Food Safety and Hygiene Audits for Commercial Kitchens – Food Consulting Services (FCS)

At Food Consulting Services (FCS), we provide specialised food safety audits for the hotel, gaming, restaurant, and catering industries. Our kitchen hygiene audits assess key areas such as sanitation, hygiene practices, and food safety to ensure compliance with South Africa’s R638 legal requirements and SANS 10049 standards.

Key Areas Evaluated in FCS Kitchen Hygiene Audits

Microbiological Testing

We perform microbiological evaluations on surface swabs, hand swabs, food samples, and water, using the VIDAS® immunoassay system to detect food borne pathogens swiftly and accurately. This helps you monitor sanitation and compliance levels over time.

Visual Cleanliness and Food Safety Practices

Our hygiene audits cover cleaning practices, food handling, and documentation, ensuring compliance with food safety & legal standards. Each aspect is indexed, tracked, and presented visually, so you can easily monitor and improve performance.

Facilities and Maintenance

FCS audits also assess equipment and critical areas like refrigerators and hot water supply, evaluating how maintenance impacts food safety risks to keep your kitchen aligned with R638 standards.

Why Choose FCS for Your Hygiene Audit?

  • Advanced Audit Technology: Our unique Kitchen Hygiene Audit App allows us to conduct audits on-site, with real-time reporting that includes non-conformances ranked by severity and embedded photographs for clarity.
  • Experienced Auditors: All FCS auditors are qualified professionals with degrees in microbiology, food science, or food technology, bringing over 40 years of industry experience to each audit.
  • Tailored for Any Kitchen Size: Whether you manage a small restaurant or a large hotel kitchen, our audits are tailored to fit your operational needs and compliance requirements.

Example of an FCS Kitchen Hygiene Audit Report

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Kitchen Hygiene Example Report

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Kitchen Facilities Example Report