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Developing a Checklist for Inspection of Coffee Processing Facility

An assessment of your current site and procedures will ensure you can identify where any risks might lie. Undergoing regular assessments means you can keep on top of any changes to your business, ensuring all procedures are current and relevant.
MaintainX
07/22/2022

Developing a Checklist for Inspection of Coffee Processing Facility

An assessment of your current site and procedures will ensure you can identify where any risks might lie. Undergoing regular assessments means you can keep on top of any changes to your business, ensuring all procedures are current and relevant.

    Name of processing establishment

    Address of processing establishment

    Average annual production

    Name and qualification of manager

    No. of workers

    Surroundings

    Is the area around the establishment clear of rubbish, weeds,

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there standing water on the grounds?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other outside Plant conditions to be looked into

    Condition of equipment

    Is all equipment that comes into contact with coffee cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination of product?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is equipment design suitable (construction material, areas of product build-up)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there any evidence of seepage of cleaning solvents or lubricants that could contaminate coffee

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the equipment hard to disassemble for clean up?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other equipment cleaning and maintenance issues that should be covered:

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Water supply / Waste management

    Is water of suitable quality available for processing?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is pulp regularly removed from processing area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    How is pulp handled?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    How is waste water treated and disposed of?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    How is other waste material handled?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is garbage quickly removed and dumped into appropriate bins?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other water / waste management issues requiring attention

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fermentation shed

    Is the fermentation shed kept clean?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the walls and floors of the fermentation vats smooth and easily cleaned?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there any measure to prevent entry of rodents and other pests?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the roof leak proof?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other fermentation shed issues requiring attention:

    Drying /Conditioning facilities

    Quantity of parchment (kg) processed in peak season (average per day)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Available surface in drying yard (m2)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Condition of mesh on drying tables

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Condition of support for drying tables

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Condition of protective covers on drying tables

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is drying on the ground practiced?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Construction material of drying yards

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is drying floor free from crevices, excess water?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Capacity of conditioning bins

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Construction material of conditioning bins

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other issues to be addressed with drying and conditioning:

    Building/ Facility

    Nature of construction: Temporary/ semipermanent/ permanent

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lay out of establishment: to be attached

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do windows and doors tightly seal off to prevent entry of pests?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are cracks evident in external walls?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are bathroom and hand-washing facilities available

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Additional building/facility issues to be attended to:

    Sorting and bagging

    Is the area for sorting and bagging kept clean?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there adequate light available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the floor cemented, walls plastered?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is moisture measuring equipment available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there regular cleaning of filling equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are suitable bags used for packing of coffee?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are bags stored in a clean and sanitary manner?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other sorting and bagging issues to be considered:

    Storage

    Are there signs of high moisture in the storage area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there signs of leakage in the roof area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there signs of condensation in the storage area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there good ventilation in the storage area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there adequate lighting the storage area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are walls and floors free from crevices or damage?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the storage area over-crowded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is coffee stored on pallets and at least 40cm away from the walls?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is coffee well stacked on pallets?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is coffee in any way protected from high humidity conditions? – Explain

    Is storage area separate from processing activities?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there effective stock rotation?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other storage issues requiring attention:

    Conveyances &Transportation

    Transportation carried out in a hygienic manner

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are conveyances for transportation cleaned or disinfected before loading?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are protective measures in place against rewetting during transport?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other issues relating to transportation:

    Reference: http://www.ico.org/projects/Good-Hygiene-Practices/cnt/cnt_sp/sec_3/docs_3.2/Dev%20checklist.pdf

    Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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