Processing Plant Internal Audit Checklist

Stay audit-ready and compliant with USDA regulations using this comprehensive Internal Audit Checklist. Designed specifically for meat, poultry, and food processing facilities, this tool helps quality managers, plant supervisors, and food safety teams ensure compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and USDA regulatory requirements.

✔ Covers 10 key areas: HACCP, SSOP, GMPs, Handling & Storage, Labeling, Food Defense, Documentation & Records, Regulatory

    Compliance, Recall and Allergen

✔ Editable Excel formats for easy / flexible edit and use in audits, training, and compliance programs.

Whether you’re preparing for a third party audit, training your QA team, or strengthening your food safety programs, this checklist provides a structured, easy-to-use tool to identify gaps and maintain compliance.

** All materials provided are for informational and reference purposes only. They do not constitute a finalized or universally applicable program. Users should carefully review, adapt, and edit the content as necessary to align with their unique business practices, operational needs, and regulatory requirements.