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.

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