Run Dining Room Sanitation Inspection — Free

Inspection Details

Inspection timing recorded as pre-meal or post-meal

Identify whether this inspection is being completed before meal service or after meal service.

Dining room location identified

Record the specific dining room, wing, or service area inspected.

Inspection completed by authorized staff critical (required)

Inspector is assigned to the area and authorized to complete the sanitation check.

Yes No N/A

Dining Surfaces and Food-Contact Areas

Tables are clean, dry, and free of visible soil or residue critical (required)

Inspect all resident dining tables and service tables for crumbs, spills, grease, and sticky residue.

Yes No N/A

High-touch surfaces sanitized before meal service critical (required)

Check chair arms, condiment stations, door handles, railings, and other high-touch points for visible cleanliness and sanitation readiness.

Yes No N/A

Serving counters and beverage stations are clean and orderly critical (required)

Verify that serving lines, beverage dispensers, and self-service areas are free of spills, debris, and contamination risks.

Yes No N/A

Sanitizer or cleaning solution available and properly labeled critical (required)

Confirm that approved cleaning chemicals are present, labeled, and stored according to facility procedure.

Yes No N/A

Food-contact surfaces are free of cracks, chips, or damage

Inspect tables, trays, carts, and other food-contact surfaces for damage that could prevent effective cleaning and sanitation.

Yes No N/A

Floors, Waste, and Spill Control

Floors are clean and free of food debris critical (required)

Check the entire dining area, including under tables and along baseboards, for crumbs, spills, and tracked-in soil.

Yes No N/A

No standing water or slip hazards present critical (required)

Verify that floors are dry and that no wet spots, leaks, or other slip hazards remain in the dining area.

Yes No N/A

Trash and waste containers are emptied and lined

Confirm that waste containers are not overflowing, are properly lined, and are positioned to prevent contamination or odor issues.

Yes No N/A

Spill response supplies are available

Check that mop, towels, absorbent materials, or other spill cleanup supplies are available for immediate use.

Yes No N/A

Resident Safety and Hygiene Readiness

Hand hygiene supplies are available at entry or service points critical (required)

Verify that hand sanitizer, soap, or handwashing access is available where staff and residents enter or receive service, per facility procedure.

Yes No N/A

Dining area is free of pests or pest evidence critical (required)

Look for live pests, droppings, gnaw marks, or other evidence of pest activity in the dining room and adjacent service areas.

Yes No N/A

Tables and chairs are arranged safely for resident access

Confirm aisles are clear, mobility device access is maintained, and furniture placement does not create a trip or egress hazard.

Yes No N/A

Dining room lighting is adequate for safe meal service

Record measured light level in the dining area.

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

Deficiencies documented with corrective action

Describe any sanitation deficiencies, non-conformances, and the corrective action taken or assigned.

Follow-up required before meal service critical (required)

Indicate whether any item requires re-inspection before the dining room can be used for meal service.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature

Inspector signs to confirm the accuracy of the inspection findings.

Inspection completion time

Record the date and time the inspection was completed.

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Run: Dining Room Sanitation Inspection

Inspection Details

Dining Surfaces and Food-Contact Areas

Floors, Waste, and Spill Control

Resident Safety and Hygiene Readiness

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

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