Restaurant Closing Daily Checklist SOP

Daily closing procedure for restaurant teams to secure cash, complete deep cleaning, verify walk-in temperatures, remove trash, and lock down the facility.

Steps

• Confirm closing responsibility and secure the work area
• Reconcile and secure cash
• Verify walk-in cooler and freezer temperatures
• Remove food waste and trash from all closing areas
• Complete deep cleaning of assigned closing stations
• Inspect the facility for remaining hazards and non-conformance
• Escalate and correct any closing deviation
• Lock down the facility and activate security systems