Program elements
- Environmental swabs
- Water and ice testing
- Microbiological trend review
- Corrective action verification
Testing
Evidence to validate whether controls are really working.
Testing programs support verification of sanitation, water quality, ice safety, environmental hygiene and process controls.
Use with audits
Testing is most valuable when it is tied to risk-based inspections, trend analysis and documented response plans.
Supports food safety and facility assurance programs