Health Inspection Cleaning Checklist for Houston Businesses

Commercial Cleaning Checklist to Pass Health Inspections

Use this checklist to walk your Houston facility before your next health inspection. It covers the five areas inspectors fail businesses for most often.

Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

• Degrease hood, filters, and exhaust fan
• Sanitize all food prep surfaces with EPA-registered disinfectant
• Clean under and behind cooking equipment
• Empty and sanitize grease traps
• Wipe down walk-in cooler shelves and gaskets
• Sweep, mop, and degrease floors and floor drains

Restroom Sanitation Checklist

• Disinfect toilets, urinals, and partitions
• Sanitize sinks, faucets, and counters
• Refill soap, paper, and sanitizer dispensers
• Mop floors with germicidal solution
• Empty and disinfect trash receptacles
• Check for leaks, mildew, and grout damage

High-Touch Disinfection Points

• Door handles and push plates
• Light switches and thermostats
• POS terminals and tablets
• Phones and shared keyboards
• Handrails and elevator buttons
• Faucet handles and dispensers

What Inspectors Fail Businesses For

• Visible grease on hoods, ducts, or floors

• Missing or expired hood-cleaning sticker
• Improper sanitizer concentration
• Dirty or broken floor drains
• Pest evidence in storage or prep areas
• No documentation of cleaning schedule

Pre-Inspection Prep Tips

1. Schedule a deep clean 48 hours before your inspection window opens
2. Pull cleaning logs and have them ready in a binder
3. Confirm hood cleaning is current — book hood cleaning if not
4. Walk the kitchen and restrooms with the checklist above
5. Address any pest sightings immediately

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often should commercial cleaning be done?

A: It depends on the facility, but most require weekly or daily cleaning.

Q: What is high dusting?

A: Cleaning ceilings, vents, and elevated surfaces.

Q: Is hood cleaning required?

A: Yes, to meet fire and health regulations.