Monitors and Written Documentation....

Monitors are valid procedures for process documentation only if they are written and used consistently.

A monitor provides an employee with the information needed to adequately perform the entire monitoring process.

Each monitor should include the following components:

Refrigerator Temperature Monitoring Schedule (HACCP)

Procedure:

Read and record temp. from this unit twice daily at 9 AM and 9 PM.

Temperature should be between 36 - 40 F. If temperature exceeded 40 F at any time, NOTIFY your supervisor. If the supervisor is not available, NOTIFY the building engineer. NEVER enter a temperature that was not read directly from the thermostat.

Date 9 AM Int. 9 PM Int. Control Action


All monitors must be written.

Monitors should be maintained for at least 90 days.



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