Perform BOH Inspection using eAuditor
BOH Inspection Photos refer to images taken in the Back of House (BOH) areas of a business, typically in retail, hospitality, or food service. These photos document cleanliness, organization, safety, and compliance in non-customer-facing areas like storage rooms, kitchens, and staff areas.
What is a BOH Inspection?
A Back of House BOH inspection is an evaluation of the non-public areas of a facility — typically where operations, maintenance, food preparation, or staff activities occur. It’s done to ensure:
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Safety
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Cleanliness
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Compliance with health and safety codes
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Operational efficiency
What’s Checked in a BOH Inspection?
It depends on the industry, but usually includes:
Restaurants / Hospitality:
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Kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
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Food storage and labeling
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Equipment maintenance (e.g., ovens, freezers, ventilation)
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Pest control measures
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Staff hygiene practices
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Waste disposal methods
Facilities / Industrial:
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Boiler rooms and mechanical systems
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Electrical panels and equipment safety
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Maintenance logs (like boiler logbooks)
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Fire suppression systems
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Storage of hazardous materials
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Cleanliness and organization
Why It Matters
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Ensures health and safety compliance
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Prevents regulatory fines
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Maintains equipment longevity
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Improves operational standards
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Enhances staff accountability
Performing a BOH Photos Inspection Using eAuditor
eAuditor helps streamline Back of House (BOH) inspections by capturing and documenting cleanliness, safety, organization, and compliance in non-customer areas.
Steps to Conduct a BOH Photos Inspection Using eAuditor
- Set Up a BOH Inspection Template
- Open eAuditor and create a BOH Photos Inspection template.
- Include key sections:
- General Information (Date, Inspector, Store/Facility Location)
- Cleanliness & Hygiene (Storage, floors, trash areas, restrooms)
- Stock & Inventory (Proper storage, FIFO compliance, stock levels)
- Equipment & Maintenance (Refrigerators, ovens, POS, fire safety)
- Safety Compliance (Fire exits, PPE, hazard management)
- Staff Areas (Locker rooms, break areas, workstation tidiness)
- Capture BOH Photos & Document Findings
- Use eAuditor’s photo capture tool to take real-time images.
- Add notes and annotations to highlight issues or best practices.
- Mark areas as Pass, Needs Attention, or Fail based on compliance.
- Assign & Track Corrective Actions
- Flag non-compliant areas and assign actions to responsible staff.
- Set priority levels and deadlines for issue resolution.
- Use eAuditor’s real-time notifications to alert managers.
- Generate & Share Reports
- Export a BOH Photos Report in PDF or CSV format.
- Share reports with managers, compliance officers, or corporate teams.
- Schedule recurring inspections for continuous compliance.
