Daily Kitchen Hygiene Checklist for Indian Restaurants (FSSAI Compliant)
Free kitchen hygiene checklist covering cleaning, food safety, and FSSAI standards for Indian restaurants.
Quick Answer
Follow a daily hygiene checklist: hand washing every 30 minutes, surface sanitisation every 2 hours, fridge temp check twice daily, pest inspection weekly, and deep clean monthly. FSSAI inspectors check all of these — non-compliance leads to fines or licence suspension.
Daily Hygiene Checklist
Print and laminate this checklist. Opening shift lead signs off daily.
- Staff hand wash on arrival + every 30 min during service
- Sanitise all prep surfaces before and after each task
- Check fridge temps: ≤4°C (log twice daily)
- Inspect food for spoilage before prep begins
- Clean and sanitise cutting boards between proteins
- Empty and clean drain strainers
- Mop floors with anti-bacterial solution after service
- Dispose food waste in covered bins (never overnight)
Weekly and Monthly Deep Clean
Weekly: deep clean fridge interiors, descale equipment, wash walls behind cooking stations, pest trap check. Monthly: hood filter deep clean, floor grout scrub, equipment calibration, staff hygiene retraining.
FSSAI surprise inspections happen — restaurants with documented daily checklists pass 90%+ of the time vs 40% without documentation.
Show Customers Your Hygiene Standards
Post-clean kitchens deserve recognition. Add your FSSAI licence number and hygiene commitment to your DineCard digital menu. Customers scanning your QR code see you take food safety seriously.
Transparency builds trust — especially important for new restaurants building reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does FSSAI inspect restaurants?
Varies by licence type and complaint history. High-risk categories get inspected 2–4 times/year. Surprise inspections are common.
What happens if I fail a hygiene inspection?
Improvement notice first, then fines (₹25,000–5 lakh), then licence suspension for repeat violations.
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