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Allergen Control Plan and Documentation

Written allergen control plan is present, current (reviewed within 12 months), and accessible to bulk foods staff critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Allergen control plan identifies all Big-9 allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) present in the bulk foods department critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Ingredient supplier specifications or COAs (Certificates of Analysis) are on file and confirm allergen declarations for all bulk items

Yes No N/A

Allergen incident or cross-contact log is maintained and reviewed by the Person-In-Charge (PIC)

Yes No N/A

Date of last allergen control plan review

Bin Storage and Physical Segregation

Allergen-containing bins (e.g., peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, sesame) are physically separated from allergen-free bins by a minimum gap or physical barrier critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Bins containing airborne allergen risks (e.g., wheat flour, powdered milk, ground nuts) are stored away from open allergen-free bins to prevent dust drift critical (required)

Yes No N/A

All bulk bins have tight-fitting lids or covers that are closed when not in active use

Yes No N/A

Bins are free of visible spillage, cross-contamination residue, or allergen debris from adjacent bins

Yes No N/A

Number of allergen-containing bins observed without adequate separation or barrier

Storage layout matches the allergen segregation map or diagram in the allergen control plan

Yes No N/A

Scoops, Utensils, and Dispensing Equipment

Each allergen-containing bin has its own dedicated scoop or utensil that is NOT shared with allergen-free bins critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Dedicated allergen scoops are visually distinguishable (e.g., color-coded, labeled) from scoops used in allergen-free bins

Yes No N/A

Scoops are stored in-bin handle-up or in a designated holder — NOT resting on bin rims or shared surfaces where cross-contact can occur

Yes No N/A

Scoops and utensils are clean, free of visible food residue, and in good repair (no cracks or chips that harbor allergen residue)

Yes No N/A

Bulk dispensing equipment (gravity bins, augers) used for allergen items is clearly identified and not used interchangeably with allergen-free equipment

Yes No N/A

Allergen Labeling and Customer Communication

Every bulk bin has a label that includes the product name and lists all allergens present (Big-9) in plain language or with 'Contains:' statement critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Labels include 'May contain' or 'Processed in a facility with' advisory statements where shared equipment or facility cross-contact risk exists

Yes No N/A

Labels are legible, securely attached, and positioned so they are visible to customers before scooping

Yes No N/A

Number of bins observed with missing, illegible, or inaccurate allergen labels

Customer-facing allergen information signage (e.g., 'Ask a team member about allergens') is posted at the bulk foods section entrance

Yes No N/A

Cleaning, Sanitation, and Cross-Contact Prevention

Written cleaning schedule specifies allergen-dedicated cleaning procedures for bulk bins, scoops, and surrounding surfaces critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Cleaning logs confirm allergen bins and utensils were cleaned and sanitized within the required frequency (per cleaning schedule)

Yes No N/A

Cleaning cloths, mops, or wipes used in allergen bin areas are NOT reused in allergen-free bin areas without laundering or replacement

Yes No N/A

Allergen residue test (ATP swab or allergen-specific lateral flow test) results for bulk bin surfaces are within acceptable limits (if testing program is in place)

Floors and shelving beneath and around allergen bins are free of accumulated allergen debris or spillage

Yes No N/A

Employee Training and Awareness

All bulk foods department staff have documented allergen awareness training on file (completed within the past 12 months) critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Staff member interviewed can correctly identify the Big-9 allergens and explain the department's scoop segregation procedure

Yes No N/A

Staff member interviewed can describe the correct response when a customer reports an allergen concern or cross-contact incident

Yes No N/A

Additional observations or corrective actions noted during audit

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Run: Grocery Bulk Foods Allergen Segregation Audit

Allergen Control Plan and Documentation

Bin Storage and Physical Segregation

Scoops, Utensils, and Dispensing Equipment

Allergen Labeling and Customer Communication

Cleaning, Sanitation, and Cross-Contact Prevention

Employee Training and Awareness

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