This document outlines standards for storage, transportation, pest control, refrigeration, worker hygiene, and traceability as part of a food safety audit. Key requirements include cleaning and maintenance of storage facilities, inspection of bulk storage areas, integrated pest management, temperature control and monitoring of refrigeration equipment, cleanliness of transportation vehicles, policies on worker hygiene such as hair restraints, and record keeping to enable traceability of products. Compliance with these standards is evaluated through review of cleaning logs, pest control records, temperature logs, vehicle inspection documents, worker hygiene policies and traceability records.
This document outlines standards for storage, transportation, pest control, refrigeration, worker hygiene, and traceability as part of a food safety audit. Key requirements include cleaning and maintenance of storage facilities, inspection of bulk storage areas, integrated pest management, temperature control and monitoring of refrigeration equipment, cleanliness of transportation vehicles, policies on worker hygiene such as hair restraints, and record keeping to enable traceability of products. Compliance with these standards is evaluated through review of cleaning logs, pest control records, temperature logs, vehicle inspection documents, worker hygiene policies and traceability records.
This document outlines standards for storage, transportation, pest control, refrigeration, worker hygiene, and traceability as part of a food safety audit. Key requirements include cleaning and maintenance of storage facilities, inspection of bulk storage areas, integrated pest management, temperature control and monitoring of refrigeration equipment, cleanliness of transportation vehicles, policies on worker hygiene such as hair restraints, and record keeping to enable traceability of products. Compliance with these standards is evaluated through review of cleaning logs, pest control records, temperature logs, vehicle inspection documents, worker hygiene policies and traceability records.
This document outlines standards for storage, transportation, pest control, refrigeration, worker hygiene, and traceability as part of a food safety audit. Key requirements include cleaning and maintenance of storage facilities, inspection of bulk storage areas, integrated pest management, temperature control and monitoring of refrigeration equipment, cleanliness of transportation vehicles, policies on worker hygiene such as hair restraints, and record keeping to enable traceability of products. Compliance with these standards is evaluated through review of cleaning logs, pest control records, temperature logs, vehicle inspection documents, worker hygiene policies and traceability records.
Pest Control (30 pts.) Ice and Refrigeration (60 pts.) Transportation (35 pts.) Worker Health and Personal Hygiene (20 pts.) Traceability (10 pts.) 250 Total Points Possible 4-1 Product, Containers & Pallets The storage facility is cleaned and maintained in an orderly manner.
5 Points 4-2 Product, Containers & Pallets Bulk storage facilities (NOT totes, bins or cartons) are inspected for foreign material prior to use and cleaning records are maintained.
5 Points Record: Storage Facility and Equipment Cleanliness
4-3 Product, Containers & Pallets Storage rooms, buildings, and/or facilities are maintained and sufficiently sealed or isolated to be protected from external contamination.
10 Points 4-4 Product, Containers & Pallets Storage areas are reasonably free of litter and debris.
5 Points 4-5 Product, Containers & Pallets Floors in storage areas are reasonably free of standing water.
5 Points 4-6 Product, Containers & Pallets Possible wastewater spillage is prevented from contaminating any food handling area by barriers, drains, or a sufficient distance.
10 Points 4-7 Product, Containers & Pallets There is a policy describing procedures which specify handling/disposition of finished product which is opened, spilled, or comes in contact with the floor.
15 Points 4-8 Storage and Transportation
Packing containers are properly stored and sufficiently
sealed to be protected from contamination (birds, rodents, pests and other contaminants).
10 Points 4-9 Storage and Transportation
Pallets, pallet boxes, totes, bins,
cellars, storage rooms, etc. are clean, in good condition and do not contribute foreign material to the product. Missing Board
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5 Points 4-10 Storage and Transportation Product stored outside in totes, trucks, bins, other containers or on the ground in bulk is covered and protected from contamination.
10 Points 4-11 Product, Containers & Pallets Non-food grade substances such as paints, lubricants, pesticides, etc., are not stored in close proximity to the product.
10 Points 4-12 Product, Containers & Pallets Mechanical equipment used during the storage process is clean and maintained to prevent contamination of the product.
5 Points Document: Storage Facility and Equipment Cleanliness 5
4-13 Pest Control
Measures are taken to exclude animals or
pests from storage facilities. Frequent monitoring required.
10 Points Document: Pest/Rodent Control Log
4-14 Pest Control There is an established and organized pest control program for the facility.
10 Points Document: Pest/Rodent Control Log
4-15 Pest Control
Service reports for the pest
control program should be kept current and available for review at any time.
5 Points Record: Pest/Rodent Control Log
4-16 Pest Control Interior walls, floors and ceilings are well maintained and are free of major cracks and crevices.
5 Points 4-17 Ice and Refrigeration The water used for cooling/ice is potable.
10 Points Record: Water Source Testing Log
4-18 Ice and Refrigeration
Manufacturing, storage and transportation facilities used in making and
delivering ice used for cooling the product have been sanitized.
10 Points Record: Ice Sanitation Log
4-19 Ice and Refrigeration
Climate controlled rooms are monitored for
temperature and logs are maintained.
5 Points Document: Storage Temperature and Refrigeration Equipment Log
4-20 Ice and Refrigeration
Thermometer(s) need to be checked
for accuracy and records are recorded and made available for review.
5 Points Document: Storage Temperature and Refrigeration Log
4-21 Ice and Refrigeration
Refrigeration system condensation does not come in contact with produce.
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10 Points 4-22 Ice and Refrigeration
Refrigeration equipment (condensers, fans, etc.) is cleaned on a scheduled
basis.
10 Points Document: Storage Temperature and Refrigeration Equipmet Log
Another Cooler Temperature Log Sheet 4-23 Ice and Refrigeration
A product that is iced must be stored in such a way that it does not drip on pallets of produce stored below.
10 Points 4-24 Transportation Trucks are inspected to ensure cleanliness and proper refrigeration. Document all truck inspections.
10 PointsProcedure: Carrier Monitoring Log
4-25 Transportation Trucks cannot haul raw animal products, garbage, or chemicals a there is a risk of cross-contamination.
10 Points Procedure: Carrier Monitoring Log
4-26 Transportation Document the truck temperature and state of product at the time of shipment.
10 Points Procedure: Carrier Monitoring Log
4-27 Transportation All produce should be carefully packed and loaded to avoid damage.
5 Points Procedure: Carrier Monitoring Log
4-28 Worker Health and Personal Hygiene Areas designated for employee breaks and eating must be kept clean and in an area away from the production line.
5 Points 4-29 Worker Health and Personal Hygiene
There should be a written policy (SOP) that refers to wearing of hair and/or beard nets in the storage and transportation areas. This SOP or policy must be followed by everyone.
5 Points Procedure: Employee & Visitor Sign
4-30 Worker Health and Personal Hygiene
There should be a written policy that refers to
wearing of or restriction of jewelry.
NO JEWELRY PERMITTED IN PRODUCTION AREA
NO SE PERMITEN JOYAS EN EL AREA DE PRODUCCION
5 Points Procedure: Employee & Visitor Sign
4-31 Traceability
Records are kept recording the
source of incoming product an the destination of outgoing product which is uniquely identified to enable traceability.
