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Hygiene Audits for Restaurants
AQSS (Advanced Quality Services & Solutions) provides food safety compliance, hygiene audits, and rating implementation services tailored for restaurants, hotel kitchens, catering units, and hospitality providers. These services help establishments comply with local regulatory bodies (such as Municipality Food Safety Department) and align with international quality benchmarks.
Core Hygiene & Safety Audit Services
Gap Analysis & Baseline Audits: Initial evaluation of kitchen workflows, layout designs, and storage facilities to identify non-compliance risks before official regulatory inspections.
HACCP & ISO 22000 Audits: Development, implementation, and periodic verification of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).
GMP & GHP Compliance Checks: On-site assessments evaluating Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Hygiene Practices, including temperature logs, cross-contamination risks, and chemical handling.
Supplier & Third-Party Audits: Independent evaluations of food suppliers, distributors, and cold-chain logistics to safeguard the entire supply chain.
Hygiene Rating & Certification Support
Pre-Inspection Readiness Programs: Mock inspections mimicking local municipal authorities to ensure zero critical non-conformities during live audits.
Hygiene Rating Advisory: Support for achieving high audit scores and official rating tiers (e.g., Gold/Platinum or municipal star/grade systems) through evidence-based documentation and operational compliance.
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Closure: Structured guidance for addressing audit findings, resolving non-conformities, and preparing re-audit documentation.
Service Process Overview
StageKey Deliverables
1. Site AssessmentPhysical inspection of facility layout, food handling, storage, and staff hygiene.
2. Documentation ReviewVerification of CCP logs, temperature records, pest control, and staff medicals.
3. Risk Report & ScoringDetailed audit report categorizing findings (Minor, Major, Critical) with a performance rating.
4. Corrective ActionActionable roadmap and staff refresher training to fix identified compliance gaps.