Today's Food Safety Check

Approved Suppliers & Source Verification

Check supplier delivery challans / invoices for FSSAI license numbers and valid vendor authorization status.

Incoming Product Inspection at Receiving

Perform dockside inspection on delivery vehicles: check transport hygiene, seal intactness, product temperature, and packaging condition.

Storage Facilities & Shelving Capacity

Inspect ambient racks and backroom holding shelves to ensure products are arranged within rated weight and space capacities.

Food vs Non-Food & Chemical Segregation

Check storage zones and sales aisles to ensure household cleaners, phenyl, bleach, and detergents are completely physically segregated from food.

Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Segregation

Examine meat/fish display counters, chillers, and chopping boards; verify physical distance and green/brown dot demarcation.

Food Stored Off the Floor on Pallets / Racks

Inspect walk-in coolers, dry backroom store, and display floor for cartons, sacks, or crates placed directly on the floor.

Storage Areas Clean, Dry, and Odor-Free

Check ambient storage, fruit/vegetable cold storage, and display areas for stale smells, floor stains, or rotting produce.

Temperature-Controlled Equipment Functionality

Verify that all chillers, freezers, and cold rooms are operating continuously without unusual compressor noise, ice build-up, or door seal gaps.

Temperature-Sensitive Products Chilled Storage

Inspect perishable holding areas; ensure goods are placed into chillers (≤5°C) or freezers (≤-18°C) within 20 minutes of unloading.

Daily Chiller & Freezer Temperature Monitoring

Read digital display / calibrated probe thermometer inside every active chiller, freezer, and dairy display cabinet.

Store Cleanliness & Staff Hygiene

Check that store aisles and counters are clean, and verify observable staff hygiene: clean aprons/attire, hair restrained, clean trimmed nails, cuts/wounds covered with waterproof dressings, no active vomiting/diarrhea/cough/fever symptoms on duty, and no smoking/spitting in food areas.

Adequate Lighting & Fixture Protection

Check lighting levels across storage rooms and sales floor; ensure all tube-lights and fixtures have intact diffusers/shatterproof sleeves.

Adequate Ventilation & Humidity Control

Examine ambient storage rooms and sales area for stale air, excessive humidity, wall dampness, or condensation droplets on ceilings.

Waste Disposal & Garbage Bins

Check all internal waste bins, backroom waste collection zones, and organic waste dumpsters for pedal lids and liners.

Cleaning Chemicals Labeled & Segregated

Verify all sanitizers, floor cleaners, and degreasers are stored in original labeled bottles in a locked chemical cabinet.

Pest Prevention & Monitoring Devices

Inspect insect light traps (ILTs), glue boards, wall-floor junctions, and corners for pest droppings, gnaw marks, or live insects.

Stock Rotation — FIFO / FEFO Execution

Audit front-of-shelf stock against back-stock across dairy, bread, and packaged foods; verify newer batches are behind older batches.

Zero Expired / Past Best-Before Products on Sale

Audit date markings on perishables (milk, bread, cut fruits, meat) and packaged goods; check Use-By and Expiry dates.

Packaging Integrity & Product Labelling

Inspect shelf stock for intact packaging (no swelling, severe dents, torn seals, or leaks) and verify applicable labels are legible (Veg/Non-Veg logo, batch code, Use-By/Expiry date, and manufacturer details on packaged goods). Note: Unpackaged whole produce and loose staples do not require packaged-goods labels.

FSSAI License / Registration Display

Inspect consumer entrance and billing counters for a prominent, valid FSSAI license / registration certificate with license number clearly legible.

Corrective Actions Followed Up & Verified

Review open corrective action register; check if previous day issues (e.g. temp deviation, damaged stock) have been addressed.

Food-Safety Records & Temperature Logs Maintained

Check completeness of daily receiving logs, temperature charts, pest service reports, and daily checklist records.