Restaurants and other food serving outlets are prime targets for theft. Not only is cash from paying customers attractive to would be burglars, the kitchen and restaurant are also home to many valuable pieces of equipment and appliances. So, not only should all establishments be fitted with electronic alarm systems for gas and electrical leaks or fires, but for building security purposes as well.
Access to and from the establishment should be safe, well lit and clearly marked as such. CCTV cameras should be installed at strategic areas of the restaurants (especially near cash registers), with customers being made aware that they are functioning.
For establishments with a safe on premises, it is not advisable to have the combination or key stored anywhere near to the safe. Safe combinations should be changed each time an employee with access to the safe is terminated.
When locking up, the restaurant should be checked for hidden spaces where people can hide, while walk-in freezers and coolers must be capable of being locked and unlocked from both inside and outside.
All security equipment should be inspected to ensure that it is working well.