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Guidelines: This verification audit is to be used as a tool to help drive Food Safety, GMP and Cleanliness in the plant. When conducting the audit, use your best judgement when answering the questions. This is being used to track improvement in all areas of the facility. If any deviations, please provide general feedback in the comments section do not list out each and every finding. Anything that is scored a 4 from the scoring table will need to have corrective action taken within 24 hours of the finding

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Housekeeping/GMP:

  • No evidence of food or drink, tobacco in any area other than designated areas. Only office/breakroom for food/drinks

  • There is no standing piles of product or other debris on floors/equipment throughout the department

  • All hoses and other stored items are picked up off the floor and covered (if needed) and stored away properly

  • All trash cans/dumpsters/carts are emptied frequently to prevent odors and insect activity

  • There is no standing water in the area, which prevents any odor, insect or microbial activity

  • Walls, ceilings, piping, etc. are clean and free of debris or mold

  • All chemicals/lubricants are labeled and stored properly in (locked) cabinets

  • No evidence of oil or grease leaking into product zones

  • All employees are using/or have proper PPE on in the area

Tools/Secondary Storage:

  • Noncontact product and product contact tools/parts are clean, color coded(if applicable) and properly stored

  • Secondary storage containers (buckets included) are clean and labeled for what they are being used for

  • Storage cabinets/ lockers are clean, orderly and not cluttered with items that do not belong; locked when required

  • All lids, access points are capped/closed/secure/locked as needed

  • Maintenance/Contractors have cleaned up tools, nuts, washers, bolts, welding leads, etc. after working on equipment

Pest Control:

  • Exterior of building is free from debris, trash and foliage

  • Doors are kept closed when not in use and windows are screened (if open) to prevent pests from entering the plant

  • Vents have proper guarding to prevent pests from entering the building

  • Traps are checked and documented based on service agreement frequency (ensures sufficient tracking of pests)

  • No evidence of pest activity (droppings, feathers, etc.). Includes insect trails/webbing on equipment, walls, or ceilings

Building Structure:

  • The lighting is in good repair and adequate throughout the department

  • The stairs, walls, floors, overheads and other structures in the department are in good repair. (NO leaks or NO damage present)

  • The department is free of peeling paint in all areas

  • All doors and windows are in good repair/screened and are able to close

  • No Yellow tape on spouting/equipment longer than 45 days. Temporary repair is initialed and dated

  • Auditor's Signature

  • Quality Verification

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