified and assigned
  Verify any observed training deficiencies have an assigned owner and due date.
• Open items documented with corrective action and target completion date
  List remaining deficiencies, corrective actions, and target completion dates before the district manager visit.
• Pre-visit self-audit reviewed and acknowledged by manager
  Manager acknowledges the audit findings and readiness status.