Food Supplier Audit Checklist
Comprehensive food supplier audit for evaluating supplier food safety programs, facility conditions, and documentation practices.
- Industry: Food Manufacturing
- Frequency: Annual/As needed
- Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
- Role: Quality Assurance/Purchasing
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: FDA FSMA FSVP, GFSI Standards, SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000
Documentation Review
Program documentation
- HACCP/Food Safety Plan available?
- Current certifications verified?
- Recall program documented?
- Allergen control program documented?
Facility Assessment
Physical conditions
- Facility clean and well-maintained?
- Pest control program effective?
- Equipment clean and sanitary?
Operations
Manufacturing practices
- GMP compliance observed?
- Temperature controls adequate?
- Traceability system in place?
Personnel
Employee practices
- Employee training documented?
- Proper hygiene practices observed?
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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- School Cafeteria Food Safety Checklist
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- Cooling Process Monitoring Checklist
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