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  • The monthly audit covers basic compliance to hygienic practices, structural deficiencies and general compliance to SHOTT's food safety & quality policies and procedures. Any critical or major issues which can affect SHOTT's food safety & quality standard will be escalated immediately and appropriate actions will be taken.

  • Any non-conformances will be scored based on their risk - Critical (directly affect food safety), Major (may contaminate food or affect product quality) or Minor (not expected to have a direct effect on food safety or product quality). Corrective action must be taken with all details recorded on the report - the applicable department manager is responsible for this.

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Food safety

  • Any potential food safety risk? e.g. high cross-contamination risk: loose parts or flaky paints/labels that can drop into the product

  • Any significant issues or complaints? e.g. product on hold, recall or withdrawal, non-conformance

  • Any comments or observations?

Personal Hygiene + Protective Clothing

  • All staff adhering to clothing procedures? Clean & appropriate uniforms as per our Hygiene zone requirement

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • All watches, jewellery removed? The exception is a plain wedding band but must be covered with glove.

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Are product handlers following hygienic practices? e.g. not touching the floor, washing hands when required

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Are hand and boot washers operational with sufficient paper towels, soap and sanitisers?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Any other issues which can affect the food safety & quality of our product?

  • Please describe the issue in the note section and score the issue based on its risk.

  • Any comments or observations?

Cleaning & Housekeeping

  • All equipment, working benches floors, walls, vents, drains, curtain strips & ceilings in a clean state? In good repair, smooth and able to be easily cleaned?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • No tools or loose items closer to the VATs & equipment - open product area?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Is the waste area clean and not overflowing with rubbish?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Cleaning equipment used and stored clean following the colour coding system?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • All chemicals labelled and stored correctly?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Free from any pest activities?

  • Specify where you have sighed the non-conformance

  • Any other issues which can affect the food safety & quality of our product?

  • Please describe the issue in the note section and score the issue based on its risk.

  • Any comments or observations?

Building & Repair/Maintenance

  • Are the building and its surrounding areas well maintained?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Specify where you have sighted the non-conformance

  • Glass, Hard Brittle Plastics & Wood - checked against the register and no issues? All bulbs working and covers intact?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Specify where you have sighted the non-conformance

  • Does any part of the building need repairs or maintenance? (e.g. walls, ceiling, floors) No damage, flaking paint, cracks, rust or holes?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Specify where you have sighted the non-conformance

  • Does any electrical fixture and equipment including motors need repairs or maintenance? No damage, flaking paint, cracks, chips or wear & tear

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Specify where you have sighted the non-conformance

  • Are roller doors and door seals in good condition and no gaps between the door and floor? All doors in good repair and able to be closed securely?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its risk

  • Specify where you have sighted the non-conformance

  • Any other issues which can affect the food safety & quality of our product?

  • Please describe the issue in the note section and score the issue based on its risk.

  • Any comments or observations?

Quality Systems / Documents

  • Are the FS forms completed on time?

  • Please describe the non-conformance in the note section and score it based on its severity

  • Any other issues which can affect the food safety & quality of our product?

  • Please describe the issue in the note section and score the issue based on its risk.

  • Any comments or observations?

Others

  • Any accidents / Health & Safety issues?

  • Any sick staff? Return to work form completed?

  • Any comments or observations?

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