Food Warehouse Sanitation Checklist
Comprehensive food warehouse sanitation checklist covering storage conditions, pest management, and sanitary transportation requirements.
- Industry: Food Distribution
- Frequency: Daily/Weekly
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Warehouse Manager
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: FDA FSMA, Sanitary Transportation Rule, GFSI Standards
Storage Conditions
Environmental controls
- Temperature-controlled areas at proper temps?
- Temperature logs maintained?
- All products stored off floor?
- Food separated from non-food items?
Facility Sanitation
Cleaning practices
- Floors clean and maintained?
- Loading dock area clean?
- No debris or clutter?
Pest Control
IPM program
- No evidence of pest activity?
- Pest monitoring devices checked?
- Building exclusion measures effective?
Inventory Control
Product rotation
- FIFO rotation practiced?
- Damaged products segregated?
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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