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GMP Hygiene Audit Inspection Checklist

by Andreia Lopes, from the Community

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This GMP hygiene audit inspection checklist supports monthly reviews of food production and packaging environments. It covers housekeeping standards, intact walls and floors, functional lighting, condition of plastic guards and covers, knife and scissors control, pallet spacing and cleaning, working EFKs, and absence of pest activity. It includes safe storage of cleaning chemicals, clean and intact strip curtains, protection of film reels, metal detector and checkweigher reject key control, waste management, allergen and organic material segregation and labeling, LEV unit cleaning and sign-off, verification of sample production records, use of metal-detectable pens, correct personnel attire, and no evidence of eating, drinking, or smoking. Raw material storage checks ensure hygiene, intact surfaces, clear labeling, and no pest evidence.

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GMP Audit Checklist for Food Production
This GMP audit checklist supports food production teams in verifying compliance across critical areas. It covers personnel hygiene, PPE, handwashing, and jewelry policies; physical, chemical, and allergen controls including plastic, metal, wood, and tool management; cleaning and housekeeping; pest management and waste; warehouse practices; and process controls such as CCP checks, traceability, weight verification, QC testing, and packaging and labeling. It also prompts document control, staff resources, training needs, and continuous improvement ideas.
by Nikki Weaver, from the Community
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GMP Audit for Powder Production and Allergen Control
Use this GMP audit template to assess powder production areas and allergen rooms. Verify PPE compliance, hygiene, equipment and utensil condition, color-coded tools, segregation of allergenic and nonallergenic materials, storage and labeling, waste handling, pest control, shelf life and QA hold practices, device restrictions, metal-detectable pens, and 5S. Include checks for cleaning schedules and documentation to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.
by Colin Porter, from the Community
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GMP Audit - Low Risk Non-Production
This GMP audit checklist is designed for low risk, non production areas to help teams maintain food safety and quality standards. It guides auditors through checks on staff adherence to GMP and PPE, personal hygiene, cleanliness of lights, walls, floors, and doors, and the condition of sockets, pipes, and fixtures. It covers pest activity, correct and current signage, pallet and crate integrity, refrigeration unit cleanliness, and equipment hygiene. The audit also reviews forklifts and pallet jacks, storage and cleanliness of cleaning equipment with proper color coding, chemical labeling and storage, product labeling for traceability, toolbox control, waste bin management, workstation orderliness, racking condition, and room temperature control. Scoring guidance helps classify non conformances for corrective actions.
by Jiayun Yong, from the Community
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GMP Audit - Cooking Area Checklist
This GMP audit checklist is designed for cooking areas in food manufacturing. It helps teams verify PPE and hygiene practices (hair nets, clean uniforms, no jewelry), enforce no eating or mobile phone policies, and assess production area cleanliness, equipment condition (including undersides), and absence of condensation, pests, or damaged packaging. It covers metal-detectable tools, segregation of wooden items, WIP identification, clear exits, cross-contamination controls, and correct storage of chemicals and cleaning tools. It includes checks for soak tubs, waste handling, 5S, doors and signage, lighting integrity, bulk and liquid sugar systems, effective label residue removal, and a completed cleaning master schedule with records and corrective actions.
by Colin Porter, from the Community
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