Airline Catering Food Safety Checklist
Comprehensive airline catering food safety checklist covering inflight meal production, cold chain management, and strict allergen controls.
- Industry: Airline Catering
- Frequency: Per flight/Production run
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Quality Assurance/Production Manager
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: FDA Food Code, USDA FSIS, Airline Standards, EU Regulation 852/2004
Production
Meal preparation
- Standardized recipes followed?
- Cooking temperatures achieved?
- Cooling process verified?
- Meals blast-chilled properly?
Allergen Control
Allergen management
- Allergen-containing meals segregated?
- Special meals correctly labeled?
- Cross-contact prevention followed?
Cold Chain
Temperature control
- Cold storage at 41°F or below?
- Meal trolleys at proper temp?
- Loading completed within time limits?
Documentation
Traceability
- Lot codes documented?
- Temperatures logged?
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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Why Use This Airline Catering Food Safety Checklist?
This airline catering food safety checklist helps airline catering teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for quality assurance/production manager professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: per flight/production run.
Ensures compliance with FDA Food Code, USDA FSIS, Airline Standards, EU Regulation 852/2004. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Airline Catering Food Safety Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 8 sections: Production, Allergen Control, Cold Chain, Documentation, Pre-Inspection Information, Temperature Control & Monitoring, Food Handling & Cross-Contamination Prevention, Food Storage & Labeling. It is designed for airline catering operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per flight/production run. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Who should use this Airline Catering Food Safety Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Quality Assurance/Production Manager professionals in the airline catering industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.