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Cleaning and Sanitation Audit Checklist

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This cleaning and sanitation audit checklist helps food and beverage manufacturers evaluate hygiene programs and GMP compliance across production areas. It covers documented procedures, verification and validation steps, chemical titration and concentrations, equipment and utensil cleaning, responsibilities, QC’s role, electronic record security, and record retention. It also includes findings classification (minor, major, critical), corrective action tracking, pass/fail criteria, communication of results, and required sign-offs, including management or SQF practitioner.

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This GMP plant hygiene and sanitation inspection checklist helps QA and operations teams audit food and beverage plants for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. It covers plant construction and design, equipment and utilities, personnel hygiene and PPE, cleaning programs and waste management, production and process controls, pest prevention and monitoring, allergen control, laboratory and retention areas, warehouse conditions, chemical storage and handling, food defense, and safety. Use it to verify segregation, labeling, calibration, sanitation, and documentation across areas.

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