Security Camera System for a Restaurant
Restaurant cameras protect the cash, settle slip-and-fall and order disputes, show how the kitchen is run, and watch the back door where most inside theft happens. Here is a layout that covers it all.
Where the cameras go
| Spot | Cameras | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Front entrance | 1 | Faces of everyone who comes in, and the host stand. |
| Register or POS | 1 per register | Cash, card payments and refunds. |
| Kitchen | 1 | Food safety, workplace accidents and stock. |
| Dining room and bar | 1 to 2 | Customer disputes, falls and the bar shelf. |
| Back door and dumpster area | 2 | Deliveries, staff coming and going, and what leaves through the back. |
| Parking | 1 panoramic | Car damage claims and late-night safety for staff. |
Example system: 8 cameras
A restaurant with one entrance, one register, a kitchen, a dining room with a bar, a back door and a small lot. Prices load live from silarius.com.
| Hardware total | … |
The recorder powers all 8 cameras directly. In a greasy kitchen, wipe the dome cover every few weeks. Cable, mounts and installation are extra.
Plan your own restaurant. Upload the floor plan, place each camera and see exactly what it covers, with a full priced parts list. Free.
Plan my restaurantRecording and storage
Thirty days is enough for most restaurants; keep 60 if you handle a lot of delivery or insurance claims. The storage calculator sizes the drive for any mix of cameras.
Worth adding
- Watch from your phone: check the dining room and the kitchen from anywhere in the free app.
- Off-site copy: Silarius Cloud from $6.99 per camera per month.
- After-hours monitoring: Silarius Live Monitoring watches the building after closing.
Questions
Can I put a camera in a restaurant kitchen?
Yes, kitchens are a normal place for cameras. Avoid restrooms and changing areas, and check your state’s rules on recording sound.
How many cameras does a restaurant need?
A typical restaurant needs 6 to 12: entrance, each register, kitchen, dining room, bar, back door and parking.