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  • Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Manager on site

Personal Hygiene

  • Personnel at work who have one of the following symptoms - diarrhoea, vomiting, sore throat with fever, fever or jaundice you may have a disease that can be transmitted through food inform their supervisor/team leader.

  • Personnel at work who have been diagnosed with suffering from, or a carrier of, a food borne disease inform their supervisor/team leader.

  • Personnel at work with the above symptoms or diseases do not handle food or perform activities that may result in the food being contaminated by them.

  • Personnel at work who have a condition, that is, an allergy; an infected sore, boil, cut or abrasion; or discharge from the ear, nose or eye, and who think they could contaminate food report it to their supervisor/team leader.

  • Personnel who continue to work with a condition take all practical measures to prevent food being contaminated by, for example, covering infected sores, boils, cuts or abrasions with a waterproof bandage or dressing; using medication to dry up discharges; following the hand washing rules in this policy.

  • Personnel notify their supervisor/team leader if they suspect they have contaminated food.

  • ALL CUTS AND WOUNDS ARE COVERED BY A WATERPROOF BAND-AID.

  • Personnel with a bandage on their hands who handle food wear impermeable gloves.

  • There are adequate first-aid facilities stocked with approved band-aids.

  • Personnel are clean in appearance.

  • Personnel who come into direct contact with food, packaging, utensils or food contact surfaces wash and dry their hands after eating, after visiting the toilet, after using a handkerchief or tissue, fate blocking a cough or sneeze with the hand, after touching their hair/nose/mouth/eyes, after handling garbage, after smoking, after cleaning, after handling raw meat/poultry, and upon entering the food handling area.

  • Personnel control their hand usage to avoid unsanitary practises, which are likely to result in contamination of food, packaging, utensils or food contact surfaces such as scratching heads, placing fingers on or about the ear, nose or mouth, uncovered sneaking or coughing.

  • Hands are not wiped on uniforms

  • Hands and finger nails are clean.

  • Disposable gloves are readily available.

  • Gloves are made of an impermeable material.

  • If gloves are used to handle food they are disposed of under the same circumstances in which hands would be washed (see above) and when deterioration occurs

  • Personnel do not smoke on these premises

  • Personnel do not eat, drink or chew gum in food handling areas

  • Personnel do not spit anywhere on these premises

  • Personnel do not cough or sneeze directly over food, packaging, utensils or food contact surfaces<br>

  • Personnel do not urinate or defecate except in a toilet

  • Personnel do not sit, lie, or stand on food contact surfaces

  • Staff wear only company issued uniforms

  • Personal items (e.g. bags, newspapers, clothes, etc) are not kept in food storage, food display or food handling areas

  • Staff wear designated personal protective equipment according to the task

  • Utensils used for eating or drinking are not carried in the pockets of uniforms

  • Uniforms are clean at the start of every shift

  • Uniforms are in good repair

  • Shoes are made of an impervious material, enclosed with a non-slip sole

  • Shoes are clean, neat and in good repair

Personal Hygiene Facilities

  • Hand washing facilities can be easily accessed

  • Hand washing facilities are clean

  • Hand washing facilities are supplied with soap or detergent for hand washing

  • Hand washing facilities have an adequate supply of warm running water

  • Hand washing facilities are supplied with single use towels

  • Hand washing facilities are supplied with a bin in which to place used towels if this method of hand drying is used

  • Hand washing facilities are only used for washing hands, arms and faces, not equipment

Storage

  • Food is only stored in designated food areas

  • Food and packaging is covered or enclosed to prevent contamination by insects, dust or foreign matter

  • ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED AT LEAST 150mm OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS ( excluding bulk pre-packaged drinks)

  • Food and packaging are labelled with their name

  • Food containers are used to store food, not cleaning chemicals, rubbish, screws, etc

  • Dirty or broken pallets are not used

  • Pallets are stored in areas free of rubbish, pests and insects

Cleaning

  • Chemicals are clearly labelled to prevent contamination and/or their being mistaken for food.

  • Chemicals are stored in a designated area to prevent food contamination and/or their being mistaken for food

  • Material Safety Data Sheets are displayed in the chemical storage area so that they are clearly visible

  • Cleaning chemicals do not come into contact with ingredients, packaging, or meals. The only exceptions are non-rinse sanitisers

  • Clean equipment parts are not placed on the floor

  • Cleaning equipment is kept in a designated, clean location

  • Cleaning equipment is in good repair and clean

  • Cleaning brushes are hung up to dry

  • Single use towels are preferably used to clean food contact surfaces

  • If cleaning cloths are used to clean food contact surfaces they are not used to clean anything else

Pest Control

  • Pest control is only carried out by a pest control contractor

  • Pesticides are clearly labelled to prevent contamination and/or their being mistaken for ingredients

  • Pesticides are stored in locked rooms or cabinets used only for that purpose

  • No grain or pallet baits are used

  • Insectocutor catch trays do not overflow

  • Pesticides do not come into contact with ingredients, packaging, meals, or eating & drinking utensils

  • Areas being fumigated are sign posted

  • Fumigation does not occur where food is being prepared or displayed

  • Equipment is being cleaned before use after fumigation has occurred

  • Pests cannot gain easy access into the premises. (Consult your pest control provider for advise in this area if required)

Waste Disposal

  • There are enough bins for the temporary storage of rubbish

  • Internal bins are emptied when full or at least daily, whichever occurs first

  • Bins are only used as waste receptacles

  • Bins have lids to prevent pests from entering them and these lids are kept closed except when the bin is in use

  • Bins are kept clean and in good repair

  • Bins are free from foul odours

  • There are no issues at this site with bins being tampered with by members of the public

Grounds

  • The grounds are maintained to prevent pest, dirt, and other filth from potentially contaminating food (e.g. Well trimmed grass, shrubs, and trees).

  • Grounds are free from conditions which may result in the contamination of food such as improperly stored equipment, litter, waste, refuse; excessively dusty yards or car parks; and inadequately drained areas

  • No animal manure is used on lawns or gardens

Site Specific Hazards (is there something specific about your site that poses a potential hazard to food safety?)

  • There are no site-specific hazards identified associated with the location of the premises. (Consider what type of businesses are adjacent to or share the site and how they could impact Food Safety)

  • There are no site-specific hazards identified associated with yards, drains (including drainage) or other potential hazards from outside

  • There are no site-specific hazards identified associated with entry points for people and food. (Consider where deliveries are received and how people enter the site. Are there any site-specific issues here that could impact Food Safety?)

  • There is nothing about the design and layout of the premises that poses a hazard for food safety

  • There are no issues with the Structures and Fittings (walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, work benches etc) that pose a hazard for food safety. (Consider any damage and the construction materials)

  • The site has a town water supply (No Bore Water)

  • Signature of auditor recognising completion

  • Signature of manager recognising completion

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