Run Catering Off-Premise Pre-Departure Checklist — Free

Order Verification

Final order count matches event sheet critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Menu items and quantities verified against packing list critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Special dietary, allergen, and labeled items separated and identified critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Delivery time, destination, and contact confirmed

Yes No N/A

Service style and setup requirements confirmed

Food Temperature Control

Hot foods at or above safe holding temperature critical (required)

Cold foods at or below safe holding temperature critical (required)

Temperature logs completed for all temperature-controlled items critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Reheated items reached required internal temperature before packing

Yes No N/A

Packing and Transport Readiness

All food containers are sealed, leak-resistant, and labeled critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Hot and cold items packed separately to maintain temperature control critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Insulated carriers, cambros, or coolers available and clean critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Transport vehicle cargo area clean, dry, and free of chemical contamination critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Load secured to prevent shifting during transport critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Equipment and Service Ware

Chafers, fuel, cords, utensils, and serving tools packed as required critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Plates, cups, napkins, and disposable service ware complete

Yes No N/A

Linens, décor, and setup materials included per order

Yes No N/A

Backup supplies packed for common service needs

Yes No N/A

Equipment is clean, sanitized, and free of visible damage critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Staff Readiness and Safety

Assigned staff briefed on route, delivery sequence, and event responsibilities

Yes No N/A

Required PPE available for loading and service tasks critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Hand hygiene supplies available for departure and on-site use critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Driver and staff understand emergency contact and incident reporting procedure

Yes No N/A

Final Release

No unresolved deficiencies remain before departure critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Inspector comments and corrective actions documented

Yes No N/A

Supervisor or authorized lead approved departure critical (required)

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Run: Catering Off-Premise Pre-Departure Checklist

Order Verification

Food Temperature Control

Packing and Transport Readiness

Equipment and Service Ware

Staff Readiness and Safety

Final Release

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