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Inspection

Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection

Independent inspection of food premises and processes against the general principles of food hygiene and HACCP, and sampling of food products for laboratory analysis.

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Type A inspection body accredited by EGAC

Inspection · ISO/IEC 17020 (Type A)

Lifting equipment and accessories, non-destructive testing, visual inspection, tubular goods and drilling equipment, pre-shipment inspection of labelling and marking, sampling of food products and inspection of food hygiene processes, applied in accordance with ILAC P15.

Accreditation details

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Overview

What it involves

Food hygiene inspection evaluates whether premises, processes and practices meet the general principles of food hygiene and the HACCP-based controls required for safe food. Food businesses, hotel groups and brand owners use it to obtain an independent view of their own operations and those of their suppliers.

GQCL also carries out sampling of food products, following defined sampling procedures, for analysis by the laboratory you nominate.

What you receive

An inspection report recording observations against each requirement, with photographs and, where applicable, sampling records.

What is covered

  • Inspection of processes against the general principles of food hygiene
  • Verification of HACCP-based controls and prerequisite programmes
  • Hygiene inspection of kitchens, production areas and storage
  • Sampling of food products for laboratory testing
  • Supplier and outlet inspection programmes
Who it is for

Is this for you?

  • Food manufacturers and central kitchens
  • Hotels, restaurants and catering operators
  • Retailers and brand owners auditing their supply chain
Process

How it works

The same defined steps apply to every engagement, confirmed with you before work begins.

  1. Step 01

    Inspection request

    You define the item, the location and the applicable requirements, and we confirm the method and the inspector.

  2. Step 02

    Inspection

    Qualified inspectors examine, test or measure the item using the agreed standard and method.

  3. Step 03

    Inspection report

    A clear, impartial report of findings against each requirement, signed by the authorised inspector.

FAQ

Common questions

Is a food hygiene inspection the same as ISO 22000 certification?

No. An inspection evaluates premises, processes and practices at the time of the visit. ISO 22000 certification evaluates the complete food safety management system over a three-year cycle.

Do you test the samples?

GQCL takes and seals samples in accordance with the sampling procedure and delivers them to the laboratory you nominate. The results are reported by the laboratory.

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