Run Grocery Prepared Foods Allergen Menu Accuracy Audit — Free

Audit Scope and Menu Source Control

Current menu and signage version identified

Record the menu board, printed sign set, digital display, or POS menu version used as the source of truth for this audit.

Prepared foods areas included in scope

Select all areas reviewed during the inspection.

Note (optional)

Recipe or ingredient reference available for each audited item critical (required)

Verify that a current recipe, ingredient statement, or supplier specification is available for each item reviewed.

Yes No N/A

Recent menu or recipe changes reviewed

Confirm whether any recipe, supplier, or formulation changes were made since the last audit and whether signage was updated accordingly.

Yes No N/A

Note (optional)

Allergen Disclosure Accuracy

Top nine allergens disclosed where present critical (required)

Check that the signage or label identifies any of the major food allergens present in the item: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Sesame disclosure included where applicable critical (required)

Verify that sesame is listed when present in the recipe, ingredient statement, or supplier specification.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Allergen statement matches current recipe or ingredient list critical (required)

Compare the posted allergen statement against the current recipe or ingredient list for the item.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

No undeclared allergen present on signage critical (required)

Confirm that the menu or label does not omit any allergen that is present in the item.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Allergen language is clear and customer-facing

Verify that allergen information is readable, unambiguous, and placed where customers can reasonably see it before purchase.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Signage Placement and Visibility

Allergen disclosure visible at point of selection critical (required)

Confirm the disclosure is posted at or near the item, menu board, or display case where the customer makes the purchase decision.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Signage legible and unobstructed

Verify that the allergen information is not blocked, faded, damaged, or obscured by product placement or glare.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Digital menu or electronic display matches printed signage critical (required)

If multiple display formats are used, confirm that allergen disclosures are consistent across printed, digital, and POS-facing menus.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Temporary or handwritten signs reviewed for accuracy

Check that temporary substitutions, handwritten labels, or promotional signs do not conflict with approved allergen disclosures.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Staff Knowledge and Escalation

Associate can identify where allergen information is maintained

Verify that an associate can explain where current ingredient and allergen information is kept for prepared foods items.

Yes No N/A

Associate knows escalation process for allergen questions critical (required)

Confirm staff can direct customers to a manager, chef, or designated trained associate when allergen information is uncertain.

Yes No N/A

Allergen training current for prepared foods staff

Verify that staff responsible for menu updates or customer communication have current allergen awareness training on file.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Close-Out

Deficiencies documented with affected item names

List each non-conformance found, including the specific menu item, sign, or display affected.

Immediate correction completed or escalated critical (required)

Confirm whether inaccurate signage was corrected during the inspection or escalated for immediate action.

Yes No N/A

Follow-up verification scheduled

Record the date and time for recheck of corrected signage or menu content.

Note (optional)

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspector attestation that the audit was completed accurately and all findings were recorded.

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Run: Grocery Prepared Foods Allergen Menu Accuracy Audit

Audit Scope and Menu Source Control

Allergen Disclosure Accuracy

Signage Placement and Visibility

Staff Knowledge and Escalation

Corrective Actions and Close-Out

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