Kitchen Audit
Effective hygiene practices are promoted and
implemented.
Element 2.1.3
Cook’s Name:
Nominated Supervisor’s Name:
Room Educators Names:
Date:
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Is the kitchen located and designed in a way that prevents children from accessing potentially harmful
substances and objects?
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Are sharp knives in a locked draw or cupboard?
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Are chemicals and medications properly labelled and stored securely?
Are Safety Data Sheets (formerly Material safety Data Sheets) clearly displayed in areas where chemicals
are kept?
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Are drawers and cupboards closed immediately after use?
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Are childproof latches on all drawers and cupboards and do they work?
Are there see through sections or warning signs fitted to doors in high traffic areas, especially where they
open into hallways/walkways?
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Are the doors in good repair and do they swing easily?
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Are doors free of splinters or sharp surfaces?
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Does the layout give staff space to work and move freely?
Do educators/staff prepare and consume hot food and drinks away from children and areas that children
can access?
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Are appliances such as microwaves mounted at a height that is accessible to every adult in the workplace?
Are colour coded chopping boards use? For example use RED for Meat, YELLOW for Chicken, GREEN for
Fruit and Vegetables.
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Are different coloured sponges used in the kitchen compared to bathrooms and children's rooms?
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Are cutlery, mugs and dishes regularly cleaned and stowed away?
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Are ovens clean and in good repair?
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Are tiles and cooking utensils clean and in good repair?
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Are all water containers emptied after use?
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Are clean dishcloths and tea towels available?
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Are refrigerators and cooking appliances regularly cleaned and the contents checked?
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Is the kitchen cleaning schedule displayed and adhered to (ie: signed off when done)?
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Are cleaning materials put away after each use?
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Is there dedicated cleaning material (paper cloths etc) for cleaning spills on the floor?
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Is the kitchen clear of garbage and litter?
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Are floors kept clear of substances that may cause falls and slips?
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Do all bins have liners and lids?
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Are rubbish containers emptied before they are overflowing?
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Are garbage bins emptied every day then washed, sanitised and dried.
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Is a fire blanket kept next to cooking facilities?
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Are electrical appliances unplugged when not in use and stored appropriately?
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Are leads placed so they don’t obstruct movement or present a safety hazard?
Is electrical equipment which is exposed to moisture, heat, etc regularly tested by a licensed tradesperson
and a record kept? The record may be kept as a tag or in another form.
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Are light fittings clean and free of dust?
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Is there access to natural light?
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Is the kitchen well ventilated?
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Is an exhaust fan installed?
Areas that need addressing:
Actions Required
Date for Actions Required to be completed