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GMP Audit Checklist for Food Manufacturing

by McCoy Rodriguez, from the Community

This GMP audit checklist helps food manufacturing teams assess facility compliance and food safety practices across production areas. It covers emergency exits, signage, stairs, lifts, and doors, as well as walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and pest control measures. Inspect drains, air intakes and extracts, utility pipework, and plant rooms for cleanliness, integrity, and signs of leakage or contamination. Verify PPE at roof access points, identify trip hazards, and confirm equipment and infrastructure are in good repair. Use this template to standardize inspections, document findings and actions, and keep operations audit ready.

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Monthly GMP Audit for Production
This monthly GMP audit template helps production teams verify compliance across food manufacturing operations. It covers entrance controls and PPE, handwashing and hygiene, signage, and sealed doors; facility conditions for walls, ceilings, floors, drains, lighting, and overheads; personnel behaviors including jewelry, wound protection, glove use, and tool control; equipment cleanliness and condition, food-grade contact surfaces, crate washing temperatures, lubricants, and prohibition of glass and temporary repairs. It includes line clearance and changeover, storage and labeling of WIP and packaging, chemical control with SDS access, QC records and CCP response, waste management, and pest control. Use it to standardize audits, document findings, and drive corrective actions that protect product quality and food safety.
by Helen Li, from the Community
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GMP and Master Sanitation Verification Audit Form
This monthly GMP and master sanitation verification audit form supports milling and food manufacturing facilities in maintaining food safety and compliance. The checklist guides auditors through housekeeping and GMP practices, proper PPE use, chemical and lubricant labeling and storage, tool and secondary storage management, and prevention of product contamination. It covers pest control measures, exterior and interior conditions, and building structure integrity including lighting, floors, walls, doors, and windows. Use this template to document issues, verify that maintenance and contractors clean up after work, ensure lids and access points are secured, and confirm there is no standing water, debris, or evidence of pests. Ideal for routine plant audits to sustain sanitation standards and readiness.
by Brittany Gullett, from the Community
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Facility GMP Inspection Checklist
This Facility GMP Inspection checklist supports monthly manager or supervisor audits in food processing plants. Review housekeeping and GMP practices, PPE use, tool and secondary storage, pest prevention measures, and building structure conditions. Identify issues such as standing water, improper chemical and lubricant storage, or pest activity, and verify doors, windows, lighting, and floors are in good repair. Use it to document findings and corrective actions to maintain compliance and protect product safety.
by Brittany Gullett, from the Community
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GMP Audit Checklist for Manufacturing
This GMP audit template helps manufacturing teams verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices across facilities. It covers training, clothing and personal protective equipment, personnel hygiene and handwashing, hair and jewelry policies, food and beverage restrictions and allergen control, foreign material prevention including glass and brittle plastics, documentation and record keeping, chemical management and labeling, sanitation procedures and cleaning schedules, waste segregation, facility and equipment conditions, pest control management, and security of doors and docks. Use it to conduct systematic site walkthroughs, engage employees on food safety responsibilities, and document findings to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
by Barbra Copsey, from the Community
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