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Restaurant screening

Restaurant Background Checks Built for Fast Hiring and Safer Dining Experiences

Restaurant hiring moves fast — peak season, last-minute shifts, scaling across locations. We help you screen candidates quickly, stay compliant, and make confident decisions without slowing down your team.

Restaurant hero — 3rd Degree Screening background checks for hospitality hiring
Screening that keeps pace

90% in under 36 hours

Without slowing down your team

PBSA

PBSA Accredited

Background Screening Association

FCRA

FCRA Certified Staff

Fair Credit Reporting Act

US Based

100% US-Based

Support and Operations

Licensed PI Agency

Licensed Private Investigative Agency

State-Licensed & Bonded

Operational pressure

Why Restaurant Hiring Requires Speed, Consistency & Smarter Risk Management

High turnover. Tight timelines. Every hire carries risk. For multi-location groups, inconsistent screening and shifting regulations make it even harder.

  • Fast checks that support high-volume hiring
  • Consistent workflows across every location
  • Built-in compliance — federal, state & local
  • Automated disclosures & adverse action
  • Centralized tools for managers & leadership
  • U.S.-based support, always available

Screening menu

Comprehensive Screening, Built Around Your Needs

Apply the right level of screening by role, risk, and responsibility — without overcomplicating your process.

Criminal Background Checks

Criminal Background Checks

National, county, federal, and sex offender records across 2,500+ courthouses — fast.

SSN Trace & Identity

SSN Trace & Identity

Validate SSN details, uncover aliases, addresses, and jurisdictions tied to every candidate.

Employment Verification

Employment Verification

Confirm past roles, dates, and reasons for leaving — critical for managers and leadership.

Compliance Services

Compliance Services

Automated disclosures, adverse action notices, and rules-based adjudication built in.

Drug Screening

Drug Screening

Urine, hair follicle, oral fluid, instant, and lab-based testing — your choice.

Motor Vehicle Records

Motor Vehicle Records

License status, violations, DUI history for delivery drivers and company vehicle operators.

90%

Under 36 hours

vs 5–10 days elsewhere

99%

1-contact support

US-based, always

9.5

Avg. client tenure

Years of partnership

50+

ATS integrations

Connect to your existing tools

Higher standard

How 3rd Degree Sets a Higher Standard for Restaurant Screening

PBSA-accredited. National capabilities with a customer-first model. The resources of a national provider — the responsiveness of a dedicated partner.

Restaurant ID verification visual.

No setup fees or minimums

Start screening when you need to — no upfront costs or contracts.

24–90 hour turnaround

Keep candidates moving. Timely results reduce drop-off and hiring delays.

Locked-in pricing

Predictable costs. No surprise rate changes as your hiring scales.

U.S.-based support, 24/7

Real people who know your account — not offshore ticket queues.

No offshore criminal checks

Domestic screening by trained professionals for accuracy and accountability.

ATS & HRIS integrations

Connect screening directly to the hiring tools your team already uses.

Standardized across locations

The team helped us standardize screening across locations without slowing down store-level hiring.

MS

Maria Santos

Director of People Operations

Fast answers, clear workflows

Fast answers and clear workflows made it easier for managers to move candidates through the process.

JP

James Porter

Regional Operations Lead

Compliance and urgency

We needed a partner that understood compliance and urgency. 3rd Degree gave us both.

AC

Alyssa Chen

HR Manager

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions restaurant teams ask before starting with us. Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out — we usually respond within an hour.

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to walk you through the specifics of your program.

See Pricing

It depends on risk and responsibility, not just job title. Roles with access to cash, alcohol, or customer data need more thorough screening than entry-level positions.

Build a safer team without slowing down hiring.

Get the background screening support your restaurant needs to make confident hiring decisions and create a safer, more reliable experience for your customers.

Professional restaurant and hospitality staff standing together
Restaurant team ready to help

Ready when you are

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Build a safer team without slowing down hiring. Get the background screening support your restaurant needs.

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