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KANSAS CITY — Maintaining sanitary conditions and verification of processes through documentation are some of the top things to be prepared for during an inspection.

Also at the top of the list: having all your documents organized and readily available, and having the ability to effectively communicate the details of your programs and documentation.

“Maintaining sanitary conditions is crucial in any industry, especially when it comes to food safety,” said Candy Lucas, senior food safety director for Kieler, Wis.-based PSSI, a leading food safety and contract sanitation provider. “There’s a lot to manage in food processing plants and retailers, such as personal hygiene, allergen control, cleaning of storage areas, chemical monitoring and maintenance and pest control.”

… That includes conducting routine internal food safety assessments and ensuring they’re audit-ready at any time through PSSI’s proactive sanitation assessments, Real-Time Performance Metrics (RPM), and documentation.

“There is a big push from GFSI and FDA to drive a food safety culture within your organization,” Fryar said. “It’s becoming more of a requirement in certain audits to ensure that your documentation supports your efforts in promoting your food safety culture company wide