Food Waste Audit Checklist Form
Document and assess food waste in your kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, or food service area.
Audit Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Audit Location
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Auditor Name
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Area or Shift Audited
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Please Select
Kitchen
Cafeteria
Dining Hall
Storage Area
Breakfast Shift
Lunch Shift
Dinner Shift
Key Waste Observations (Select all that apply)
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Excess prepared food
Improper storage
Expired ingredients
Overproduction
Plate waste
Food Waste Categories (Select all that apply)
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Vegetable waste
Meat waste
Dairy waste
Bakery waste
Prepared food waste
Primary Reasons for Waste (Select all that apply)
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Overproduction
Improper forecasting
Spoilage
Poor portion control
Customer returns
Estimated Total Food Waste (kg or lbs)
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Action(s) for Follow-Up (Select all that apply)
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Staff training
Menu adjustment
Improve storage
Adjust production levels
Review forecasting
Additional Comments / Notes
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