Free Cleaning Schedule Template (UK) — PDF & Excel
The cleaning plan and the signed proof it happened — the two-part record EHOs look for, ready to print.
An EHO wants to see two things on cleaning: a schedule (what gets cleaned, how, with what, how often) and a signed record that it actually happened. This template gives you both.
⬇ Download PDF (print-ready)⬇ Download Excel (editable)
Free for use within your organisation. No sign-up required — if it saves you time, a link back to this page is always appreciated.
What's in the template
- Cleaning schedule — area/item, frequency, method, chemical & dilution, contact time, responsibility
- Daily record sheet — initialled by the person who cleaned, countersigned by a supervisor
How to use it
Fill the schedule once (laminate it), then print the record sheets in batches. The detail that impresses inspectors is contact time — sanitisers need minutes on the surface to work, and recording it shows you know that. Match the chemicals column to your COSHH register.
Full guidance: cleaning schedules for food businesses.
Sources
food.gov.ukFSA — Safer Food Better Business (cleaning safe method)