HSE & COMPLIANCE

Catering Audits

Compliance, hygiene, quality and HACCP audits — independent, measurable and actionable.

  Standardized audit app   Bacterial & temp tests   Captain co-signed
Catering Audits
COMPLIANCE CONTENT

Audits on hygiene & safety

The IFS catering audit provides feedback on the implementation of hygiene standards, indicates potential food safety hazards and compiles a list of action points.

The HACCP audit app assists our auditors to standardize audits in galleys, store rooms and common areas. It includes bacterial and temperature tests, pictures and a to-do list. The results are summarized and approved by our team and the captain on the spot.

6-STEP AUDIT PROCESS

How a standard IFS audit works

1 · Scheduling

Audits are scheduled per vessel cycle with the superintendent and chief cook.

2 · Opening meeting

Kick-off with captain, head of department and chief cook to set expectations.

3 · Inspection round

Systematic visual audit of galley, storerooms, mess rooms and refrigeration.

4 · Tests & samples

Temperature logging, bacterial swabs, HACCP logbook review and photo evidence.

5 · Action plan

On-the-spot to-do list with priorities, responsibilities and target deadlines.

6 · Closing & sign-off

Summary presented, action points agreed, report co-signed by auditor and captain.

“Every day we assist our clients by monitoring the catering on our vessels.”

Gwen De Permentier, Catering Auditor

Galley
Storerooms
Mess rooms
Cold rooms

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