Run District Manager Pre-Visit Self-Audit — Free

Visit Readiness

Visit date and time confirmed

Record the scheduled district manager visit date and time.

Note (optional)

Pre-visit audit completed within 24 to 48 hours of the visit critical (required)

Confirm this self-audit was performed within the required pre-visit window.

Yes No N/A

Open items from prior visit or action log reviewed

Verify prior action items were reviewed before the walk-through.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Dining room floors, tables, booths, and chairs clean and serviceable

Verify guest seating and floor surfaces are clean, intact, and free of obvious defects.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Restrooms clean, stocked, and operational critical (required)

Check soap, paper goods, fixtures, lighting, and overall cleanliness.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Menu boards, signage, and promotional materials current and accurate

Confirm pricing, branding, and promotional signage are current and not damaged or outdated.

Yes No N/A

Guest temperature and comfort acceptable

Record the guest area temperature if applicable.

Food Safety and Holding

Cold holding temperatures within standard critical (required)

Record representative cold holding temperatures for TCS foods.

Hot holding temperatures within standard critical (required)

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.

Yes No N/A

Food protected from contamination during storage and prep critical (required)

Check for proper covering, separation, and storage order to prevent cross-contamination.

Yes No N/A

Employee health and hygiene practices observed critical (required)

Confirm handwashing, glove use where required, hair restraints, and illness reporting expectations are being followed.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

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.

Yes No N/A

Walk-in cooler and freezer organized and free of excessive buildup

Check for orderliness, ice buildup, spills, and blocked airflow.

Yes No N/A

Chemical storage separated from food and food-contact items critical (required)

Confirm chemicals are stored away from food, packaging, and food-contact surfaces in accordance with SDS and site procedures.

Yes No N/A

Trash, grease, and waste handling areas controlled

Inspect waste containers, grease handling, and surrounding area for overflow, leaks, or pest attraction.

Yes No N/A

Safety, Fire-Life-Safety, and Equipment

Emergency exits clear, unlocked, and properly marked critical (required)

Verify exits are unobstructed and exit signage is visible and illuminated as required.

Yes No N/A

Fire extinguishers accessible and inspection tags current critical (required)

Check that extinguishers are mounted, visible, accessible, and appear current per site procedure and AHJ expectations.

Yes No N/A

Electrical cords, outlets, and equipment show no obvious damage or unsafe condition critical (required)

Look for frayed cords, exposed wiring, overloaded outlets, or damaged equipment.

Yes No N/A

PPE available and used where required

Confirm required PPE is available and being used for designated tasks.

Yes No N/A

Equipment out of service is tagged and removed from use critical (required)

Verify any defective equipment is clearly identified and not available for use.

Yes No N/A

Documentation, Training, and Closeout

Required permits, licenses, and certificates posted or available

Confirm required local permits, licenses, and certificates are current and accessible.

Yes No N/A

Team training gaps identified and assigned

Verify any observed training deficiencies have an assigned owner and due date.

Yes No N/A

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.

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Run: District Manager Pre-Visit Self-Audit

Visit Readiness

Guest Areas and Curb Appeal

Food Safety and Holding

Back-of-House Cleanliness and Organization

Safety, Fire-Life-Safety, and Equipment

Documentation, Training, and Closeout

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