DAILY FOOD HYGIENE CHECKS
Free food hygiene daily checklist template
A printable opening, service and closing checklist for UK takeaways and independent restaurants.
Educational template only. Adapt it to your food-safety system and the current requirements of your regulator.
Business and shift details
Opening checks
Corrective action / initials: __________________________________
During service
Corrective action / initials: __________________________________
Closing checks
Corrective action / initials: __________________________________
End-of-day review
Outstanding action: __________________________________________________________
Assigned to: ____________________ Due by: ____________________
Manager sign-off: ____________________
Frequently asked questions
What daily food hygiene records should a takeaway keep?
Records should match the business and its food-safety management system. Common examples include temperature, cleaning, opening and closing, allergen, illness and corrective-action records.
Can I print this daily food hygiene checklist?
Yes. Use the Print or save as PDF button to create a paper checklist or PDF from your browser.
Does every item need a written record?
Your documented controls should be proportionate and follow your food-safety management system and local authority guidance. This checklist is a practical prompt, not official advice.
Turn the paper checklist into inspection evidence
PassReady keeps daily checks, corrective actions and reports together for the next inspection.