Information

  • Document No:

  • ASDA Concession Audit

  • Store Location:

  • Conducted on:

  • Audit Completed By:

  • Auditor Accompanied By:

  • Location

Section 1 - Operational Pre-Requisites

  • 01 - Is the structure of the concession in good condition, with nothing broken or damaged which may cause a risk to health or food safety?

  • MINOR - structure needs improvement but is not critical to safety e.g. flaking paint over food preparation area, worn floors, cracked or missing tiles.
    CRITICAL - where critical to safety e.g. unsafe or unstable walls/holes in floors, porous floors.
    CRITICAL Closure Point - Contact with food a definite risk or not repairable / fixable within 2 hours. Ring office Immediately. Take pictures for audit.

  • 02 - Is equipment in the concession in good condition and of suitable construction to allow easy cleaning?

  • MINOR - For light deposits.
    MAJOR - Heavy soiling of equipment.
    CRITICAL - Inadequate equipment for separation or raw and RTE.
    CRITICAL - Closure Point - Cross contamination seen.

  • 03 - Is the equipment installed in the concession in good condition, not damaged, and installed correctly and correct type for intended use?

  • MINOR - Non commercial equipment being used for a commercial task.
    MINOR - Equipment being used not for intended purpose.
    MAJOR - Risk that needs to be addressed but not critical for safety e.g. worn casing.
    CRITICAL - Imminent risk e.g. band saw without a guard being used by employees.

  • 04 - Are food preparation surfaces smooth, impervious and/or easy to clean?

  • MAJOR - Condition of the surface impacts on hygiene.

  • 05 - Is equipment located or sited so as to avoid a risk to food or health & safety?

  • MAJOR - Equipment may be a hazard e.g. Located in a walkway.
    CRITICAL - Imminent risk e.g. Blocking fire exit.

  • 06 - Is there a probe thermometer on site to enable core temperatures of hot food to be taken?

  • CRITICAL - Closure Point - No probe available on site.

  • 07 - Are there sufficient utensils to ensure food safety in the concession?

  • MAJOR - Not in place.
    CRITICAL - Food safety will be affected through lack of utensils.

  • 08 - Are there sufficient cleaning chemicals and equipment provided in the concession to ensure that it is kept clean?

  • MAJOR - Low stock.
    CRITICAL - No stock, or stock is not sufficient to clean the concession.
    CRITICAL - Closure Point - No sanitiser on site.

  • 09 - Is there soap, hot water and drying facilities at the hand wash basins, with appropriate signage in place?

  • MINOR - No paper towel is provided.
    MINOR - No hand wash signage for sink.
    MAJOR - No soap.
    CRITICAL - No Hot Water. If an alternative solution is in place for washing hands such as birco boiler or alternative sink do not score.
    CRITICAL - Closure Point - No facilities to wash or dry hands.

  • 10- Is there an adequate supply of hot and cold water to the food preparation area?

  • CRITICAL - There is no, or inadequate water supply to a food preparation room.
    If an alternative solution is in place, such as Birco Boiler or alternative sink, do not score.

  • 11 - Are there sufficient containers to dispose of waste?

  • MAJOR - Containers are insufficient
    CRITICAL - No containers

  • 12 - Does the Concession have HACCP plan and do staff have knowledge of it?

  • MAJOR - No HACCP plan, or staff have no knowledge of what it is.
    CRITICAL - Incident has occurred as result of no plan and/or no staff knowledge.

  • 13 - Are there due diligence paperwork in place to record temperature and cleaning of the concession?

  • CRITICAL - No due diligence paperwork in the concession.

  • 14 - Are there Risk Assessments available, including under 18's, pregnant workers, lone workers, dangerous equipment etc?

  • MAJOR - Risk Assessment missing or not available.
    CRITICAL - Incident occurred as result of Risk Assessment not carried out

  • 15 - Are there suitable provisions for staff to store coats/clothing and personal belongings away from food areas?

  • MINOR - Clothing stored in food area, but not causing a food safety risk.
    MAJOR - staff storing own coats/clothing or possessions in food preparation areas, which could cause a food safety risk.

  • 16 - Does the concessionaire have basic specifications for all products on site?

  • MINOR - Incomplete product specification.
    MAJOR - no product specification can be shown by concession.

  • 17 - Is the Employers liability certificate on display or available?

  • MINOR - Not Available / On Display.

  • 18 - Are staff Health & Safety Training Records, including manual handling training and training on all dangerous equipment used on site, on file, readily available and complete? (Check 2 staff members' records.)<br>

  • MAJOR - Score if manual handling training is not carried out.
    MAJOR - Score if any employee has not received equivalent to CIEH level 2 H&S training, or managers not received equivalent to CIEH level 3 H&S training, within 13 weeks. (Evidence must be kept on site.)
    MAJOR - Inadequate training given on dangerous equipment used by staff on site.
    CRITICAL - Staff not trained on dangerous equipment being used.

  • 19 - Is Health & Safety information (poster, leaflet, cards) available to staff?

  • MINOR - Not Available / On Display.

  • 20 - Are COSHH Risk Assessment or Hazard Data Sheets available for all chemicals on site?

  • MAJOR - Data sheets and or COSHH assessment are not available.
    CRITICAL - Incident has occurred and no COSHH available.

  • 21 - Are First aid kits available and fully stocked, including blue plasters?

  • MINOR - Not adequately stocked, or supplies have run out.
    MAJOR - No first aid kit is available.

  • 22 - Are correct accident reporting procedures in place?

  • MINOR - Process incomplete or not fully implemented.
    MAJOR - No process in place.

  • 23 - Is there an effective process in place for product recalls, withdrawals?

  • MAJOR - Process is not being used OR process doesn't cover all areas.
    MAJOR - Staff have no awareness of process, or what to do.
    CRITICAL - No process in place.

  • 24 - Are there procedures in place for equipment/utensil separation?

  • MAJOR - No separation by colour coding or disinfection.
    CRITICAL - Actual cross contamination risk observed, e.g. same knives used for cutting raw food and ready to eat foods.

  • 25 - Is there sufficient staff uniform and PPE provided for staff, which is in good condition and clean?

  • MINOR - Available but not in good/clean condition.
    MAJOR - Not available, not worn, or cleanliness could pose a hygiene issue.
    CRITICAL - Contamination of food is likely.

  • 26 - Have concessionaires received an ASDA Best Welcome / Legal Training induction? (Check 2 staff records.)

  • MINOR - No training booked, or longer than four weeks away.
    MINOR - Some staff members have not received Asda Best Welcome / Legal Training, within 1 week of starting.
    MAJOR - Some staff members have not received Asda Best Welcome / Legal Training.

  • 27 - Is there proof of food hygiene training being complelted and commensurate with work activities? (Check 2 staff member records)

  • MINOR - Each training file should contain a photograph. Score where no photo is on file.
    MAJOR - Score if any food handler has not received equivalent to CIEH level 2 Food Hygiene training, or managers not received equivalent to CIEH level 3 food hygiene training, within 3 months and 6 months respectively of commencing employment. (Evidence must be kept on site).

  • 28 - Are all lighting covers in food room shatter-proof?

  • MAJOR - Exposed bulb in a food storage location - If smashes, could contaminate food.
    (NOTE: Check colour coding of bulbs, which will indicate if they are shatter-proof.)

  • 29 - Are drains and pipes free from blockages?

  • MINOR - Small leaks or poor drainage issues, but recorded and being dealt with (Look for job number raised with City FM).
    MAJOR - Blocked drain in a food room.
    CRITICAL - Closure Point - Blocked drain in a food room and waste is overflowing onto the floor.

  • 30 - Are fridge seals in good working order?

  • MINOR - Split fridge or freezer door seals, on order.
    MAJOR - Issues affecting doors ability to be closed, or mouldy and cannot be cleaned effectively.

  • 31 - Does the equipment layout restrict cleaning?

  • MINOR - Fixed areas that do not facilitate access or movably to effectively clean - Areas need minor cleaning.
    MAJOR - Fixed areas that do not facilitate access or movably to effectively clean - Areas are filthy.

  • 32 - Does the layout allow adequate separation of raw and cooked/ready to eat food, to eliminate any likely risk of cross contamination?

  • MINOR - Design does not allow sufficient work or storage area to separate raw food items.
    MAJOR - Risk of cross contamination is likely/ imminent.

  • 33 - Are there any other issues seen, not already covered by the audit questions, that could be a Food Safety risk? Provide full details.

  • If any other Food Safety issues are seen, which are not covered elsewhere in the audit; please raise a non-compliance at the appropriate level and provide full details.

Section 2 - Administration

  • 01 - Are air temperatures of chillers/freezers recorded adequately?

  • MINOR - Gaps e.g. Less than 2 in temperature records, over last 4 weeks.
    MAJOR - More than 2 temperatures missing, OR No records of temperature being kept by concession for their own refrigeration and freezer units.
    CRITICAL - Records show an issue but no actions have been taken.

  • 02 - Have all foreign body incidents been reported and recorded?

  • MINOR - Staff report incidents, but they are not recorded.
    MAJOR - There is no system in place.

  • 03 - Is allergy awareness policy/information displayed at the point of sale?

  • CRITICAL - Score if products are being sold without this information on display, or not available.
    CRITICAL - Closure Point - No products have allergen information.

  • 04 - Has all delivery documentation been completed fully?

  • MAJOR - Score if no delivery record available and advise implementation. Records should be kept showing: Date, temperature & condition of goods.
    CRITICAL - Records show an issue but no actions have been taken.

  • 05 - Have the core temperature of cooked foods been recorded adequately?

  • MINOR - Minor gaps e.g. Less than 2 in temperature records, over last 4 weeks.
    CRITICAL - No cooked food temperature records OR Incorrect records OR Show an issue but no actions have been taken.

  • 06 - Have all hot hold temperatures been recorded?

  • MINOR - Minor gaps e.g. Less than 2 in temperature records over last 4 weeks.
    MAJOR - Records not in place.
    CRITICAL - Records show an issue but no actions have been taken.

  • 07 - Do cooling records demonstrate that safe procedures are being followed?

  • MINOR - Minor gaps e.g. less than 2 in temperature records over last 4 weeks.
    CRITICAL - Product temperatures are not being recorded OR there is evidence of food not cooled to less than 8.C within 4 hours.

  • 08 - Have the temperatures of cold-displayed food been recorded adequately?

  • MINOR - Minor gaps e.g. less than 2 in temperature records over last 4 weeks.
    MAJOR - Records not in place.
    CRITICAL - Records show an issue but no actions have been taken.

  • 09 - Has Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) been undertaken on concession owned equipment?

  • MAJOR - PAT testing has not been completed on non-Asda equipment.

  • 10 - Has planned Maintenance been carried out at the required frequency?

  • CRITICAL - Planned maintenance is not being carried out on concessionaires equipment.

  • 11 - Is there evidence that the concession has knowledge of the Colleague Voice Safety Notice Board?

  • MINOR - Scored if knowledge irregular or incomplete.

  • 12 - Do prices on Labelling Pentics match the scales?

  • MAJOR - Price not clear and displayed along side product.
    CRITICAL - Score if the price displayed is lower than the price on the scales, meaning the customer will be overcharged.

  • 13 - Can core line products on sale be traced back to invoice?

  • MAJOR - 2 or more core line products can not be traced back to invoice.

  • 14 - Record product details on product traced including batch code/ supplier detail/ use by/ BB dates/ photo of label

  • Observation - Mark as Satisfactory

  • 15 - Is all Halal meat on site marked with the Halal certifiers logo/mark?

  • CRITICAL - Some Halal meat was found on site that was not marked with the Halal certifiers logo/mark.
    CRITICAL - Closure Point - No lines marked with Halal certifiers logo/mark.

  • 16 - Are there any other issues seen, not already covered by the audit questions, that could be a Food Safety risk? Provide full details.

  • If any other Food Safety issues are seen, which are not covered elsewhere in the audit, please raise a non-conformance at the appropriate level and provide full details.

Section 3 - Food Safety

  • 01 - Does the Concessionaire understand the return to work processes and are these in line with legal / industry standard?

  • MAJOR - Process not in operation, team unaware of their use.
    CRITICAL - No process in place.
    CRITICAL - Staff seen working whilst visibly ill or returning prior to 48 hrs after illness

  • 02 - Do all team members have tidy hair which is tied back and properly covered, have clean nails and are adhering to the jewellery policy?

  • MINOR - score for hair not tied back or uncovered
    MINOR - Staff wearing nail varnish
    MAJOR - Hygiene issues
    MAJOR - Staff with dirty or false nails
    MAJOR - Jewellery being worn (excluding exceptions)

  • 03 - Do Team Members have all cuts or sores covered with blue, clean plasters/dressings?

  • MAJOR - Food handler with cuts or sores not covered with a blue plaster working in the kitchen

  • 04 - Is effective hand washing being demonstrated by all staff in order to control the risk of cross contamination?

  • MAJOR - damaged gloves worn which present risk of physical contamination
    CRITICAL - Hand washing not being completed as appropriate. E.g. after break, removal of refuse, etc./ observed handling raw food and then RTE / high risk food item. Causing direct contamination.

  • 05 - Are all Team Members adhering to hygienic practices whilst handing food?

  • MAJOR - staff are eating and drinking in food areas
    CRITICAL - hygiene issues such as spitting or coughing/sneezing over food

  • 06 - Do all Team Members remove protective clothing before leaving the premises?

  • MINOR - staff are observed wearing uniform when off ASDA premises

  • 07 - Do all food handlers wash hands in hand wash sink only and not observed washing hands in equipment or food preparation sink?

  • MAJOR - Food handler observed washing hands in equipment or food preparation sink.

  • 08 - Do all visitors entering the concession wear appropriate protective clothing, including hats (hat as a minimum standard for contractors). Are spare hats and coats available for Visitors? Are visitors following all generally accepted hygiene regulations - jewellery, nails, hair, etc.

  • MINOR - correct clothing to prevent food contamination is not being worn by visitors/contractors. Spare hat and coat not available.
    MAJOR - Clothing worn represents a risk to health e.g. dirty clothing

  • 09 - Are all wash hand basin accessible and unobstructed by equipment or utensils?

  • MAJOR - wash basin is obstructed so that it can not be used easily

  • 10 - Are hand washing basins being used hand washing only and not for any other purposes?

  • MINOR - Minor risk
    MAJOR - Equipment or food cleaned in a designated hand wash basin

  • 11 - Are all food products delivered beyond 'best before' or ''use by' date rejected?

  • CRITICAL - Food is accepted past its best before date/ Use by Date and no corrective action such as disposal or return to supplier taken

  • 12 - Are all food products delivered with evidence of damage or inadequate packaging or signs of contamination rejected?

  • MINOR - packaging is damaged but integrity of the food is in place,
    MAJOR - food is damaged
    CRITICAL - Potential of actual contamination of food

  • 13 - Is all stock being rotated correctly?<br>

  • MINOR - Evidence of old stock behind new stock

  • 14 - Is all food stored/wrapped/covered so as to prevent a risk of physical contamination?<br>

  • MINOR - low risk food such as dried food stored, wrapped or covered so as to prevent a risk of physical contamination. Failure to cover food effectively, but clear intention for food to be covered.
    MAJOR - Raw meat/ high risk/ ready to eat food not stored, wrapped or covered so as to prevent a risk of physical contamination.

  • 15 - Is all food which unfit for sale, marked and segregated? i.e. mouldy food or blown cans.

  • MINOR - occurrence of mould on fruit / veg and not segregated and labelled as rejected stock
    MAJOR - mould on pre-prepared manufactured/ or high risk foods including raw meat and not segregated and labelled as rejected stock
    CRITICAL - A number of unfit foods found on the premises and not segregated and labelled as rejected stock, indicating a system breakdown

  • 16 - Are there any food products on sale beyond their best before date ?

  • MAJOR - Food found past its best before date

  • 17 - Is all food stored off the floor?

  • MINOR - Food stored on the floor
    MAJOR -Food stored on floor and contamination has occurred

  • 18 - Is all open dry/ambient food labelled correctly with the date of opening and in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines for storage and use?

  • MINOR - Dry food has not been labelled on the day of opening.

  • 19 - Are all foods stored correctly with raw and cooked or ready to eat foods kept separate?

  • MINOR - minor cross contamination risk, not likely to cause injury or illness e.g. raw food stored next to cooked food both wrapped and not touching
    MAJOR - Likelihood of cross contamination is high e.g. raw food stored open next to ready to eat food. No evidence of actual cross contamination
    CRITICAL - Actual cross contamination risk, e.g. raw meat dripping onto cooked ready to eat food. Illness likely

  • 20 - Have all foods been decanted from opened cans to prevent metal contamination of contents?

  • MINOR - Food not decanted from opened cans

  • 21 - Does all chilled and ambient food have a date label?

  • MAJOR - No date labelling

  • 22 - Is all food which is being prepared within its best before or use by date?

  • MAJOR - Food past is BB being used
    CRITICAL - Food past is UB being used

  • 23 - Is there any evidence that ready to eat foods are being held at ambient temperature for too long?

  • CRITICAL - High risk foods being kept out unnecessarily out of temperature control or left at ambient , resulting in the temperature of the product to exceed 8.c

  • 24 - Are all clean chopping boards being racked upright when not in use?

  • MINOR - Clean chopping boards not racked upright when not in use

  • 25 - Are all chopping boards in good condition?

  • MINOR - scoring is visible and effecting ability for it to be cleaned.
    MAJOR - Boards in extremely poor condition risk of contamination high

  • 26 - Is there any evidence of damaged equipment being used?

  • MINOR - Minor damage, no risk of contamination of food
    MAJOR - contamination of food possible
    CRITICAL - Contamination of food likely, or injury by staff using it

  • 27 - Is there adequate separation of scales?

  • MAJOR - contamination of food possible
    CRITICAL - Contamination of food likely

  • 28 - Are all salad items being washed before use?

  • CRITICAL - Salad or vegetable to be eaten raw not washed before use

  • 29 - Are sinks being cleaned and sanitised between different uses?

  • MAJOR - Food preparation sinks not cleaned and sanitised between different uses

  • 30 - Are any fresh foods being frozen in-house, including raw or cooked meat, poultry and dishes produced within the business?

  • MAJOR - Freezing taking place in-house

  • 31 - Has the 'Topping up' of ambient products been observed?

  • MAJOR - Topping up observed

  • 32 - Are the serving spoons and tongs clean, with clean utensils being used for each new batch of product?

  • MAJOR - Tongs/ serving spoon dirty

  • 33 - Is food in display units adequately screened and protected?

  • MINOR - minor contamination risk, not likely to cause injury or illness
    MAJOR - Likelihood of cross contamination is high e.g.no screening or inadequate screening and potential contamination from customers

  • 34 - Are all serving team members wearing clean hats and aprons?

  • MINOR - inappropriate clothing
    MAJOR - Score for dirty clothing OR where hygiene issues are a concern OR no hat or apron worn
    CRITICAL - Score if contamination of food likely

  • 35 - Is all crockery, cutlery, glassware and trays free from damage or defect?

  • MINOR - Minor damage, no risk of contamination of food
    MAJOR - contamination of food possible
    CRITICAL - Contamination of food likely, or injury by staff using it

  • 36 - Are all trays, crockery, cutlery and glassware being used clean?

  • MINOR - Minor cleanliness issues
    MAJOR - Dirty and risk of contamination likely
    CRITICAL - Filthy and risk of contamination likely

  • 37 - Are weekly Probe Thermometer Accuracy checks being undertaken correctly and recorded?

  • MAJOR - Minor gaps e.g. less than 2 in temperature records over last 4 weeks. Records present are within calibration limits OR demonstrate corrective actions
    CRITICAL - Probes are not being calibrated OR calibration procedure completed incorrectly OR records show issues with no corrective actions

  • 38 - Is the Probe being sanitised before taking food temperatures or between different products/species?

  • CRITICAL - Probe not sanitised between raw and ready to eat foods

  • 39 - Are Food and chemicals adequately segregated to prevent contamination?

  • MINOR - Food and chemicals stored on same shelf but adequately covered and labelled so risk of contamination is low
    MAJOR - Risk of contamination high e.g. chemicals stored in unmarked containers near food.
    CRITICAL - Risk of contamination high e.g. chemicals stored near open food or stored without lids

  • 40 - Are all Cleaning chemicals stored in marked containers and labelled correctly?

  • CRITICAL - Not labelled or incorrectly labelled.

  • 41 - Are disposable cloths used only once and any other cloths present controlled carefully to prevent risk of contamination?

  • MINOR - cloths not disposed off after use
    MAJOR - Dirty cloths being used on ready to eat surfaces, cloths left on work surfaces near raw food, cloths filthy

  • 42 - Is separate equipment used to clean equipment & food contact surfaces to that used to clean walls/floors?

  • MAJOR - The same cleaning equipment used to clean food contact surfaces and walls/floors.

  • 43 - Is there any grease, grime, dirt, dust, pest or food debris on EQUIPMENT or STRUCTURE (whether in use or not), indicating ineffective cleaning?

  • MINOR - Minor cleanliness issues
    CRITICAL - Filthy and risk of contamination likely

  • 44 - Is there any build up of grime, food debris etc. to HAND contact surfaces?

  • MINOR - Minor cleanliness issues
    CRITICAL - Filthy and risk of contamination likely

  • 45 - Is cleaning equipment kept in good clean condition?

  • MINOR - Cleaning equipment is dirty
    CRITICAL - Cleaning equipment is filthy and contamination imminent

  • 46 - Are all cleaning schedules available, fully and correctly completed?

  • MINOR - Cleaning schedules incomplete
    MAJOR - No cleaning schedules or insufficient cleaning
    CRITICAL - Falsification of cleaning schedules

  • 47 - Are good standards of housekeeping being maintained?

  • MINOR - House keeping needs improving
    MAJOR - major house keeping issues

  • 48 - Is the concessionaire aware of ASDA Pest Control Records?

  • MAJOR - records are not available or not communicated to the concession

  • 49 - Have all pest contractor’s recommendations been actioned? And/or is the Concession Manager aware of the requirements/actions?

  • MINOR - recommendations not completed but NO ACTIVITY - List recommendations
    MAJOR - recommendations not completed AND ACTIVITY ON SITE - List recommendations

  • 50 - Is there any evidence of pests on site?

  • MINOR - Low risk internal pest activity e.g. fruit flies identified and being treated OR external activity
    MAJOR - Internal high risk pest activity e.g. rodents/cockroaches in food rooms but being managed adequately.
    CRITICAL - High risk pest infestation such as cockroaches, mice or rats in the kitchen. Risk of enforcement action from LA is high
    CRITICAL - Closure Point - Actual pest infestation seen.

  • 51 - Is all refuse from food areas cleared away on a regular basis?

  • MINOR - Minor issues
    MAJOR - Overflowing bins present in food area/ lack of regular collections

  • 52 - Is the waste area clean and tidy?

  • MINOR - Area untidy
    MAJOR - Area is attracting pests or is causing hygiene issues

  • 53 - Are all external doors and windows protected by fly screens and doors to food rooms kept shut when not in use?

  • MINOR - Window / doors left open during deliveries and no fly screen and/or fly screen damaged
    MAJOR - left open and unscreened as common practise

  • 54 - Are all fly killing unit(s) working and not located above food preparation areas?

  • MINOR - Not available, bulb not working
    MINOR - EFK located above food prep area

  • 55 - Are glass and crockery breakages being handled correctly?

  • MINOR - procedure may be improved and advice given by safety advisor
    MAJOR - no procedure in place

  • 56 - Is any glass in use where it is likely to cause a food contamination risk?

  • MINOR - No glass policy
    MAJOR - glass as an ice scoop or a measuring tool for portions of food.
    CRITICAL - Contamination by glass witnessed

  • 57 - Are there any other practices being carried out which are likely to present a risk of foreign body contamination?

  • MINOR - Minor risk not likely to cause contamination
    MAJOR - Likelihood to contaminate food is high
    CRITICAL - Foreign body contamination imminent or present

  • 58 - Are there any other issues seen, not already covered by the audit questions, that could be a Food Safety risk? Provide full details.

  • If any other Food Safety issues are seen which are not covered elsewhere in the audit, please raise a non-conformance a the appropriate level and provide full details.

Section 4 - Chilled Food

  • 01 - CCP1 Are all chilled food deliveries received above 4°C rejected?

  • CRITICAL - Temperature more than 4°C on delivery for chilled AND product not rejected

  • 02 - Are all deliveries of chilled foods stored within 30 minutes of delivery?

  • MINOR - Not stored within 30 minutes of delivery but within 4°C
    MAJOR - Not stored within 30 minutes of delivery and temperatures above 4°C and no action taken to reject

  • 03 - Are there any Chilled foods present which are beyond their Use By date?

  • MAJOR - Out of date food found
    CRITICAL - Out of date food found on sale

  • 04 - Is all chilled food correctly labelled?

  • MAJOR - Out of date food found
    CRITICAL - Out of date food found on sale

  • 05 - CCP2 Is the temperature of chilled food being maintained below 4°C and appropriate corrective action taken when found above 4°C, including the unit reaching correct operating temperature before being used?

  • MAJOR - Chilled food is found above 4°C and no corrective action in place. Or staff unaware of correct corrective action
    CRITICAL - Food on display/sale above 4°C for longer than 4 hours. No evidence of a temperature management system. NO action has been taken to log the defect

  • 06 - Is the chilled display unit reaching correct operating temperature before being used?

  • MINOR - Chilled display unit not set at correct temperature but product within 4°C.

  • 07 - Is all displayed chilled food being stored below the load limit?

  • MINOR - Displayed chilled food stored above load limit

  • 08 - Is the chill display unit being used for chilled products only and not to cool ambient or hot products?

  • MAJOR - Hot products should not be put into refrigeration where they affect other products in the storage unit by being too hot and taking them over 8c

  • 09 - Is displayed chilled food free from all risk of cross contamination?

  • MINOR - minor cross contamination risk, not likely to cause injury or illness e.g. raw food stored next to cooked food both wrapped and not touching
    MAJOR - Likelihood of cross contamination is high e.g. raw food stored open next to ready to eat food. No evidence of actual cross contamination
    CRITICAL - Actual cross contamination risk, e.g. raw meat dripping onto cooked ready to eat food. Illness likely

  • 10 - Has the 'Topping up' of cold products been observed?

  • MAJOR - Topping up observed

  • 11 - CCP3 Are all product samples cooked for customers rejected if they do not achieve ≥ 85°C rejected?

  • CRITICAL - Temperature ≤ 85°C post cooking AND product not rejected

  • 11 - Are there any other issues seen, not already covered by the audit questions, that could be a Food Safety risk? Provide full details.

  • If any other Food Safety issues are seen which are not covered elsewhere in the audit, please raise a non-conformance a the appropriate level and provide full details

Section 5 - Fire Health & Safety

  • 01 - Are fire extinguishers available for use, easy to reach and located correctly?

  • MINOR - Extinguishers not on a hook or stand, have been moved temporarily but are still in the vicinity of the approved location.
    MAJOR - Extinguisher are missing or not serviced within the last year, or not available for use because of an obstruction. Being use to prop doors open.

  • 02 - Are cooking ranges / canopies / filters free of grease build up?

  • MAJOR - Small build up of grease
    CRITICAL - Major build up of grease with the potential to fuel a fire

  • 03 - Is the Concessionaires on duty familiar with correct procedure should a fire be discovered?

  • MINOR - Minor issues
    MAJOR - Employees would put themselves or others at risk by their lack of knowledge

  • 04 - Are emergency exit routes and fire exit doors capable of being opened?

  • MAJOR - exit routes are partially blocked or obstructed
    CRITICAL - exits are blocked or chained or locked

  • 05 - Are alarm call points kept clear and readily accessible at all times?

  • MAJOR - call points are not accessible to user in an emergency

  • 06 - Is the back service area clear and not blocked by roll cages?

  • MINOR - roll cages blocking back service areas

  • 07 - Are fire doors kept closed at all times and un-damaged?

  • MINOR - wedged open when taking in deliveries
    MAJOR - wedged open all the time or damaged so that the integrity of the door is compromised and the door would not be able to hold a fire back for at least 30 minutes

  • 08 - Is the area free from any slip and trip hazards?

  • MINOR - Minor infringement, not likely to cause an accident
    CRITICAL - Trip or slip hazard present and accident likely

  • 09 - Is there a satisfactory process in place to clean up any spillages?

  • MINOR - wet floor signs not in use, or process not adequate
    MAJOR - No process for cleaning spillages

  • 10 - Do staff have access to manufacturers instructions/safety manual for key equipment e.g. meat slicer, band saw?

  • MAJOR - copy not available on site

  • 11 - Where equipment is fitted with an emergency stop button this is working effectively?

  • CRITICAL - defective emergency stop button

  • 12 - Where safety interlocks are fitted on equipment, are these working effectively and not overridden?

  • CRITICAL - interlock defective or overridden

  • 13 - Has any defective equipment been taken out of use and reported to City FM?

  • MINOR - Defective equipment taken out of use but not reported, no sticker on equipment
    CRITICAL - defective equipment in use

  • 14 - Are there Good standards of housekeeping on the counters and warehouse areas, allowing for safe movement of roll cages and pallets etc?

  • MAJOR - poor standards of housekeeping, safe movement not provided for

  • 15 - Is all stock stored in cages, shelves or pallets and not on the floor? To avoid accidents, blocking fire exits, etc

  • MAJOR - stock not stored appropriately

  • 16 - Is all warehouse stock stored safely with no evidence of goods being unstable, stacked too high or leaning over the edge of shelving?

  • MAJOR - stock stored unsafely
    CRITICAL - stock stored dangerously, at risk of accident

  • 17 - Are cables and plugs fitted to electrical equipment free from signs of damage, fraying and securely fitted?

  • MAJOR - Cracked or damaged plugs, wiring exposed OR double adapter is not a fused gang socket
    CRITICAL - Dangerous electrics

  • 18 - Are extension leads and plug extensions safe, not overloaded and used safely?

  • MNOR - extension leads are used for commercial equipment
    MAJOR - leads are daisy chained or overloaded with multi plug blocks
    CRITICAL - risk of fire or electric shock due to poor condition

  • 19 - Are oven gloves provided and in good condition, for retrieving items from ovens?

  • MINOR - gloves in poor condition
    MAJOR - no gloves provided

  • 20 - Do Staff adhere to safe knife use policy and training?

  • MINOR - Not followed or not known
    MAJOR - Dangerous practices witnessed
    CRITICAL - no training procedures in place

  • 21 - Are all staff who carry out dismantling, cleaning or assembling dangerous machinery over the age of 18?

  • CRITICAL - staff under 18 dismantling, cleaning or assembling dangerous machinery

  • 22 - Are all staff operating dangerous machinery, over the age of 16?

  • CRITICAL - staff under 16 operating dangerous machinery

  • 23 - Are safety gloves available and used when cutting raw meat?

  • CRITICAL - Not available or not used

  • 24 - Is appropriate footwear being worn?

  • MINOR - Not followed, inappropriate footwear worn should be slip resistant and cover the foot

  • 25 - Is food waste and waste oil being managed effectively?

  • MINOR - build up of waste oil, potential to attract pests or be a fire risk
    MAJOR - waste process not followed or likely to attract pests or become slip hazard or fire risk

  • 26 - Is segregation of all waste being managed effectively?

  • MINOR - Minor issues
    MAJOR - Waste procedures not followed

  • 27 - Are there any other issues seen, not already covered by the audit questions, that could be a Fire or Health & Safety Risk? Provide full details.

  • If any other Health & Safety or Fire Risk issues are seen which are not covered elsewhere in the audit, please raise a non-conformance a the appropriate level and provide full details.

Section 06 - Review & Sign-Off

  • Auditor:

  • Store Manager / Supervisor:

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