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Australian Restaurant & F&B Compliance Checklist

Complete inspection checklist covering FSANZ Food Standards Code, AS 1851 kitchen fire safety, WHS Act workplace safety, NCC 2022 building standards, and Disability Standards. Be audit-ready for health and fire inspections.

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Updated Feb 2026

The Hidden Cost of Manual Compliance

Australian food businesses must comply with FSANZ food safety standards, AS 1851 fire protection, WHS workplace safety, and state health department requirements - each with different frequencies and documentation needs.

4.1M
Australians affected
by foodborne illness each year - Food Safety Information Council estimate
50%
of restaurant fires
start in commercial kitchens from cooking equipment - AFAC reports
A$44,000
maximum penalty
for food safety breaches per offence under State Food Acts
Star Rating
display required
many councils require food safety scores displayed publicly

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Complete Australian Compliance Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your Australian restaurant or food service meets all regulatory requirements. Click any section to expand or collapse.

Temperature Control

Food Storage & Handling

Cleaning & Sanitisation

Personal Hygiene & Training

Pest Control

Kitchen Exhaust Hood System

Kitchen Fire Suppression

Fire Extinguishers

Cooking Equipment Safety

Fire Detection & Alarm

Fire Suppression (Building)

Egress & Emergency Systems

HVAC & Refrigeration

Electrical & Plumbing

Kitchen Hazards

Chemical Safety

Manual Handling

Emergency Preparedness

Entrance & Approach

Dining Area

Facilities

Waste Management

Water & Energy

Noise & Odour

Total inspection items: 150+ tasks across 6 compliance categories
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Temperature Monitoring

Coolrooms/freezers: 24/7 automated temperature logging with instant alerts
Display fridges and bain-marie: Real-time deviation alerts before food spoils

Kitchen Hood & Fire Safety

Exhaust hood airflow: Monitor ventilation effectiveness and filter loading
Grease buildup sensors: Alert when cleaning is required

Environmental & Utilities

Water usage: Track consumption and detect leaks instantly
CO detection: Immediate alerts for combustion issues

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Disclaimer

This checklist is based on Australian Standards including FSANZ Food Standards Code, Safe Food Australia, AS 1851:2012, WHS Act 2011, and Disability Standards 2010. Requirements may vary by state, building type, and food service classification. Always verify specific requirements with your local health department, fire authority, and council.

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Last updated: February 2026