HACCP for Ice Cream Production Checklist

HACCP for Ice Cream Production Checklist covering CCPs from mix pasteurization to hardening to verify ice cream HACCP plans, critical limits, and records.

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HACCP for Ice Cream Production Checklist



Documentation Review: HACCP Plan And Hazard Analysis

1. The HACCP plan was reviewed in the last 12 months or after any process change


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2. The process flow diagram covers every step from receiving to dispatch


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3. The HACCP team has verified the flow diagram on the production floor


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4. The hazard analysis lists biological, chemical, and physical hazards for each process step


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5. Listeria monocytogenes is addressed as a hazard for all post-pasteurization steps


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6. Allergens from mix ingredients and inclusions are identified in the hazard analysis


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7. Each CCP has a documented critical limit


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8. Each CCP has a defined monitoring method and frequency


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9. Each CCP has a written corrective action for deviations


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10. All HACCP team members have current HACCP training records


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Documentation Review: HACCP Records

1. Pasteurization charts or data logs are complete for every batch in the review period


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2. A supervisor has signed or verified each pasteurization record


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3. The recording thermometer was checked against a reference thermometer on schedule


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4. Metal detector test records show checks at the start, middle, and end of each run


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5. Hardening and cold storage temperature logs have no gaps


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6. Every recorded deviation has a documented corrective action and product disposition


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7. Environmental Listeria swab results are trended, and every positive was followed up


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8. Allergen declarations are current for all ingredient suppliers


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Walkthrough: Ingredient Receiving And Storage

1. Chilled dairy ingredients are checked and recorded at or below the receiving temperature limit


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2. Incoming lots are recorded with supplier batch codes for traceability


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3. Allergen ingredients are stored separately and clearly labeled


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Walkthrough: Mix Preparation

1. Ingredients are weighed against the current approved formulation


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2. Mix tanks and utensils are visibly clean before batching


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3. Rework is labeled, kept cold, and used only in products with matching allergens


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Walkthrough: Pasteurization (CCP)

1. Pasteurization temperature meets the critical limit in the HACCP plan


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2. Holding time meets the critical limit in the HACCP plan


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3. The flow diversion valve diverts underheated mix during the check (continuous systems)


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4. The recording chart or data logger is running and matches the indicating thermometer


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5. The operator can explain the corrective action for a pasteurization deviation


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6. Pasteurized mix is fully separated from raw mix lines and tanks


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Walkthrough: Homogenization, Cooling, And Aging

1. Pasteurized mix is cooled to aging temperature within the time limit in the plan


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2. Aging tank temperature is recorded and within limit


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3. Aging tanks are covered and labeled with batch number and start time


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4. Mix is used within the maximum aging time in the plan


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Walkthrough: Inclusions And Allergen Control

1. Inclusions and sauces added after pasteurization come from approved suppliers


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2. Inclusions are stored covered and handled with clean, dedicated utensils


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3. The production schedule runs allergen-free flavors before allergen-containing flavors


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4. Allergen changeover cleaning is completed and verified before the next flavor starts


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5. Package labels match the flavor and allergen content of the product being filled


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Walkthrough: Freezing, Filling, And Metal Detection

1. Freezer and filler contact parts are clean and in good repair


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2. Product temperature at filling is within specification


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3. The metal detector rejects ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel test pieces


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4. Rejected product goes to a locked or controlled reject bin


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5. Each package carries a legible batch code and date


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Walkthrough: Hardening, Cold Storage, And Dispatch

1. Filled product enters the hardening room within the time limit in the plan


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2. Hardening room temperature is within the critical limit


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3. Cold storage temperature is at or below the storage limit in the plan


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4. Stored product shows no signs of heat shock, such as ice crystals or shrinkage


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5. Delivery vehicles are pre-cooled before loading


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6. Product temperature is checked and recorded at dispatch


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Walkthrough: Sanitation And Environmental Monitoring

1. Cleaning-in-place cycles for pasteurizer and freezer lines are completed and recorded


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2. Cleaning chemical concentrations and temperatures are within specification


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3. Floors and drains in post-pasteurization areas are clean with no standing water


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4. Environmental Listeria swabs are taken in high-risk zones as the sampling plan requires


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5. Production staff wear clean protective clothing and hair coverings


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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