Food Chain Inspections

It is one of the most important corporate practices today, as it has always been, to more effectively protect the health of guests visiting food chain stores and to continuously improve Food Safety.

Studies conducted around the world have reported that food poisonings that put public health at risk are caused by a total of 5 main factors and that these 5 risky situations are reduced as a result of inspections of food stores.

The 5 Most Common Risk Factors;

1. Inappropriate raw material/product storage temperatures
2. Failure to use appropriate cooking methods
3. Failure to comply with personal hygiene
4. Use of contaminated equipment
5. Procurement of products from unreliable sources

Who can apply?

Food chain store audits are suitable for all food organizations, no matter how many stores they have, that want to improve themselves. It is an effective and easy-to-understand audit based on criteria tailored not only for the kitchen and product preparation departments, but also for service and service personnel. The criteria are designed to be compatible with legal and other management systems and the results can be obtained quickly.

These audits are carried out in stores according to the audit criteria agreed upon by the organization and Vericert. Criteria prepared in integration with each other are adapted and applied according to the situation of the stores.

Benefits of Implementing Inspection in Food Stores

Competitive Advantage between Stores

The fact that the established audit system is approved by the senior management is a strategic indicator for more effective implementation of the established systems. With our evaluation and reporting process, the processes of the stores are monitored and their performance is better tracked. This creates a positive competitive environment and increases total value. 

Improving Business Performance and Managing Risks

It will help improve your organization’s performance compared to organizations that do not implement Store Audits. With regular reporting, performance measurement will become even easier.

Increased Brand Value 

When you start conducting audits and use it as a marketing tool, you have an important tool to increase your brand value. It is an indication to all interested parties that your organization is committed to high standards and is willing to make continuous improvements.

Building Customer Trust

With Food Safety being on the agenda today as it has always been, audits have started to be applied more and more. Improvements in various performance indicators such as operational efficiency, increased sales, higher profits are among the results obtained in companies that use the audit process effectively. 

Improved Internal Communication and Increased Motivation

With store audits, communication increases and employees are able to concentrate more on their work and motivation increases as a result of preventing communication accidents. Continuous evaluations will also shed light on problems with staff competencies and teamwork.