Food Manufacturing Environmental Monitoring Checklist
Comprehensive environmental monitoring program checklist for Listeria and pathogen control in food manufacturing facilities.
- Industry: Food Manufacturing
- Frequency: Per sampling schedule
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Quality Assurance/Microbiology
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: FDA FSMA, FDA Listeria Guidance, GFSI Standards, 21 CFR 117
Zone 1 - Food Contact Surfaces
Direct contact sampling
- Zone 1 sites sampled per schedule?
- Proper swabbing technique used?
- Samples properly labeled?
Zone 2 - Adjacent Non-Food Contact
Near food contact
- Zone 2 sites sampled?
- Equipment frames, legs, support structures included?
Zone 3 - Non-Food Contact
Within production area
- Zone 3 sites sampled?
- Floors, drains, walls sampled?
Zone 4 - Outside Production
Remote areas
- Zone 4 sites sampled?
- Hallways, locker rooms, cafeteria included?
Documentation
Record keeping
- Chain of custody maintained?
- Samples submitted to lab?
- Results added to trend analysis?
Pre-Inspection Information
Initial inspection details and documentation
- Inspector Name
- Inspection Date
- Location / Kitchen Area
- Inspection Type (Routine/Follow-up/Complaint)
- Previous inspection date and findings reviewed?
Temperature Control & Monitoring
Verify all temperature-sensitive equipment and food items
- Refrigerator temperature at or below 41°F (5°C)?
- Freezer temperature at or below 0°F (-18°C)?
- Hot holding foods at or above 135°F (57°C)?
- Thermometers calibrated and functional?
- Temperature logs current and properly maintained?
Food Handling & Cross-Contamination Prevention
Proper food handling practices and contamination prevention
- Proper handwashing observed (20 seconds, soap)?
- Gloves used properly for ready-to-eat foods?
- Raw and cooked foods properly separated?
- Color-coded cutting boards used correctly?
- Allergen cross-contact controls in place?
Food Storage & Labeling
Proper storage, rotation, and labeling of food items
- FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation followed?
- All items properly date-labeled?
- Food stored 6 inches off floor?
- No expired products in storage?
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