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Restaurant Closing Checklist Template (Free)

Close your restaurant cleanly and safely every night with this free closing checklist. Print it or run it as a mobile checklist with sign-off.

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12 checks across 3 sections Free printable PDF Tap items to check them off

1Kitchen

  • Clean and sanitize all surfaces and equipment
  • Store food correctly and label with dates
  • Record closing fridge and freezer temperatures
  • Empty and clean grease traps as scheduled
  • Turn off and clean cooking equipment

2Front of house

  • Clean tables, floors, and restrooms
  • Reconcile till and secure cash
  • Restock for tomorrow
  • Turn off music and non-essential lights

3Security

  • Check all doors and windows are locked
  • Set alarm
  • Confirm gas and equipment are off

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Frequently asked questions

What should a restaurants checklist include?

A good Restaurant Closing Checklist covers kitchen, front of house, security. This free template includes those 3 sections with 12 practical checks you can print or run digitally.

Is this restaurant closing checklist free?

Yes. This template is free to print or save as a PDF. You can also run it as a live, mobile checklist in RakuOps, where each run is timestamped, attributable, and turns failures into tracked follow-up. Start a free 14-day trial, no credit card required.

How do I use this template?

Print it and tick items by hand, or click each item on this page to check it off. To run it across a team with photo evidence, assignments, and an audit trail, use it as a live checklist in RakuOps.