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Audit Details

Audit date and time recorded

Auditor name recorded

Meal period identified

Tray count sampled

Diet cards available for all sampled trays critical (required)

Verify each sampled tray has a corresponding diet card or electronic diet ticket available for comparison.

Yes No N/A

Tray-to-Diet Card Match

Patient name or tray identifier matches diet card critical (required)

Confirm the tray is matched to the correct patient or service ticket and not cross-plated.

Yes No N/A

Diet order on tray matches diet card critical (required)

Verify the prescribed diet type on the tray matches the diet card exactly, including therapeutic restrictions.

Yes No N/A

Meal components match the diet card critical (required)

Check entrées, sides, beverages, condiments, and substitutions against the diet card.

Yes No N/A

Portion size matches prescribed diet

Verify portion size is consistent with the ordered diet and any calorie or fluid restrictions.

Yes No N/A

No unauthorized substitutions present critical (required)

Confirm no item was substituted without documentation or dietitian/manager approval.

Yes No N/A

Therapeutic Diet and Texture Compliance

Therapeutic diet restrictions followed critical (required)

Verify restrictions such as sodium, carbohydrate, fat, fluid, renal, or other ordered diet limits are reflected on the tray.

Yes No N/A

Texture level matches diet order critical (required)

Confirm the food texture matches the ordered level, such as regular, minced and moist, soft and bite-sized, or pureed.

Yes No N/A

Liquid consistency matches diet order critical (required)

Verify thickened liquids, if ordered, are prepared to the correct consistency.

Yes No N/A

Allergen restrictions followed critical (required)

Confirm known allergens are excluded or substituted according to the diet card and allergy alert.

Yes No N/A

NPO or clear liquid status followed when applicable critical (required)

Verify trays for NPO, clear liquid, or other restricted statuses are handled correctly and not released in error.

Yes No N/A

Tray Labeling and Presentation

Tray label is legible and complete

Verify the tray label includes the required identifiers and is readable at the point of service.

Yes No N/A

Special instructions are reflected on the tray

Check for instructions such as no straws, no added salt, sauce on the side, or other documented directions.

Yes No N/A

Hot and cold items are separated appropriately

Confirm tray presentation supports safe service and prevents quality or temperature issues during delivery.

Yes No N/A

Tray is clean and free of spills or foreign material

Inspect the tray surface and meal area for spills, debris, or contamination before release.

Yes No N/A

Controls and Corrective Actions

Non-conformances documented

Record each deficiency found during the audit, including tray number and issue type.

Yes No N/A

Incorrect tray removed before leaving kitchen critical (required)

Verify any tray with a critical mismatch was intercepted and corrected before service.

Yes No N/A

Corrective action assigned

Follow-up required for repeated errors

Flag recurring tray line errors for trend review, coaching, or process review.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Tray Line Accuracy Audit

Audit Details

Tray-to-Diet Card Match

Therapeutic Diet and Texture Compliance

Tray Labeling and Presentation

Controls and Corrective Actions

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