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Main Line Preoperational Inspection

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Use this main line preoperational inspection checklist to confirm that production and packaging equipment is clean and ready for use. Verify the condition and sanitation of mixers, hoppers, kettles, grinders and dicers, conveyors, fillers, pumps, lidders and sealers. Include checks for foreign material control with x ray and metal detectors, and document ATP swab results. Cover floors, drains, walls, lights, scales, tables and other site essentials to ensure hygienic start up in food manufacturing operations.

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Main Line Daily Verification Logs Checklist

Digitize your main production line checks with this free daily verification log for food manufacturing. The template covers pre and post shift verification of gauges, conveyors, cryovac guards, waterline dials and meters, kettles, thermometers, and safety signage. Includes operational sanitation scoring, GMP observations, and corrective action logging to keep lines in control. X-ray and metal detector verification steps are built in for hourly and end of shift testing to protect product safety.

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