Cold Storage Inspection

Location & Surroundings

Is the cold storage facility located away from environmentally polluted areas

YES
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Is the area surrounding the facility clean & maintained correctly

YES
NO
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Are the surroundings free of all kinds of waste and unwanted items

YES
NO
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?Are the grounds around the facility well-kept

YES
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?Is there any evidence of rodents or other infestation

YES
NO
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Structure, Design & Maintenance

Are the floors clean, free from litter and other unwanted objects

YES
NO
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?Are the floors sloped correctly to avoid any puddle collection

YES
NO
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?Are all the walls, ceilings, windows, doors sturdy and clean

YES
NO
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?Is there any flaking of paint on any of the above

YES
NO
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Are all doors, windows and screens sealed firmly to avoid leakages to the outside

YES
NO
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Are overhead fixtures functioning as desired, to prevent dirt & condensation accumulation

YES
NO
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?Are overhead fixtures being cleaned regularly

YES
NO
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?Does the facility benefit from adequate ventilation

YES
NO
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?Is the lighting adequate

YES
NO
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?Are all lights in good working condition

YES
NO
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?Are the loading and unloading systems functioning as desired

YES
NO
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Storage, Facilities & Practices

?Is the shelving/racking system cleaned regularly

YES
NO
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?Are all food items stored appropriately

YES
NO
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?Is proper stock rotation being practiced in the facility

YES
NO
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?Are all food items being stored at the required temperatures

YES
NO
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Are temperatures regularly monitored and maintained across the facility

YES
NO
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Are all temperature monitoring devices calibrated periodically to ensure smooth functioning

YES
NO
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?Are all food items covered properly

YES
NO
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Are raw food items kept away from ready to be consumed products

YES
NO
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?Are edible items stored separate from non-edible items

YES
NO
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Are all chemicals and cleaning materials stored safely and appropriately

YES
NO
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Are all chemicals and cleaning materials stored away from edible items

YES
NO
N/A

Are all non-conforming/damaged items moved into marked bins/ areas for appropriate disposal

YES
NO
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Is food storage prohibited in locker rooms, toilets, waste disposal rooms, etc

YES
NO
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Is smoking, spitting or any other unhygienic practices prohibited in the food storage areas

YES
NO
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Is eating prohibited in the food storage areas

YES
NO
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Staff Facilities

Are toilets located away from food storage areas

YES
NO
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Are appropriate facilities provided in the toilets to maintain hygiene

YES
NO
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?Are all toilets cleaned regularly and well maintained

YES
NO
N/A

Pest Control

Are appropriate lighting fixtures located in areas where there are open products

YES
NO
N/A

There is no sign of pests

YES
NO
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Are checks for pests periodically carried out by external pest controller or trained staff

YES
NO
N/A

Is the use of toxic rodent baits prohibited in the food storage area

YES
NO
N/A

In areas where open products are processed or stored, are any insect-expelled type of fly-killing devices used

YES
NO
N/A

Waste Disposal

Are refuse containers enough in number and clearly marked for the appropriate waste

YES
NO
N/A

Are the bins emptied periodically to avoid accumulation and thereby contamination

YES
NO
N/A

? Are all waste disposal containers covered and leak-proof

YES
NO
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?Are all waste disposal containers cleaned frequently

YES
NO
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Traceability

?Are all items properly labelled

YES
NO
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Is there a system in place to trace and recall items if necessary

YES
NO
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Dispatch & Transport

Are vehicles designated for carrying food lined and maintained correctly

YES
NO
N/A

Are frozen or chilled food items transported at appropriate temperatures

YES
NO
N/A

Are vehicles moving frozen or chilled food monitored to ensure temperatures are correct

YES
NO
N/A

Are transport vehicles periodically cleaned and checked for any contaminants or pests

YES
NO
N/A

Are separate food vehicles used for unpacked / raw / high-risk food items and packed / finished products

YES
NO
N/A

Training Programs

?Are staff trained in good warehouse practices

YES
NO
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? Are relevant staff trained in food handling

YES
NO
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Documentation & Records

? Are appropriate cleaning schedules followed and documented

YES
NO
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Is the temperature measuring equipment correctly calibrated and recorded

YES
NO
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?Are storage temperatures recorded appropriately

YES
NO
N/A

?Are pest control procedures documented

YES
NO
N/A

Are food vehicles cleaning and maintenance procedures documented

YES
NO
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?Are containers inspected appropriately and documented

YES
NO
N/A

Any warnings