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1 RECEIVAL

  • 1.1 - Protection from Contamination

  • 5(1) of 3.2.2 A food business must take all practicable measures to ensure it only accepts food that is protected from the likelihood of contamination. KEY POINTS · Food only delivered when someone is at the business to assess and accept the items (wherever possible) · Food deliveries checked randomly for signs of contamination. · Packaging of food sound and undamaged. · All foods protected from animals, dust, etc. · Food protected from cross-contamination, ie: raw and ready to eat foods stored separately · Food stored in containers suitable for food contact. SNC EVIDENCE

  • 1.2 - Identification/traceability of food

  • 5(2) of 3.2.2
    A food business must provide, to the reasonable satisfaction of an authorised officer upon request, the following information relating to food on the food premises:
    (a) the name and business address in Australia of the vendor, manufacturer or packer or, in the case of food imported into Australia, the name and business address in Australia of the importer; and
    (b) the prescribed name or, if there is no prescribed name, an appropriate designation of the food.

    KEY POINTS

    All packaged foods are labelled, or if unlabelled the source and content of the food is able to be identified

    SNC


    EVIDENCE
    Approved suppliers list – RECORD

  • 1.3 - Temperature control of PHF

  • 5(3) of 3.2.2 A food business must, when receiving potentially hazardous food, take all practicable measures to ensure it only accepts potentially hazardous food that is at a temperature of: (a) 5ºC or below; or (b) 60ºC or above, unless the food business transporting the food demonstrates that the temperature of the food, having regard to the time taken to transport the food, will not adversely affect the microbiological safety of the food. 5(4) of 3.2.2 A food business must, when receiving potentially hazardous food, take all practicable measures to ensure that food which is intended to be received frozen, is frozen when it is accepted. KEY POINTS • PHF only accepted at 5ºC or below or 60ºC or above, • PHF only accepted at another temp if the delivery has been for a controlled period of time that has not affected the safety of the food (must be documented) • Frozen foods, frozen when accepted, ie: food not thawing? SNC PHF delivered out of temperature control (allow 5°C deviation) EVIDENCE Record of deliveries Working thermometer

2 STORAGE

  • 2.3 - Temperature control of PHF

  • 6(2) of 3.2.2 A food business must, when storing potentially hazardous food: (a) store it under temperature control; and (b) if it is food that is intended to be stored frozen, ensure the food remains frozen during storage. KEY POINTS · PHF’s stored at or below 5ºC or at or above 60ºC or · PHF’s stored at another temperature for a controlled period of time that will not affect the safety of the food (must be documented) · PHF’s intended to be stored frozen remain frozen during storage. SNC Temperature control of PHF* (allow 5°C deviation) · Cold food below 5oC · Hot food above 60oC · Frozen food hard · Other control -2/4 hr. rule EVIDENCE Observation/monitoring Records to verify temperatures Working thermometer

3 PROCESSING

  • 3.6 - Reheating of PHF

  • 7(4) of 3.2.2 A food business must, when reheating previously cooked and cooled potentially hazardous food to hold it hot, use a heat process that rapidly heats the food to a temperature of 60ºC or above, unless the food business demonstrates that the heating process used will not adversely affect the microbiological safety of the food. KEY POINTS · PHF reheated quickly (ie: not greater than 2 hours) to above 75oC · Bain maries not used for reheating · PHF reheated once only SNC EVIDENCE Process/Activity Log (RECORD)

4. DISPLAY

  • 4.2 - Temperature control of PHF

  • 8(5) of 3.2.2 A food business must, when displaying potentially hazardous food: (a) display it under temperature control; and (b) if it is food that is intended to be displayed frozen, ensure the food remains frozen when displayed. KEY POINTS · PHF maintained at or below 5ºC or at or above 60ºC or · PHF maintained at another temperature for a controlled period of time that will not affect the safety of the food (must be documented) · Food intended to be displayed frozen remain frozen during display” · Frozen food sold defrosted – labelled as such SNC Temperature control of PHF* (allow 5°C deviation) · Hot food above 60oC · Frozen food hard · Cold Food below 5oC · Other control -2/4 hr. rule EVIDENCE Storage Temp RECORD

5. PACKAGING

  • Does packaging comply with labelling requirements?

6. TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION

  • 6.1 - Protection from contamination

  • 10(a) of 3.2.2 A food business must, when transporting food protect all food from the likelihood of contamination KEY POINTS · Care taken to ensure packaging does not become damaged eg: through poor handling, exposure to rain, etc · Care taken to ensure packaging does not become contaminated eg: through exposure to chemicals. · Food transported so as to protect it from cross-contamination, ie: ready to eat foods protected from raw foods · Food covered & in appropriate containers · Food Transport Vehicle clean · No chemicals or animals in vehicle. SNC EVIDENCE

  • 6.2 - Temperature control of PHF

  • 10 of 3.2.2 A food business must, when transporting food: (a) protect all food from the likelihood of contamination; (b) transport potentially hazardous food under temperature control; and (c) ensure that potentially hazardous food which is intended to be transported frozen remains frozen during transportation. KEY POINTS · PHF maintained at or below 5ºC or at or above 60ºC during transport and distribution or · PHF transport/distributed at another temperature during for a controlled period of time that will not affect the safety of the food (must be documented) · PHF intended to be transported frozen, kept frozen SNC Ready to Eat PHF transported out of temperature control for prolonged periods. EVIDENCE Process/Activity Record Time log record RECORD

7. RECALLS/FOOD DISPOSAL

  • 7.1 - Food for disposal not sold/recall process

  • 11 of 3.2.2 A food business must ensure that food for disposal is held and kept separate until it is: (a) destroyed or otherwise used or disposed of so that it cannot be used for human consumption; (b) returned to its supplier; (c) further processed in a way that ensures its safety and suitability; or (d) ascertained to be safe and suitable. Food for disposal’ means food that is subject to recall; has been returned; is not safe or suitable; or is reasonably suspected of not being safe or suitable. A food business must clearly identify any food that is held and kept separate in accordance with subclause (1) as returned food, recalled food, or food that is or may not be safe or suitable, as the case may be. A food business must not sell food that has been already served to a person to another person unless the food was completely wrapped when served and has remained completely wrapped. 12 of 3.2.2 A food business engaged in the wholesale supply, manufacture or importation of food must: (a) have in place a system to ensure the recall of unsafe food; (b) set out this system in a written document and make this document available to an authorised officer upon request; and (c) comply with this system when recalling unsafe food. KEY POINTS Food Disposal (All food businesses) Food for disposal separated and identified so it is not accidentally sold or used NB: food for disposal includes food subject to recall, returned food, food that is not safe or suitable (eg: contaminated by foreign matter, pathogenic bacteria or perished). Food Recall (Wholesale suppliers/manufacturers/importers only) System in place to ensure the recall of unsafe food Written documentation available upon request System complied with when recalling unsafe food SNC EVIDENCE Documented recall system in place (Wholesale, manufacturer, importer)

8. HEALTH HYGIENE & KNOWLEDGE

  • 8.5 - Food handling - skills & knowledge

  • 3 of 3.2.2 A food business must ensure that persons undertaking or supervising food handling operations have: (a) skills in food safety and food hygiene matters; and (b) knowledge of food safety and food hygiene matters, commensurate with their work activities. Subclause (1) does not apply to a food business in relation to persons undertaking food handling operations for fundraising events, that is, events: (a) that raise funds solely for community or charitable causes and not for personal financial gain; and (b) at which only food is sold that is not potentially hazardous or which is to be consumed immediately after thorough cooking. KEY POINTS · Food handlers/supervisors understand the principles of food safety and hygiene. eg: correct storage temperatures for PHF, cross-contamination, difference b/t detergents and sanitisers etc. · Food handlers/supervisors able to perform tasks necessary to ensure the safety of the food. eg: equipment set at the right temperature, food cooked thoroughly, etc. · Evidence of ongoing education of food handlers and supervisors in food safety and hygiene. eg: in-house training, distribution of relevant docs, attendance at food safety courses, watching of relevant videos, etc. · Food Safety Supervisor training qualifications · Food handlers/FSS have good understanding of cross contamination, temp. control, use of sanitisers etc SNC EVIDENCE FSS Qualification Question food handlers and FSS* – cross contamination, temp. control, use of sanitisers etc

9. PREMISES & HYGIENE

  • 9.1 - Cleanliness of premises, fittings, equipment <br>

  • 19 of 3.2.2 A food business must maintain food premises to a standard of cleanliness where there is no accumulation of: (a) garbage, except in garbage containers; (b) recycled matter, except in containers; (c) food waste; (d) dirt; (e) grease; or (f) other visible matter. A food business must maintain all fixtures, fittings and equipment, having regard to its use, and those parts of vehicles that are used to transport food, to a standard of cleanliness where there is no accumulation of: (a) food waste; (b) dirt; (c) grease; or (d) other visible matter. KEY POINTS · Premises maintained so there is no accumulation of garbage, recycled matter, food waste, dirt, grease or other visible matter · Fixtures, fittings and equipment maintained so there is no accumulation of food waste, dirt, grease or other visible matter · Adequate space between and under fittings and appliances for cleaning · Appliances on castors where possible to assist in cleaning · Appropriate cleaning chemicals used for different surfaces · Chemicals clearly labelled and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions SNC Cleanliness of premises, fittings, equipment - Discretion of EHO EVIDENCE Cleaning schedule in use (RECORD)

  • 9.3 - Suitability and maintenance of premises, fittings and equipment

  • 3 of 3.2.3 The design and construction of food premises must: (a) be appropriate for the activities for which the premises are used; (b) provide adequate space for the activities to be conducted on the food premises and for the fixtures, fittings and equipment used for those activities; (c) permit the food premises to be effectively cleaned and, if necessary, sanitised; and (d) to the extent that is practicable: (i) exclude dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and other contaminants; (ii) not permit the entry of pests; and (iii) not provide harbourage for pests. 10 of 3.2.3 Floors must be designed and constructed in a way that is appropriate for the activities conducted on the food premises and: (a) be able to be effectively cleaned; (b) be unable to absorb grease, food particles or water; (c) be laid so that there is no ponding of water; and (d) to the extent that is practicable, be unable to provide harbourage for pests. The following floors do not have to comply with subclause (2): (a) floors of temporary food premises, including ground surfaces, that are unlikely to pose any risk of contamination of food handled at the food premises; and (b) floors of food premises that are unlikely to pose any risk of contamination of food handled at the food premises provided the food business has obtained the approval in writing of the appropriate enforcement agency for their use. 11 of 3.2.3 Walls and ceilings must be designed and constructed in a way that is appropriate for the activities conducted on the food premises. Walls and ceilings must be provided where they are necessary to protect food from contamination. Walls and ceilings provided in accordance with subclause (2) must be: (a) sealed to prevent the entry of dirt, dust and pests; (b) unable to absorb grease, food particles or water; and (c) able to be easily and effectively cleaned. Walls and ceilings must: (a) be able to be effectively cleaned; and (b) to the extent that is practicable, be unable to provide harbourage for pests. Fixtures, fittings and equipment must be: (a) adequate for the production of safe and suitable food; and (b) fit for their intended use. 12 of 3.2.3 Fixtures and fittings must be designed, constructed, located and installed, and equipment must be designed, constructed, located and, if necessary, installed, so that: (a) there is no likelihood that they will cause food contamination; (b) they are able to be easily and effectively cleaned; (c) adjacent floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces are able to be easily and effectively cleaned; and (d) to the extent that is practicable, they do not provide harbourage for pests. The food contact surfaces of fixtures, fittings and equipment must be: (a) able to be easily and effectively cleaned and, if necessary, sanitised if there is a likelihood that they will cause food contamination; (b) unable to absorb grease, food particles and water if there is a likelihood that they will cause food contamination; and (c) made of material that will not contaminate food. Eating and drinking utensils must be able to be easily and effectively cleaned and sanitised. 21 of 3.2.2 A food business must maintain food premises, fixtures, fittings, equipment, and those parts of vehicles that are used to transport food, in a good state of repair and working order having regard to their use. A food business must not use any chipped, broken or cracked eating or drinking utensils for handling food. KEY POINTS · Premises, fittings and equipment suitable and in good repair. · Floors, walls and ceiling constructed of materials which are smooth, impervious and easy to clean · Floors, walls & ceilings maintained in good condition eg: no flaking paint, broken glass, holes in walls, cracked tiling, etc. · Fixtures, fittings and equipment made of materials that enable easy and effective cleaning and that will not contaminate food · Fixtures, fittings and equipment easily accessible so they can be effectively cleaned and if necessary sanitised · Adequate facilities such as refrigerators, food preparation equipment, sinks, benches etc to cope with demand · Adequate facilities, sinks, benches, refrigeration etc… · Fixtures and fittings (eg: benches, sinks, cupboards, pipes) in good condition · Flow of product ensures cross contamination is minimised (delivery – storage – preparation etc) · Chipped, broken or cracked eating or drinking utensils discarded so they cannot be used for handling food SNC Food premises in state of disrepair that is likely to contaminate food. EVIDENCE Maintenance Schedule

  • 9.4 - Temperature measuring device

  • 22 of 3.2.2 A food business must, at food premises where potentially hazardous food is handled, have a temperature measuring device that: (a) is readily accessible; and (b) can accurately measure the temperature of potentially hazardous food to +/– 1ºC. KEY POINTS · Thermometer readily available · Thermometer accurately measure to +/- 1oC · Is the thermometer a probe thermometer · Business demonstrate the correct use of the thermometer · Thermometer maintained in a good state of repair and working order eg: flat batteries replaced, calibrated regularly (every 6 months) etc. · Swabs available for cleaning thermometer SNC A working probe thermometer accurate to ±1oC is on site EVIDENCE Thermometer calibration (RECORD)

  • 9.6 - Control of animals and pests

  • 24 of 3.2.2 A food business must: (a) subject to paragraph (b), not permit live animals in areas in which food is handled, other than seafood or other fish or shellfish; (b) permit an assistance animal only in dining and drinking areas and other areas used by customers; (c) take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering the food premises; and (d) take all practicable measures to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests on the food premises and those parts of vehicles that are used to transport food. Assistance animal’ means an animal referred to in section 9 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 of the Commonwealth. KEY POINTS · Doors, windows and other areas adequately sealed against entry of pests · Adequate measures taken to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests on the food premises eg: professional pest controller or using sprays, baits or traps. · Animals restricted from food preparation and storage areas · No pest harbourage in external areas or outbuildings SNC Evidence of pest infestation EVIDENCE Pest Control Program (DOC/RECORD) Pest Control Report Bait stations

  • 9.10 - Adequate lighting

  • 7 of 3.2.3 Food premises must have sufficient natural or mechanical ventilation to effectively remove fumes, smoke, steam and vapours from the food premises. 8 of 3.2.3 Food premises must have a lighting system that provides sufficient natural or artificial light for the activities conducted on the food premises. KEY POINTS · Food premises have sufficient natural or suitable mechanical ventilation to effectively remove fumes, smoke, steam and vapours from the food premises · M.E.S*. over all cooking appliances · M.E.S*. clean and working · M.E.S* flues and ductwork clean - internal/external · Sufficient natural or artificial light provided for the activities conducted on the food premises eg: able to see whether areas and equipment are clean, inspect food, etc · Shatterproof fluorescent tubes or covers installed to ensure that lighting is not a potential source of contamination ie: broken glass does not contaminate food SNC EVIDENCE MES service record/receipt

  • 9.11 - Storage of personal effects/chemicals

  • 15 of 3.2.3 Food premises must have adequate storage facilities for the storage of items that are likely to be the source of contamination of food, including chemicals, clothing and personal belongings. Storage facilities must be located where there is no likelihood of stored items contaminating food or food contact surfaces. KEY POINTS · Cleaning equipment, chemicals and other hazardous materials properly stored in an area separate (e.g. room or cupboard) to food preparation and storage · Designated storage area provided for storing clothing and personal items, which is separate from food preparation and storage areas · Adequate storage provided for dirty linen (eg: tea towels, aprons, etc) · Separate facilities provided for storage of employees personal affects · Separate facilities provided for storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment SNC EVIDENCE

  • 9.12 - Adequate toilet facilities

  • 16 of 3.2.3 A food business must ensure that adequate toilets are available for the use of food handlers working for the food business. KEY POINTS · Adequate toilets available for the use of food handlers · Toilets opening into food preparation areas constructed in accordance with Part F4 of the Building Code of Australia? · Toilets provided are clean · Hand basin with warm water, soap and paper towels provided SNC EVIDENCE

Class 3 Minimum Records

  • Class 3 Minimum Records in use

  • 1. Supplies

  • 2. Weekly Cold Storage

  • 3. Weekly Hot Storage

  • 4a. Deliveries Temperature Control

  • 4b. Deliveries Process Control

  • 1. Supplies

  • 2. Cold Storage

  • 3. Hot Storage

  • 4a. Deliveries Temperature Control

  • 1. Supplies

  • 2. Cooking

  • 3. Overnight Cold Storage

  • 1. Supplies

  • 2. Cold Storage

  • 3. Hot Storage

  • 4. Potentially Hazardous Food Deliveries - Temperature Checks

  • Details:

TOBACCO SALES

  • Does business sell cigarettes, tobacco etc?

  • Is business compliant with tobacco retail laws?

ITEMS REQUIRING ATTENTION

    Item

OVERALL ASSESSMENT RESULT

  • Overall Food Safety Assessment result:

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

  • Is a follow-up inspection required?

  • Follow-up Inspection due on:

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

SIGN OFF

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

  • Public Health Unit ph: 9518 3539

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