Poultry Processing Plant HACCP Daily Inspection Checklist
This checklist supports HACCP plan verification and prerequisite program monitoring in poultry processing facilities per USDA FSIS 9 CFR Part 417 HACCP requirements, USDA FSIS 9 CFR Part 416 Sanitation Performance Standards, and NACMCF HACCP guidelines. Designed for HACCP coordinators and USDA inspection personnel.
- Industry: Poultry Processing / Food Manufacturing
- Frequency: Daily / Each shift
- Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
- Role: HACCP Coordinator / Food Safety Manager
- Total Items: 22
- Compliance: USDA FSIS 9 CFR Part 417 HACCP Systems, USDA FSIS 9 CFR Part 416 Sanitation Performance Standards, USDA FSIS 9 CFR Part 381 Poultry Products Inspection, FDA FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food
Critical Control Points (CCPs) Monitoring
Verification that CCPs are monitored within critical limits.
- Chiller temperature at or below 40F for all chiller systems?
- Antimicrobial interventions (chlorine, PAA) at correct concentrations?
- Cook temperature at or above 165F for all cooked products?
- All CCP monitoring logs completed by designated monitor for this shift?
Sanitation and Pre-Operational Inspection
Pre-operational and operational sanitation verification.
- Pre-operational sanitation inspection completed and documented?
- No direct product contact surfaces with visible soil, fat, or residue?
- No condensate dripping onto product contact surfaces or exposed product?
- Sanitizer stations at correct concentration throughout facility?
Pest Control
Pest prevention and control in processing facility.
- No evidence of rodent or pest activity in processing areas?
- All exterior doors closed or screened to prevent insect entry?
- Rodent bait stations outside building and not inside processing areas?
Employee Hygiene
Worker hygiene and illness policy compliance.
- Employee health screening completed - no workers with reportable illness?
- Handwashing stations stocked and functional in all areas?
- Workers handling exposed product wearing required gloves and arm coverings?
- Hair nets, beard nets, and hard hats worn per plant policy?
USDA FSIS Inspection Compliance
Federal inspection mark and product disposition.
- USDA FSIS inspector on duty for inspection activities?
- Condemned product and retained product segregated and labeled?
- HACCP and sanitation records available for FSIS review?
- Deviations or corrective actions required
Recall Readiness and Traceability
Product traceability and recall capability.
- Lot coding applied to all finished product for traceability?
- Incoming material records linking supplier lots to finished product?
- Mock recall test completed within past 12 months?
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Why Use This Poultry Processing Plant HACCP Daily Inspection Checklist?
This poultry processing plant haccp daily inspection checklist helps poultry processing / food manufacturing teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for haccp coordinator / food safety manager professionals, this checklist covers 22 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / each shift.
Ensures compliance with USDA FSIS 9 CFR Part 417 HACCP Systems, USDA FSIS 9 CFR Part 416 Sanitation Performance Standards, USDA FSIS 9 CFR Part 381 Poultry Products Inspection, FDA FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Poultry Processing Plant HACCP Daily Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 22 inspection items across 6 sections: Critical Control Points (CCPs) Monitoring, Sanitation and Pre-Operational Inspection, Pest Control, Employee Hygiene, USDA FSIS Inspection Compliance, Recall Readiness and Traceability. It is designed for poultry processing / food manufacturing operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily / each shift. Each completion takes approximately 30-40 minutes.
Who should use this Poultry Processing Plant HACCP Daily Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for HACCP Coordinator / Food Safety Manager professionals in the poultry processing / food manufacturing 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.