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  • Has the backdoor delivery temp safe and legal record accurately been completed correctly (current/previous week)?

  • Has the backdoor & warehouse safe and legal record been completed correctly (current/previous week)?

  • Does the backdoor delivery temp safe and legal record accurately reflect the standards observed during the audit?

  • Does the backdoor & warehouse safe and legal record accurately reflect the standards observed during the audit?

  • Can the section manager explain corrective action if chilled/frozen delivery is above legal temp?

  • Can colleagues explain the controls to protect products in the cold chain, including frozen goods?

  • Other?

  • Are all back up/walk in freezers working correctly?

  • Are all back up/walk in freezers operating without excessive ice build up?

  • Are all back up/walk in chillers working correctly?

  • Are all back up/walk in chillers operating without excessive ice build up?

  • Are all back up/walk in chillers in good repair?

  • Are all back up/walk in freezers in good repair?

  • Other?

  • Is there a working thermometer probe for deliveries?

  • Does each chiller/fridge/freezer have correct temperature indicators in the correct position?

  • Can colleagues at delivery show how to use the thermometer probe and explain when it should be used?

  • Are doors/energy doors/curtains to back up, walk in chillers/freezers kept closed when not in use?

  • Are all chilled products kept in the cold chain following a delivery?

  • Are all back up/walk in fridges clean?

  • Are all back up/walk in freezers clean?

  • Is the not fit for human consumption sign displayed?

  • Is all cleaning room equipment with colour coded equipment stored separately?

  • Is all cleaning room equipment clean e.g. mope and no stagnant water in mop bucket?

  • Is there a clearly designated area for waste food and is all waste food stored correctly in it?

  • Are all waste products on the raw meat products list stored correctly?

  • Other?

  • Are all chemicals and equipment stored safely?

  • Other?

  • Only non food products stored in external areas that cannot be pest proofed?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse free from signs/evidence of pests?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse ceiling reasonably clean (no excessive dirt/excessive cobwebs/mould)?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse area walls clean?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse area floor clean?

  • Are there any issues with pest proofing?

  • All doors/exits to external area free from gaps underneath (<6mm) & kept closed when not in use?

  • Other?

  • Is all cleaning equipment in an undamaged condition?

  • Is warehouse shelving safe and secure e.g. is blueshelving bolted to the floor?

  • Is the backdoor and warehouse organised in a safe manner ie stock stored safely?

  • Is there adequate lighting in place?

  • Is the floor in the area free from slip and trip hazards?

  • Is the delivery risk assessment on display?

  • Does the delivery risk assessment accurately reflect the layout of the delivery area?

  • Can all colleagues explain the safety measures followed when receiving a delivery?

  • Do all colleagues follow the safe process and use the relevant safety equipment in the risk assessment?

  • Is the delivery area free of obstacles/cages which would impede safe manoeuvre of delivery vehicles?

  • Is all equipment for working at height used safely?

  • Is all equipment for working at height in good condition?

  • Do colleagues move roll cages, pallet trucks and dollies in a safe manner?

  • Can all colleagues explain the process for dealing with damaged roll cages/dollies/semi pallets?

  • Are yellow repair labels (RP7033) available to identify any damaged items?

  • Are there safety release buttons in the walk in freezer (where applicable)?

  • Is there any ice build up on the floor of the walk in fridge/freezer)

  • Are the safety release buttons working in the walk in freezers (where applicable)?

  • Are the safety release buttons easily accessible in the walk in freezers (where applicable)?

  • Are all colleague stairs in good condition/free of obstacles which would impede safe access/egress?

  • Other?

  • Are electrical sockets free from damage and in a good condition?

  • Are electrical light switches free from damage and in a good condition?

  • Are all walls in good repair?

  • Are all floors in good repair?

  • Are all ceilings structurally sound?

  • Other?

  • Are all products in date in the back up fridge?

  • Other?

  • Has the business partner induction been completed for all third party managers?

  • Other?

  • Are there any signs of pest activity?

  • Are there any pest proofing concerns in the canteen?

  • Other?

  • Is there suitable and sufficient supply of hot and cold running water available at all sinks?

  • Are the floors structurally sound?

  • Are the ceilings structurally sound?

  • Are all walls structurally sound?

  • Other?

  • Is stock and POS located more than 50cm below the fire detector is sprinkler heads?

  • Are all internal fire escape routes (to final fire exit) free from obstruction (impede safe exit)?

  • Other?

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