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Daily Cleaning

• [ ] Front of House:
  • [ ] Sweep and mop all floors
  • [ ] Wipe down all tables and chairs
  • [ ] Clean and sanitize restrooms
  • [ ] Disinfect high-touch areas (door handles, light switches)
  • [ ] Empty trash bins and replace liners
  • [ ] Clean glass doors and windows
• [ ] Back of House:
  • [ ] Sweep and mop kitchen floors
  • [ ] Sanitize prep areas and surfaces
  • [ ] Clean and sanitize cutting boards
  • [ ] Wash cooking equipment and utensils
  • [ ] Clean grill, griddle, and other cooking surfaces
  • [ ] Empty trash bins and replace liners
• [ ] Bar Area:
  • [ ] Wipe down bar top and stools
  • [ ] Clean and polish taps and spouts
  • [ ] Empty drip trays and clean inside coolers
  • [ ] Wash and sanitize glassware

Weekly Cleaning

• [ ] Front of House:
  • [ ] Dust and polish all fixtures and fittings
  • [ ] Vacuum and clean upholstery
  • [ ] Clean and polish wooden surfaces
  • [ ] Deep clean restrooms
• [ ] Back of House:
  • [ ] Deep clean ovens and stovetops
  • [ ] Clean and sanitize walk-in coolers and freezers
  • [ ] Descale sinks and faucets
  • [ ] Clean walls and ceilings
• [ ] Bar Area:
  • [ ] Deep clean ice bins and machines
  • [ ] Check and replace soda and beer lines if necessary
  • [ ] Deep clean shelves and storage areas

Monthly Cleaning

• [ ] Front of House:
  • [ ] Deep clean carpets and floors
  • [ ] Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs as needed
  • [ ] Check and clean air vents and ducts
• [ ] Back of House:
  • [ ] Inspect and clean exhaust hoods and filters
  • [ ] Deep clean behind and under all equipment
  • [ ] Check and replace pest traps
• [ ] Bar Area:
  • [ ] Clean and sanitize wine and liquor storage areas
  • [ ] Check expiration dates on all bottled beverages

Quarterly/Semi-Annual Cleaning

• [ ] General:
  • [ ] Inspect and deep clean entire HVAC system
  • [ ] Pressure wash exterior areas including patios and walkways
  • [ ] Deep clean and sanitize dumpster area
  • [ ] Review and replenish first aid and emergency supplies

Annual Cleaning

• [ ] General:
  • [ ] Conduct a complete deep cleaning of the entire restaurant
  • [ ] Inspect and repair as needed: flooring, walls, ceilings, and fixtures
  • [ ] Service and maintain all restaurant equipment

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