

Cruise Ship Manual
Cruise Ship Standard Operating Procedures & Manual
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USPH CHECKLIST FOR SANITATION AND FOOD HANDLING
FOOD HANDLING CHECKLIST
F&B MANAGER AND CHIEF SANITATION
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Ensure that all food handlers are using plastic gloves
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Continuous observations for possible cross contamination
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Monitor refrigerators’ temperature
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Hand contact with food, drink, ice or the surface of containers which came into contact with food
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Ensure that all food department personnel, when on duty, wear a hat
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Potential contamination of food due to perspiration of food handlers caused by inadequate ventilation and/or exhaust system
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Uncovered food containers within refrigerators
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The “Nesting” of stacking of food containers in such manner that the food is exposed to contamination
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The re-use of original product containers designed for single use
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Unclean, uncovered containers used for the storage of flour, sugar, seasoning, meats or other food
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Improper storage of food in galley, refrigerated space and dry store rooms. All food must be stored at a minimal distance of 6 inches off any deck and preferably 12 inches
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Food not properly wrapped or covered during storage
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Hand contact with food contact surfaces of clean utensils and equipment used for the preparation, serving and storage of potentially hazardous food
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The re-use of single service food containers or utensils
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Use of outdated fresh milk in open container
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The nesting of eggs and other food items
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Storage of display items including ice, not intended for human consumption in the same refrigerator or other area with food


