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Inspections and compliance
Inspection checklists, variances, allergen control, sanitation SOPs, staff training and how HACCP relates to FSMA for small food businesses.
6 posts on inspections and compliance
Food Allergen Control Plan for Restaurants and Small Kitchens
Build a food allergen control plan for a restaurant, food truck or small producer: the 9 major allergens, cross-contact, orders, labels, training.
HACCP Training for Restaurant Staff: A Practical Plan
HACCP training for restaurant staff: what each role needs to know, a first-week plan, short refresher topics, how to check understanding and keep records.
HACCP Variance Requirements: When You Need One and How to Apply
Which processes need a Food Code variance, what 8-103.11 asks you to submit, how a HACCP plan fits in, and how to keep the variance once approved.
HACCP vs FSMA: What Restaurants and Small Producers Need to Know
HACCP vs FSMA explained for restaurants, caterers and small producers: who each rule covers, how preventive controls differ from CCPs, and traceability.
Health Inspection Food Safety Checklist for Restaurants
A health inspection food safety checklist for restaurants and food trucks: what inspectors check, Food Code priority items and a daily self-audit.
Restaurant Sanitation SOP: Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures
Write a sanitation SOP for your restaurant: cleaning vs sanitizing, sanitizer checks, three-compartment sink, dish machine, wiping cloths and schedules.