Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Proprietor
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Manager
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Primary Authority
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Opening hours
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Tel. no.
Red Flag Issues from this inspection
POLICY ARRANGEMENTS
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Food premises registration document available & signed
This Inspection
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Type of visit
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Purpose
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Intervention
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Unannounced visit?
Background
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Customers
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Comments
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Is food solely for consumption on the premises?
Foods
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What types of food are sold
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Eggs/Soft cheese?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Raw milk?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Other dairy?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Open/unwrapped raw meat?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Per packed raw meat?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Fish and/or shellfish?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Fruit &vegetables?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Cooked meat, or fish/shellfish?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Fish and/or shellfish (open)?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Fish and/or shellfish (wrapped/packed)?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Sandwiches/pies?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Confectionary?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Alcoholic drinks?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Alcoholics beverages/soft drinks?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Bakery?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
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Other?
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Specify?
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What processes apply?
- Storage
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Sale
- Delivery
General premises
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Are the Walls in good repair, non absorbent and easy to clean?<br> <br>​Walls Y N Floors Y N Ceilings Y N Doors and Windows Y N <br> <br>
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Are the floors in good repair, non absorbent and easy to clean? <br> <br>
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Are the ceilings in good repair, non absorbent and easy to clean?<br> <br>
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Are the doors and windows in good repair, non absorbent and easy to clean? <br> <br>
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Do you have toilets on the premises?
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Do you have a wash hand basin nearby with a supply of hot water, soap and hygienic hand drying facilities?<br> <br>
Cooking & Preparation Methods
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Salting, curing or smoking?
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Traditional/full preparation?
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Cooking from chilled?
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Cooking from frozen?
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Open foods handled?
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Cook/chill?
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Cook/freeze?
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Foods prepared in advance?
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Hot holding?
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Reheating?
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Foods cooked in advance?
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Raw egg dishes?
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Sandwich preparation?
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Preparing meat products?
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Microwaving?
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Blast chill/freezing?
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Packing?
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Other (specify)
High Risk Processes
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Sous vide?
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Vacuum packing?
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Meat slicing?
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Bottling?
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Chemical disinfection?
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Other?
1. NATURE OF OPERATION & FOOD SOLD
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General information, size of business, no of covers, weekly, high risk foods present ...
2. FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (FSMS)
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Type
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Front section completed?
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Staff training completed?
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Cleaning schedule completed?
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Cleaning schedule - alternative in place?
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Is cleaning an issue?
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Supplier details complete & up to date?
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Opening check complete?
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Reviews carried out?
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Observations
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Has an adequate analysis been done?
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Have all of the food safety hazards been properly identified?
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Have adequate/appropriate controls been identified?
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Are control measures in place?
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Have critical limits been properly set?
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Are controls adequately monitored?
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Are the monitoring procedures being maintained?
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Have appropriate corrective actions been identified?
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Are corrective actions being taken as specified?
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Are reviews carried out?
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Is there adequate documentation e.g. HACCP plan etc?
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Are appropriate records maintained (e.g. Temp records etc)?
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Outcome
ARRANGEMENTS
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Is there a HACCP plan in place that follows the codex principles?
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When is the HACCP system due for review?
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Is the system applicable to the processes and food groups that are being prepared?
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Are flow charts available for processes, and have they been verified?
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Are monitoring and verification procedures in place and operating effectively?
Complaints procedure
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Procedure understood & followed
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Customer comments book available
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Suitable replies to customers comments entered
3. TRAINING, SUPERVISION, & INSTRUCTION
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How many staff handle open food?
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Is induction training given?
Food Hygiene training
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Managers & all food handling staff fully trained in appropriate safety & hygiene requirements?
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Details recorded on personal training files?
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Photocopies of certificates, etc available & held on file?
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Available for each member of staff
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Completed, dated, signed & up to date
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Food hygiene training given during induction
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Are staff trained to level 2?
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How many staff have level 2 training or equivalent?
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Member of staff
Staff member
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Name
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Course
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Date
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Certificate No.
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Are staff trained to level 3?
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How many staff have level 3 training or equivalent?
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Member of staff
Staff member
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Name
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Course
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Date
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Certificate No.
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Are staff trained to advanced/level 4?
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Are staff trained to level 3?
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How many staff have level 4 training or equivalent?
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Member of staff
Staff member
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Name
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Course
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Date
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Certificate No.
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Outcome
4. PURCHASING
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Hazards: contamination of product, inherent pathogens, bacterial growth ...
Controls: use reputable supplier, agree specification of product ...
Monitoring: visual checks, temperature checks, date marking, records ... -
Observations
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Outcome
Food Safety System / Due Dilligence records
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Has an approved supplier list been created?
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Have any checks been conducted on suppliers or certification obtained?
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Has a hygiene policy been created and communicated to staff?
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Are policies in existence relating to allergens, product withdrawal, food poisoning, glass, traceability and supplier approval?
5. WORKING PRACTICES
a) DELIVERY / RECEIPT
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Hazards: contamination of product, inherent pathogens, bacterial growth ...
Controls: use reputable supplier, agree specification of product ...
Monitoring: visual checks, temperature checks, date marking, records ... -
Observations
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Outcome
STORAGE & DELIVERY
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Condition of delivery vehicles & driver checked & recorded
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Condition of food checked and recorded
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Chilled food delivered @ +8 deg C or colder
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Frozen food delivered @ -12 deg C or colder
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Date coding & food quality checked
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Abused or damaged goods rejected
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Deliveries not left unattended, uncovered, etc
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Unwrapping/ decanting carried out in separate areas
Storage
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Chilled/ frozen food stored without delay
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Food stored on suitable racking off the floor (6")
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Environmental factors satisfactory (temperature, etc)
Refrigerated / Freezer Storage
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High risk chilled food stored @ or below +8 deg C
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Frozen food storage @ -18 deg C or colder
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Defrosted food never refrozen
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Food containers sanitised before use
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Use by date codes transferred to containers
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Food not stored in open containers
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Cardboard/wooden containers not used in refrigerators
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Food not stored in open tins
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Glassware not used to store food in refrigerators
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In multi-use refrigerators are raw & cooked products separated to avoid the risk of cross contamination
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Are egg's stored under refrigerated conditions & date marked
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Refrigerators not overstocked/overloaded
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Strict stock rotation being observed
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All "open foods" kept wrapped, inc cheese, etc
Ambient Storage
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Storage temperature is appropriate
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Protective light shields (diffusers) cover all light sources
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No open dried goods
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Food not stored near chemicals
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Date codes transferred to decanted food
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Strict stock rotation being observed
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No out of date dried goods identified
b) PREPARATION
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Hazards: contamination/cross contamination, temperature abuse ...
Controls: minimise prep time & handling, separate prep areas/equipment, cleaning & disinfection, personal hygiene ...
Monitoring: supervision, cleaning schedule, colour coded equipment, records .... -
Observations
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Outcome
General
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Adequate protection for display avoiding contamination
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Display units cleaned & sanitised after use
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Left over meat / fish is not re-used in other made up dishes
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Glass / crockery containers or other items avoided
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Glass breakage procedures understood & operated
FOOD PREPARTION
Sanitisation
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Adequate supplies of sanitiser available & used
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Correct application of sanitiser & staff appropriately trained
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Chopping boards, knives, slicers, etc, sanitised / washed after use
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Salad wash available & used
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Detergent sanitiser used in dishwasher or correct manual washing methods used
Initial Food Preparation
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Raw food not prepared near cooked food & utensils/surfaces sanitised between each use
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Disposable towels used to wipe down food surfaces
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Frozen food defrosted under refrigerated conditions
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Cold food refrigerated between preparation & service
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High risk foods kept out of refrigerated conditions as short as possible during preparation
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All high risk foods not left unattended e.g. During breaks
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All food prepared with minimum delay
Pre-cooking & Reheating
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No unnecessary pre-cooking
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If hot food has to be per-cooked are suitable control measures in place & strictly followed
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If cold food has to be pre-cooked are suitable control measures in place & strictly followed
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Blast chiller available if pre cooking regularly & short cook chill code of practice applied
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Blast chiller temperatures / time records available & completed
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If no blast chiller, are hot foods chilled quickly
Allergens
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Allergen control is being managed effectively?
c) COOKING
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Hazards: inadequate cooking, direct and cross contamination ..
Controls: cooking temp/time, size of joint (max 2.5 kg), bulk ....
Monitoring: use of probe thermometer, records, probe calibration/disinfection .... -
Observations
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Outcome
6. TEMPERATURE CONTROL
A) COOLING
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Hazards: growth of surviving spores, further contamination
Controls: cool rapidly, keep food covered
Monitoring: time and temperature checks, records, cook-chill? -
Outcome
Cold Food
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Display units not overloaded
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Food on display kept below +8 deg C or 4 hour rule applied
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Leftover food from display above +8 deg C disposed of
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Buffets out for a Maximum time of 4 hours
B) HOT HOLDING
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Hazards: bacterial growth, further contamination
Controls: keep food above 63C, use clean equipment, cover if possible
Monitoring: use probe thermometer, records -
Outcome
Hot Food
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All high risk food cooked to a core temperature of @ least 75 deg C
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Hot food display temperature kept above 63 deg C
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Random temperature records maintained relating to high risk foods?
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Hot food from display never reheated
C) REHEATING
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Hazards: survival of bacteria, bacterial toxins not denatured
Controls: thorough reheating
Monitoring: use probe thermometer, records -
Outcome
D) SERVICE & DISPLAY
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Hazards: physical or bacterial contamination, growth of bacteria
Controls: time/temperature checks,separation, cleanliness of equipment
Monitoring: visual checks, temperature checks, records -
Outcome
Food Service
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Delays between preparation & service kept to a minimum
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Cold food refrigerated between preparation & service
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Food covered where possible
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If no blast chiller available, is action taken to chill food as quickly as possible & used within 24 hours
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4 hour rule taken into account
E) CHILLED, FROZEN, & AMBIENT STORAGE
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Hazards: contamination of product, inherent pathogens, bacterial growth
Controls:
Monitoring: visual checks, temperature checks, date marking, records -
Outcome
F) TEMPERATURE MONITORING
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Probe wipes available
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Probe calibrated monthly & checks recorded
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Annual formal calibration & certification available
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Temperature test medium available in all refrigerators & used
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Probe used to check fridge & freezer temperatures
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Frequency check in line with company procedures (or at least twice a day)
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Probe breakdown procedures in place
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Action taken for unsatisfactory product temperatures
Temperature Records
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Food deliveries (chilled & frozen)
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All refrigerators
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All freezers
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High risk hot food core temperatures
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Cold food display / salad service units (if applicable)
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Hot food display/ service units (if applicable)
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Records kept for at least 3 months
7. STRUCTURE
Loose Fittings
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Any loose fittings, nuts,bolts, screws, drawing pins, etc seen above food preparation areas
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Notice boards not positioned above or in close proximity to food preparation areas
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No drawing pins on notice boards
Walls
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Smooth, impervious, non flaking
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Light coloured
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Capable of being easily cleaned
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Undamaged
Flooring
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Non-absorbent
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Anti-slip
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Without crevices
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Capable of being thoroughly cleaned
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Resistant to acids, grease, salts, etc
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Trapped drain gullies provided
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Sufficient gradient for drain off (1 in 60 minimum)
Ceilings
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Smooth, impervious, non flaking
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Fire resistant
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Light coloured
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Coved at wall joints
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Capable of being thoroughly cleaned
Maintenance
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Defect reporting system in place
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System for auctioning urgent defects in place
Sanitary Provision
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Provision of adequate facilities for staff
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Provision of adequate facilities for others
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Clean
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Provision of suitable washing / drying facilities
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Hot & cold running water
8. CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT
Wood, Packing Materials, Cloths, Wire Wool, etc
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Crude outer packaging not on food preparation surfaces
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Wooden handled equipment not in use
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No worn / frayed cloths, tea towels, etc
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Wire-wool, brillo pads, metal scourer, etc not in use
Refrigeration & Maintenance Records
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Microwave emission checks carried out @least annually
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Microwave emission test records available
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Refrigeration maintenance contract in place
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Records of call outs / actions retained
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Dishwasher maintenance
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EHO inspection reports available & action points if any rectified
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Cooking oil stored in bundled area
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Waste oil disposed of through recognised contractor
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Out of date or unfit food appropriately disposed
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Glass breakage procedure in place & operated
Changing Rooms
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Adequate facilities provided
9. CLEANING & DISINFECTION
A) PREMISES
Cleaning schedule, etc
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Cleaning schedule on display & implemented
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Schedule monitored daily & checks recorded
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Deep clean contract in place & included within cleaning schedule
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Deep cleaning records retained
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Deep cleaning contractors risk assessments available & held on file
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Deep cleaning contractors Safe Systems of Work available & held on file
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All cleaning staff fully trained &competent to carry out specialist works
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Photographic evidence available following extract duct deep cleaning
Cleaning Standards
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Floors & walls / floor / equipment junctions
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Wall surfaces to hand height (low level)
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High level areas (who's responsibility)
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Cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, etc
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Internal surfaces of refrigerators &freezers
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Refrigerator & freezer doors seals
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Food preparation surfaces, including chopping boards
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Wash hand basins & sink units
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Overall effectivity (include results of swab tests, if conducted)
B) EQUIPMENT
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Drink dispensers, ice machines & post mix machines
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Food preparation equipment, e.g. Food slicers, mixers, etc
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Crockery
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Cooking utensils
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Utensils store age appropriate
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Cleaning equipment colour coded
10. TRANSPORT & DELIVERY
11. PEST CONTROL
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Pest control contract in operation and BPCA member?
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Annual review meeting conducted with contractor?
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Contractor escorted around the premises?
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Pest contract log book retained on site and available for inspection?
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Actions from contractors visits are closed out?
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Suitable preventive measures in place for controlling pests & vermin, including clean areas externally, adequate proofing, sound structures, etc?
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Un-screened windows / doors kept closed?
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No active infestation noted?
12. WASTE
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Have all waste products been identified & assessed
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Disposed of through authorised waste disposal company
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Are duty of care waste transfer notes available & held on file
13. PERSONAL HYGIENE
Personal Hygiene Standards
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All food handlers issued and trained in good hygiene guidance
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Finger nails are short, unpolished & clean
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Good personal hygiene practices being followed (seen @ time of inspection)
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Long hair properly tied back, including waiting staff
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Open sores, cuts, or splints & bandages on hands are completely covered while handling food.
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No open wounds, sores, etc noted.
Clothing
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Clean protective over-clothing worn
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Suitable head covering provided & worn for all working within the food preparation area & food rooms
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Over-clothing not worn outside work
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Personal clothing stored appropriately
Bad Habits
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Staff not eating or drinking in food rooms
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Staff not coughing / sneezing over food, etc
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Staff not fondling hair, picking nose, scratching, etc
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No evidence of staff smoking in food rooms
Hand Washing
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Did staff wash their hands between tasks (handling raw meat, seafood,, mops, garbage, etc).
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Do staff wash their hands properly (hands are washed or gloves are changed at critical points)
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"Wash you hands now" notices displayed in WC areas
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Bacterial soap provided at all wash hand basins
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Disposable paper towels provided & used to dry hands
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Only approved jewellery worn
Staff illness
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Management fully aware of procedures to follow in the event of staff illness
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Catering staff fully aware of procedures to follow in the event of illness
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Return to work sickness forms / questionnaires completed
Pre employment Screening
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Pre-employment questionnaires completed
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Report of infection declaration forms signed
Vending Machines
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All drinks / food vending machines cleaned daily
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Hygiene record card inside (as appropriate)
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Sanitiser used to clean dispense areas
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All staff fully trained
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Acceptable standards of cleanliness
Additional Observations
Recommendations
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Client's Representative
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Auditors Signature