Meat & Seafood Display Inspection Checklist (Daily) - Temperature, freshness, thawing

Ensure food safety & quality with our daily Meat & Seafood Display Inspection Checklist! Stay compliant with temperature, freshness, and thawing best practices for your retail store. Download now & protect your business & customers.

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Temperature Verification

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Verify temperatures of meat and seafood displays to ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.

Display Case 1 Temperature (°F)

Display Case 2 Temperature (°F)

Display Case 3 Temperature (°F)

Ground Beef Temperature (°F)

Seafood Display Temperature (°F)

Temperature Recording Method

Calibration Status of Thermometer

Thermometer Serial Number (if applicable)

Freshness Assessment

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Evaluate the appearance and odor of meat and seafood to assess freshness.

Color of Red Meats (Beef, Lamb, Pork)

Color of Fish (Flesh)

Odor Assessment

Surface Moisture

Additional Comments/Observations

Thawing Procedures

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Confirm that thawing processes are adhering to proper food safety protocols.

Thawing Method Used:

If 'Other' thawing method was used, please specify:

Water Temperature (if using cold running water thawing):

Time product was removed from freezer for thawing (if applicable):

Packaging Integrity During Thawing:

Describe any noted deviations from approved thawing procedures:

Product Fully Thawed Before Processing/Display?

Display & Rotation

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Check for proper product rotation and display practices to maintain freshness and minimize waste.

FIFO Rotation: Number of items rotated from front of display.

Product Dating: Are all products clearly and correctly dated?

Comments on product appearance/dating discrepancies (if any).

Display Case Cleanliness: General assessment of cleanliness.

Were any products visibly damaged or nearing expiry? (Check all that apply)

Equipment Functionality

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Assess the functionality of refrigeration units and other equipment related to meat and seafood storage.

Refrigeration Unit 1 Temperature (in °F)

Refrigeration Unit 1 Temperature (in °C)

Refrigeration Unit 1 - Operating Normally?

If No, Describe Refrigeration Unit 1 Issue:

Defrost Cycle Last Run (Days Ago)

Ice Machine Functioning Properly?

If No, Describe Ice Machine Issue:

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