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
BAKERY
Product Safety
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Process Flow Diagrams are available in the production area
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Chilled storage records are available for checking
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Frozen storage records are available for checking
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Temperature is controlled in storage areas
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Temperature is controlled in display cabinets
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Vegetable sanitation verification records are available for checking
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There is no cross-contamination
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Expiry dates are on products and ingredients in storage and in production areas
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Expiry dates are on products in display
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Food Safety Inspection is carried out on a weekly basis
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Corrective Action Plan from the last audit has been completed
Staff Practices
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Staff and visitors are wearing correct uniform (including no jewelry)
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Staff and visitors are wearing hairnets
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There are no personal items present
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Hand wash basins are stocked with warm water, soap, tissue and sanitizer
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Signage for Hand Washing
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Staff are wearing disposable gloves when serving customers
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Staff are not eating or drinking in production areas
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Employees are washing hands on entering a production area and frequently during production
Operational Practices
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Spoiled / Expired / Damaged and Return food is placed in a separate labeled area
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Frozen food is defrosted inside a chiller with start and expiry date labels
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FIFO rotation is followed during storage and display
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All items are raised from the floor
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Plastic pallets are used in storage
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Single use items are used only once
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All food is covered to protect from contamination
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All containers are labeled correctly
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Products in storage and display are labeled correctly
Cleaning & Sanitation
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Cleaning plan & schedule is available for checking
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MSDS are available for Cleaning chemicals
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Cleaning chemicals are stored correctly
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Cleaning chemicals are used correctly
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Scheduled cleaning tasks have been verified by authorized personnel upon completion to the required standard
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are kept clean
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Separate facility for dish washing
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Equipment & utensils are kept clean
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Work surfaces are kept clean
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Displays are kept clean
Maintenance
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Garbage bins are foot operated, use refuse bags and are emptied frequently
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There is no build up of ice or molds inside process chillers / freezers
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There is no wood in use inside production areas
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There is no glass in use inside production areas
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are maintained
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Work surfaces are maintained
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Ventilation is sufficient
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Glass light fitting are made from toughened / safety glass
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An infra-red thermometer is used for cross checking chiller temperatures
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Process and display chillers have been calibrated
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Display cabinets are maintained
BUTCHERY
Product Safety
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Process Flow diagrams are available in the production section
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Chilled storage records are available for checking
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Frozen storage records are available for checking
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Temperature is controlled in display cabinets
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Temperature is controlled in storage areas
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Vegetable sanitation verification records are available for checking
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There is no cross-contamination
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Expiry dates are on products and ingredients in storage and in production areas
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Expiry dates are on products in display
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Food Safety Inspection is carried out on a weekly basis
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Corrective Action Plan from the last audit has been completed
Staff Practices
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Staff and visitors are wearing correct uniform (including Jewelry)
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Staff and visitors are wearing hairnets
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There are no personal items present
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Hand wash basins are stocked with warm water, soap, tissue and sanitizer
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Signage for hand washing
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Staff are wearing disposable gloves when serving customers
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Staff are not eating or drinking in production areas
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Employees are washing hands on entering a production area and frequently during production
Operational Practices
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Spoiled / Expired / Damaged and Return food is placed in a separate labeled area
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Frozen food is defrosted inside a chiller with a start and expiry date labels
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FIFO rotation is followed during storage and display
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All items are raised from the floor
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Plastic pallets are used in storage
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Single use items are used only once
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All food is covered to protect from contamination
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All containers are labeled correctly
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Products in storage and display are labeled correctly
Cleaning & Sanitation
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Cleaning plan and schedule is available for checking
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MSDS are available for cleaning chemicals
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Cleaning chemicals are stored correctly
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Cleaning chemicals are used correctly
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Scheduled cleaning tasks have been verified by authorized personnel upon completion to the require standard
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are kept clean
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Separate facility for dish washing
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Equipment & utensils are kept clean
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Work surfaces are kept clean
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Displays are kept clean
Maintenance
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Garbage bins are foot operated, use refuse bags and are emptied frequently
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There is no build up of ice or molds inside process chillers / freezers
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There is no wood in use inside production areas
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There is no glass in use inside production areas
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are maintained
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Work surfaces are maintained
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Ventilation is sufficient
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Glass light fitting are made from toughened / safety glass
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An infra-red thermometer is used for cross checking chiller temperatures
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Process and display chillers have been calibrated
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Display cabinets are maintained
FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE
Product Safety
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Process Flow Diagrams are available in the production area
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Chilled storage records are available for checking
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Frozen storage records are available
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Temperature is controlled in storage areas
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Temperature is controlled in display cabinets
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Vegetable sanitation verification records are available for checking
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There is no cross-contamination
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Expiry dates are on products and ingredients in storage and in production areas
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Expiry dates are on products in display
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Food Safety Inspection is carried out on a weekly basis
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Corrective Action Plan from the last audit has been completed
Staff Practices
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Staff and visitors are wearing correct uniform (including no jewelry)
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Staff and visitors are wearing hairnets
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There are no personal items present
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Hand wash basins are stocked with warm water, soap, tissue and sanitizer
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Signage for Hand Washing
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Staff are wearing disposable gloves when serving customers
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Staff are not eating or drinking in production areas
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Employees are washing hands on entering a production area and frequently during production
Operational Practices
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Spoiled / Expired / Damaged and Return food is placed in a separate labeled area
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Frozen food is defrosted inside a chiller with start and expiry date labels
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FIFO rotation is followed during storage and display
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All items are raised from the floor
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Plastic pallets are used in storage
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Single use items are used only once
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All food is covered to protect from contamination
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All containers are labeled correctly
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Products in storage and display are labeled correctly
Cleaning & Sanitation
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Cleaning plan & schedule is available for checking
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MSDS are available for cleaning chemicals
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Cleaning chemicals are stored correctly
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Cleaning chemicals are used correctly
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Scheduled cleaning tasks have been verified by authorized personnel upon completion to the required standard
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are kept clean
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Separate facility for dish washing
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Equipment & utensils are kept clean
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Work surfaces are kept clean
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Displays are kept clean
Maintenance
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Garbage bins are foot operated, use refuse bags and are emptied frequently
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There is no build up of ice or molds inside process chillers / freezers
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There is no wood in use inside production areas
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There is no glass in use inside production areas
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are maintained
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Work surfaces are maintained
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Ventilation is sufficient
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Glass light fittings are made from toughened / safety glass
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An infra-red thermometer is used for cross checking chiller temperatures
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Process and display chillers have been calibrated
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Display cabinets are maintained
ROASTRY
Product Safety
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Process Flow Diagrams are available in the production area
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Chilled storage records are available for checking
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Frozen storage records are available for checking
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Temperature is controlled in storage areas
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Temperature is controlled in display cabinets
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Vegetable sanitation verification records are available for checking
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There is no cross contamination
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Expiry dates are on products and ingredients in storage and in production areas
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Expiry dates are on products in display
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Food Safety Inspection is carried out on a weekly basis
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Corrective Action Plan from the last audit has been completed
Staff Practices
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Staff and visitors are wearing correct uniform (including no Jewelry)
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Staff and visitors are wearing hairnets
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There are no personal items present
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Hand wash basins are stocked with warm water, soap, tissue and sanitizer
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Signage for hand washing
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Staff are wearing disposable gloves when serving customers
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Staff are not eating or drinking in production areas
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Employees are washing hands on entering a production area and frequently during production
Operational Practices
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Spoiled / Expired / Damaged and Return food is placed in a separate labeled area
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frozen food is defrosted inside a chiller with start and expiry date labels
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FIFO rotation is followed during storage and display
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All items are raised from the floor
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Plastic pallets are used in storage
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Single use items are used only once
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All food is covered to protect from contamination
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All containers are labeled correctly
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Products in storage and display are labeled correctly
Cleaning & Sanitation
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Cleaning plan & schedule is available for checking
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MSDS are available for checking chemicals
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Cleaning chemicals are stored correctly
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Cleaning chemicals are used correctly
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Scheduled cleaning tasks have been verified by authorized personnel upon completion to the required standard
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are kept clean
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Separate facility for dish washing
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Equipment & utensils are kept clean
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Work surfaces are kept clean
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Displays are kept clean
Maintenance
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Garbage bins are foot operated, use refuse bags and are emptied frequently
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There is no build up of ice or molds inside process chillers / freezers
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There is no wood in use inside production areas
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There is no glass in use inside production areas
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are maintained
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Work surfaces are maintained
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Ventilation is sufficient
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Glass light fitting are made from toughened / safety glass
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An infra-red thermometer is used for cross checking chiller temperatures
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Process and display chillers have been calibrated
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Display cabinets are maintained
DELI
Product Safety
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Process Flow Diagrams are available in the production area
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Chilled storage records are available for checking
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Frozen storage records are available for checking
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Temperature is controlled in display cabinets
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Temperature is controlled in storage areas
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Vegetable sanitation verification records are available for checking
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There is no cross contamination
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Expiry dates are on products and ingredients in storage and in production areas
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Expiry dates are on products in display
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Food Safety Inspection is carried out on a weekly basis
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Corrective Action Plan from the last audit has been completed
Staff Practices
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Staff and visitors are wearing correct uniform (including no jewelry
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Staff and visitors are wearing hairnets
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There are no personal items present
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Hand wash basins are stocked with warm water, soap, tissue and sanitizer
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There is signage for hand washing
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Staff are wearing disposable gloves when serving customer
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Staff are not eating or drinking in production areas
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Employees are washing hands on entering a production area and frequently during production
Operational Practices
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Soiled / Expired / Damaged and Return food is placed in a separate labeled area
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Frozen food is defrosted inside a chiller with start and expiry date labels
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FIFO rotation is followed during storage and display
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All items are raised off the floor
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Plastic pallets are used in storage
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Single use items are used only once
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All food is covered to protect from contamination
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All containers are labeled correctly
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Products in storage and display are labeled correctly
Cleaning & Sanitation
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Cleaning plan & schedule is available for checking
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MSDS are available for cleaning chemicals
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Cleaning chemicals are stored correctly
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Cleaning chemicals are used correctly
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Scheduled cleaning tasks have been verified by authorized personnel upon completion to the required standard
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are kept clean
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Separate facility for dish washing
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Equipment & utensils are kept clean
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Work surfaces are kept clean
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Displays are kept clean
Maintenance
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Garbage bins are foot operated, use refuse bags and are emptied frequently
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There is no build up of ice or molds inside process chillers or freezers
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There is no wood in use inside production areas
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There is no glass in use in production areas
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are maintained
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Work surfaces are maintained
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Ventilation is sufficient
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Glass light fitting are made from toughened / safety glass
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An infra-red thermometer is used for cross checking chiller temperatures
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Process and display chillers have been calibrated
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Display cabinets are maintained
FISHERY
Product Safety
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Process flow Diagrams are available in the production area
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Chilled storage records are available for checking
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Frozen storage records are available for checking
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Temperature is controlled in display cabinets
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Vegetable sanitation verification records are available for checking
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There is no cross contamination
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Expiry dates are on products and ingredients in storage and production
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Expiry dates are on products in display
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Food Safety Inspection is carried out on a weekly basis
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Corrective Action Plan from the last audit has been carried out
Staff Practices
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Staff and visitors are wearing correct uniform (including no jewelry)
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Staff and visitors are wearing hairnets
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There are no personal items present
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Hand wash basins are stocked with warm water, soap, tissue and sanitizer
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Signage for Hand Washing
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Staff are wearing disposable gloves when serving customers
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Staff are not eating or drinking in production areas
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Employees are washing hands on entering a production area and frequently during production
Operational Practices
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Spoiled / Expired / Damaged and Return food is placed in a separate labeled area
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Frozen food is defrosted inside a chiller with a start and expiry date label
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FIFO rotation is followed during storage and display
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All items are raised from the floor
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Plastic pallets are used in storage
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Single use items are used only once
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All food is covered to protect from cross contamination
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Products in storage and display are labeled correctly
Cleaning & Sanitation
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Cleaning plan & schedule is available for checking
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MSDS are available for cleaning chemicals
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Cleaning chemicals are stored correctly
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Cleaning chemicals are used correctly
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Scheduled cleaning tasks have been verified by authorized personnel upon completion to the required standard
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are kept clean
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Separate facilities for dish washing
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Equipment & utensils are kept clean
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Work surfaces and kept clean
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Displays are kept clean
Maintenance
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Garbage bins are foot operated, use refuse bags and are emptied frequently
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There is no build up of ice or molds inside process chillers / freezers
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There is no wood in use inside production areas
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There is no glass in use inside production areas
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are maintained
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Work surfaces are maintained
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Ventilation is sufficient
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Glass light fitting are made from toughened / safety glass
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An infra-red thermometer is used for cross checking chiller temperatues
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Process and display chillers have been calibrated
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Display cabinets are maintained
RECEIVING
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Temperature records are available for all deliveries including rejected deliveries
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Records indicate if the vehicle was clean and that there were no signs of pests
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An infra-red thermometer is used and calibrated once a month (or at a frequency according to the SOP)
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Protective clothing is available for staff (disposable gloves & hairnets)
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Records of staff daily personal hygiene are available for checking
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The receiving area is clean and maintained
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The unloading and surrounding outside area is clean and maintained
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Garbage area is clean and maintained
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Chilled products are received safely
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Frozen products are received safely
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Incoming materials are received safely as to prevent cross contamination
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Walls, ceilings, doors and floors are clean and maintained inside the warehouse
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Structural beams are maintained and there is no peeling paint or rust in receiving or warehousing
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Warehouse aisles are maintained to facilitate cleaning and pest control
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There is adequate shielded lighting in the warehouse and receiving area
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No areas are exposed for pest entry
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Returned / Damaged product is clearly identified and isolated
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Hand washing facilities are stocked
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Outdoor signs for no littering / no smoking / use garbage bins provided
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Cleaning chemicals are labeled and stored correctly and away from food
PEST CONTROL
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A comprehensive pest control file is available for reference
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Pest control file has operational designated manager and deputy
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A copy of the current contract is available inside this file for reference
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Contract covers the whole premises and all pests
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Records show inspection schedule, dates and times
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List of contractor staff ID and signatures are available
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List of pesticides used on the premises is available
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MSDS and labels for each pesticide is available
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Government import licence & approvals for each pesticide is available
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Service records indicate the pesticide used, the concentration and the amount
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Rodenticide is secured in tamper secure boxes
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Rodent monitoring records are available for checking
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Cockroach monitoring records are available for checking
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An operational floor plan is available and all monitoring / baits are highlighted in the correct location
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All pest control devises are numbered and there is a location sticker to mark its position on the wall above
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Quarterly reports , corrective actions or recommendations are present
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Quarterly review meetings between operation managers and pest controller are recorded and any agreed corrective actions are implemented
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EFK's are numbered and checked for bulb potency every 6 months, there is a label on the device with the last checked or due date.
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Air or plastic curtains are fitter at all external doors
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There is no evidence of files inside the operation
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There is no evidence of cockroaches inside the operation
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There is no evidence of rodents inside the operation
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There is no evidence of birds inside the operation
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There is no evidence of other pests inside the operation (please identify them in the comments)
PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
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Preventative Maintenance is planned, scheduled and coordinated
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There is recorded evidence to confirm that planned and scheduled maintenance tasks are completed and signed and verified by the Maintenance Manager
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Bulk cleaning chemical supply is sufficient and is stored in a safe, lockable area away from food.
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MSDS for all cleaning chemicals used is available for checking
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All cleaning chemicals have been risk assessed by a food safety professional prior to use in food production
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Food grade lubricants are available and used in food production areas
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Instruction and safety manuals are available for electrical and mechanical equipment used inside food production areas
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Technical equipment is calibrated and serviced a scheduled frequencies and there are records to verify that checks have been made and that equipment is maintained
Water Ice & Steam
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Water quality and tank cleaning is documented in an SOP
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Water / Ice and steam are analysed for BCP contamination and according to legal and regulatory guidelines
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Water pressure and temperature are adequate for all uses
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Hot water is available in all food handling areas for hand washing and dish washing
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Water storage tanks are cleaned, treated, monitored, recorded and verified according to the SOP and legal and regulatory requirements
Glass & Brittle Plastics
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All light fittings are shielded and protected with toughed / safety glass
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All glass breakages are recorded
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Any essential glass is stored away from or below food
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Any glass items in food production areas has been risk assessed, is stored correctly and the number and description recorded and verified by a Manager
MANAGEMENT
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A food safety management charter is available and signed / supported by senior management
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Food safety objectives are available and reviewed frequently
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Supervisory staff are present at all times
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Staff hygiene training records are available
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Staff chemical training records are available
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Company policy & procedures for hygiene and safety are available and communicated through management tiers
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Sick and injury leave records are available
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Disease control is evident. Staff who are sick or carrying potentially infected wounds are prevented from working inside food production / handling areas
Supplier Control
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There is a comprehensive list of approved suppliers, their products and contact details
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Suppliers have been assessed to ensure that food handling standards meet regulatory or legal food safety standards
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There is an documented SOP for handling product recalls or withdrawals
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There is a documented method to identify, locate and control withdrawn products and raw materials
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Trace-ability of ingredients used in food production can be followed from supply to finished product, especially for high risk foods used as ingredients i.e. meat & poultry
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Mock recalls are performed at a scheduled frequency to validate the effectiveness of the procedure
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Corrective actions for failed recalls or withdrawals are recorded
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Inventory records are available for cross checking
Audits & Inspections
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A food safety audit or inspection is carried out monthly by a qualified lead / internal auditor
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Records of any third party audits or inspections by food control authorities are maintained in the operations management office. Ac copy is sent to HR
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Records of any Municipality inspections or visits are maintained in the operations management office. A copy is sent to HR
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There are records of food safety concerns raised and addressed in weekly senior management meetings
Training
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There is a documented program for food safety training (skills and knowledge objectives)
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Methods and materials are based on the requirements of the staff being trained i.e. class room, coaching, mentoring, training
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Effectiveness of the training is verified based on demonstrated skills and knowledge of the staff being trained
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Training attendance records are available on file
Personnel
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Criteria for staff competences based on their job description are documented and applied at interview stage
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Staff are given company induction by HR and food safety training by competent person prior to starting work inside a food production area
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There is a documented policy for hygiene that is evidently implemented and communicated from senior management through to staff
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Visitors to food production areas are controlled by security and accompanied by a member of staff at all times
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Contractor & visitor policy includes sign-in, wear ID and appropriate PPE and have controlled or restricted access
Handling Customer Complaints
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There is an SOP for handling customer complaints
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Customer complaints are documented / recorded and investigated
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Records are maintained regarding follow up and corrective actions taken following a complaint investigation
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Customer complaints are analysed in senior management meetings or annual food safety review
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Customer complaints are available for review
HACCP
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There is a HACCP Team in place
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This team has a qualified food safety professional team leader
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The team members are from multidisciplinary back grounds
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The roles of team members are defined and documented
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There is documented commitment from management regarding HACCP
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A HACCP study defines product background for each process
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For each process there is a process flow diagram
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A hazard analysis study has been completed for each process
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All BCP hazards have been identified for each process step including cross contamination and equipment
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Risk analysis is completed as part of the hazard analysis
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Critical Control Points are identified using a decision tree
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Critical limits and corrective actions are identified for each hazard
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Critical limits can be accurately and consistently observed and measured
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Monitoring procedures are defined and documented in the SOP
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Corrective actions are recorded and implemented following a fault or deviation
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CCP Monitoring records are available for at least 3 consecutive months