Closing Checklist for Tea Dispensers, Sealing Machines and Blenders

CLOSING CHECKLIST: Tea Dispensers, Sealing Machine, Blenders
Date: ____________ Closer: Maria Finish time: 10:00 pm

Setup
[ ] Put on clean gloves
[ ] Get cloths, brushes, and a clean sink or bucket ready
[ ] Mix the red bucket sanitizer and check it with a test strip, following the label and the sheet on the wall
[ ] Wash hands before starting

Tea Dispenser 1 (Jasmine green)
[ ] Switch it off and unplug it first (dry hands)
[ ] Empty or cover leftover tea following the shop's usual rule
[ ] Take off the taps, lids, and drip tray
[ ] Wash, rinse, and sanitize the removable parts
[ ] Brush the tap opening to clear tea residue
[ ] Wipe the outside and the front of the machine with a lightly damp cloth, only while it is unplugged
[ ] Let all parts air dry, then put them back
[ ] Check for leaks or sticky spots
[ ] Plug it back in only if the owner wants it running overnight

Tea Dispenser 2 (Black tea)
[ ] Switch it off and unplug it first (dry hands)
[ ] Empty or cover leftover tea following the shop's usual rule
[ ] Take off the taps, lids, and drip tray
[ ] Wash, rinse, and sanitize the removable parts
[ ] Brush the tap opening to clear tea residue
[ ] Wipe the outside and the front of the machine with a lightly damp cloth, only while it is unplugged
[ ] Let all parts air dry, then put them back
[ ] Check for leaks or sticky spots. The taps have been dripping, so write what you see in "Problems found"
[ ] Plug it back in only if the owner wants it running overnight

Sealing Machine (Qingdao, auto cutter)
[ ] Turn it off and unplug it first
[ ] Remove loose film scraps and spilled bits from the cup area
[ ] Wipe the sealing plate and cutter area with a cloth that is only lightly damp, no water poured or sprayed on the machine
[ ] Wipe the outside and the counter around it
[ ] Check the film roll is loaded and the cutter looks clean
[ ] Plug it back in only if the owner wants it on overnight, otherwise leave it off

Blender 1
[ ] Switch off and unplug the blender base first (dry hands)
[ ] Empty the pitcher and rinse out leftovers right away
[ ] Wash with warm soapy water and a brush, including the blade, the underside of the lid, and the gasket
[ ] Rinse, sanitize, and set upside down to air dry
[ ] Wipe the base and cord with a lightly damp cloth, only while unplugged, keeping the base out of water
[ ] Plug it back in only when dry and if the owner wants it plugged in

Blender 2 (slush blender, the loud one)
[ ] Switch off and unplug the blender base first (dry hands)
[ ] Empty the pitcher and rinse out leftovers right away
[ ] Wash with warm soapy water and a brush, including the blade, the underside of the lid, and the gasket
[ ] Rinse, sanitize, and set upside down to air dry
[ ] Wipe the base and cord with a lightly damp cloth, only while unplugged, keeping the base out of water
[ ] Listen for odd noise and note it below if it sounds worse than usual
[ ] Plug it back in only when dry and if the owner wants it plugged in

Wrap-up
[ ] Empty and clean the drip trays and drain
[ ] Wipe the counters near all machines
[ ] Take out the trash from the prep area
[ ] Put used cloths in the laundry
[ ] Check every machine is off or set the way the owner wants it overnight

Weekly (Sunday)
[ ] Deep clean both tea dispensers, following the manufacturer directions if you have them

Problems found
Black tea dispenser taps dripping: ______________________
Slush blender noise: ______________________
Anything left undone: ______________________
Closer sign-off: __________ Time: ________

Questions for you

• Do you have the manuals for the dispensers, the Qingdao sealer, and the blenders? Without them, the dispenser, sealer, and blender steps above are general and should be checked against the manual.
• Should the sealing machine, dispensers, and blenders stay plugged in overnight or be switched off?
• Please confirm the sanitizer directions with the label and your local health department rules.