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Audit Setup and Observation Scope

Observation start time recorded

Note (optional)

Observation area and station identified

Employees included in observation are identified by role or station

Observation period long enough to capture multiple hand hygiene opportunities

Yes No N/A

Inspector remained unobtrusive and used direct observation only

Yes No N/A

Handwashing Event-Trigger Compliance

Hands washed before starting food preparation or handling ready-to-eat food critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Hands washed after handling raw animal products or contaminated items critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Hands washed after touching face, hair, phone, trash, cleaning tools, or other non-food-contact surfaces critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Hands washed after glove removal when contamination risk exists critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Hands washed after restroom use or returning to the food area critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Handwashing Technique and Duration

Soap used during each observed handwash critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Hands rubbed with friction for adequate duration

All hand surfaces appeared to be washed, including backs of hands, between fingers, and thumbs critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Hands rinsed and dried using a sanitary method critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No visible recontamination occurred before resuming food handling critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Handwashing Station Readiness

Handwashing sink accessible and unobstructed critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Soap available at the handwashing sink critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Single-use towels or approved hand-drying method available critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Water temperature and flow adequate for effective handwashing

Yes No N/A

Handwashing signage visible at or near the sink

Yes No N/A

Closeout and Corrective Actions

Observed deficiencies documented clearly

Immediate corrective actions assigned or completed

Inspector signature captured

Manager acknowledgement captured

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Run: QSR Hand Wash Frequency Audit

Audit Setup and Observation Scope

Handwashing Event-Trigger Compliance

Handwashing Technique and Duration

Handwashing Station Readiness

Closeout and Corrective Actions

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