Food Safety Facility Audit - Cookie & Donut Packaging Area

1. Are the ceilings free of flaking paint, cracks, excessive soils, holes, unsealed openings, water damage, leaks, loose caulking, missing panels?

2. Are the floors free of cracks, exposed aggregate, holes, broken areas, standing water? Are they smooth and easy to clean?

3. Are overhead surfaces (pipes, condensers, ceilings), free of dust, mold, rust, peeling paint, leakage?

4. Are floor/wall junctions properly sealed with no loose or missing caulking? Is there flaking paint on the coving? Is the coving clean and free of mold?

5. Are there cracks/crevices in the wall which could harbor pests, water, debris? Are wall clean, free of mold, rust, condensation, flaking paint? Are there exposed rusty nails, screws, staples, bolts?

6. Is pipe insulation intact, clean & free of mold?

7. Are floor drains clean & functioning properly? Are drain covers easily removable?

8. Do all lights have protective coverings which are clean, intact, & free of moisture?

9. Are all water lines protected against backflow or siphonage?

10. Are there any leaking water sources or sink drains?

11. Are fans, vents, cooling units clean & in good repair?

12. Are exterior doors properly sealed & in good repair?

14. Do all areas have adequate lighting?

16. Are pest traps present & free of damage on both sides of exterior doors?

17. Are ILTs properly placed & functioning? Are glue boards changed regularly?

18. Is there evidence of rodents or other pests?

19. Are signs & posters clean & in good repair?

24. Are tools stored in designated areas & not on top of equipment, electrical boxes, etc?

25. Are zip ties of a color that would be easily visible?

26. Is there any unprotected glass in the processing area?

27. Is there wire, tape, cardboard or string being used as a temporary fix?

28. Is any condensation present above product handling areas?

29. Are floors clean of excessive debris?

30. Are squeegees, mops, brushes, dustpans stored on hanging fixtures & not on floor?

31. Are hoses & hose nozzles stored off the floor?

35. Are all food contact surfaces being sanitized prior to use?

36. Are trash cans provided, clean & well maintained?

37. Are cabinets & shelving clean & organized?

38. Are non-food contact surfaces of equipment kept reasonably clean?

40. Are sinks separate & properly labeled for handwashing & product wash?

41. Are all sanitizers (bottles, containers, sinks) of the proper concentration? Is a sanitizer log properly completed?

42. Are wiping cloths clean & stored in sanitizer when not in use?

44. Are product cooling fans clean & rust free?

47. Is equipment being fully & properly cleaned between products?

48. Are dishes & utensils stored in a sanitary manner to preclude contamination?

49. Are food contact surfaces being maintained in a clean & sanitary manner during use?

50. Are scales clean, balanced, & in good repair?

51. Is equipment designed & maintained to provide easy access, disassembly & reassembly for thorough cleaning, sanitizing & inspection?

52. Are all pieces of equipment in good condition, rust free, free of flaking paint, sanitary, and made of food grade materials?

53. Is any equipment generating excess dust, debris or spillage?

55. Is there any wooden equipment or surfaces being used (other than those allowed)?

56. Is there unused equipment &/or utensils cluttering work spaces?

58. Are chemicals properly labeled and stored away from processing area? Are MSDS available for all chemicals?

64. Are packaging materials & supplies properly stored to prevent contamination? Are such materials stored 6" off the floor at all times?

65. Is product being kept from contacting non-product contact surfaces?

66. Are check weights performed & documented? Do final product weights comply with weights listed on labels?

67. Are metal detector calibrations performed as scheduled & documented properly?

68. Is metal detection performed & documented properly? Are rejects handled & documented properly?

69. Are finished products properly labeled? Are labels legible? Is automatic labeling equipment working properly?

70. Are finished products properly covered, labeled & stored to prevent contamination? Are products stored 6" off the floor at all times?

72. Are finished products containing nuts segregated from other products?

73. Are employees wearing the required uniform & maintaining them in a clean & sanitary manner?

74. Are non-production personnel properly dressed? Are unauthorized personnel restricted from product handling areas?

75. Are employee handwash areas clean, accessible, supplied with soap, towels, nailbrushes & garbage receptacles?

76. Are employees following proper handwashing procedures?

77. Are employees wearing jewelry, nail polish, false fingernails, eating or chewing gum in processing areas?

78. Are all bandages & open cuts properly covered?

79. Are employee personal item present in production areas?

80. Is eating & drinking (except water) restricted from production areas?

81. Do personal water containers meet GMP requirements - nonbreakable, with secure top that precludes hand-to-mouth transfer?

82. Are gloves worn when handling finished product?

83. Are hand sanitizer stations present at convenient locations & properly stocked?

84. Are hands & gloves being sanitized prior to handling finished products?