Food Safety Audit

Food Safety Audit & HACCP Consultancy

A food safety failure in the UAE hospitality sector is not just a regulatory problem — it is a brand crisis. One inspection finding, one social media post, one guest illness can undo years of reputation building. The solution is not more paperwork. It is a food safety system that actually works, embedded in how your team operates every day.

PROFIX Consulting provides food safety audit services and HACCP consultancy in Dubai for hotels, restaurants, hotel restaurant outlets, catering companies, and F&B groups. Our team has direct food safety audit experience at properties operated under Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Hilton, Fairmont, Novotel, Pullman, Sofitel, and Rotana flags.

Our Audit Approach

FOOD SAFETY REVIEWS METHODOLOGY

Food Safety Visit

After scope alignment, conduct detailed review of food safety practices, fill checklist, conduct interviews, and gather evidence for reporting.

Reporting & Recommendations

Prepare detailed food safety audit report highlighting gaps and areas of improvement; provide detailed recommendations to remediate gaps; hold alignment meeting with shareholders.

Implementation Support

Support the establishment to remediate gaps by developing policies and templates; conduct follow-up visit to confirm gaps have been remediated; update management.

End-to-End Food Safety & Compliance Support

We provide HCCAP (HACCP-aligned food safety programmes), a real-time dashboard for cross-establishment comparison, ongoing implementation support with observation tracking, and COPs & GOPs (Code of Practice and Good Operating Practices).

Features

SAMPLE FOOD SAFETY AUDIT SCOPE

Scope is customised before each engagement and aligned with HACCP, COPs, and best practices:

Personal Hygiene — Uniform & Appearance, Personal Habits, Health & Wound Care, Hand Hygiene, Hand Sinks Maintenance, Employee Restroom Maintenance
Food Preparation — Food Sourcing, Temperature Control & Monitoring, Temperature Danger Zone Control, Utensil Cleanliness, Cross-Contamination Control, Batch Size Preparation, Sanitization Practices, Potable Water Usage
Hot & Cold Handling — Heating Temperature Control, Refrigerator Cleanliness & Organization, Temperature Monitoring, Hot and Cold Food Protection
Refrigerator, Freezer & Milk Cooler — Thermometer Accuracy, Food Storage Height, Chilling Procedures, Food Wrapping, Labeling & Dating, Inventory Management, Temperature Documentation
Food Storage & Dry Storage — Temperature Range Monitoring, Storage Height & Labeling, Open Bag Storage, Can Condition, Contamination Prevention, Chemicals Storage, Cleaning Schedule, Packaging & Storage
Cleaning & Sanitizing — Ware Washing, Dish Machine Operations, Water Quality & Temperature, Heat & Chemical Sanitization Controls, Wiping Cloth Storage, Sanitary Facility Availability
Utensils & Equipment, Large Equipment, Garbage Storage & Disposal, Pest Control, Ventilation & Air Quality — all covered to HACCP and best practice standards

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to help you understand features, workflow, and secure task handling with confidence

1. What food safety regulations apply to my hotel or restaurant in Dubai?

Hospitality businesses in Dubai must comply with Dubai Municipality’s Food Code, aligned with Codex Alimentarius and HACCP principles. Abu Dhabi properties operate under ADFCA regulations. Non-compliance can result in closures, fines, and reputational damage.

2. How often should a hotel or restaurant conduct a food safety audit?

We recommend at least an annual full audit, with interim inspections for high-risk operations. For 5-star hotels with multiple outlets, a quarterly mystery hygiene programme provides ongoing assurance between full audits.

3. Can you help us prepare for a Dubai Municipality inspection?

Yes. Our pre-inspection readiness audit prepares your team for the Dubai Municipality Food Safety Department inspection — covering the exact criteria inspectors assess and giving your team a clear action list.