POST-HARVEST COLD STORAGE TEMPERATURE AUDIT CHECKLIST 2026

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--- PRE-AUDIT FACILITY INSPECTION ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Storage Unit ID/Facility Name
[ ] Door Seal Integrity Status (Intact, Damaged - Requires Repair, Critically Compromised)
[ ] Visible Structural Defects Observed (Cracks in Wall Insulation, Gaps in Door Gaskets, Floor/Concrete Damage, Ceiling/Vent Leaks)
[ ] Detailed Observations of Facility Defects
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY MONITORING ---
[ ] Audit Date
[ ] Current Storage Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Current Relative Humidity (%)
[ ] Temperature Stability Status (Stable, Fluctuating, Excursion Detected)
[ ] Temperature Fluctuation Observations
[ ] Sensor Calibration Certificate
[ ] Auditor Verification

--- REFRIGERATION UNIT AND HARDWARE CHECK ---
[ ] Compressor Operational Status (Fully Functional, Needs Repair, Critical Failure)
[ ] Evaporator Coil Temperature (°C)
[ ] Completed Inspection Tasks (Defrost Cycle Verified, Cooling Fans Operational, Refrigerant Levels Checked, Condenser Cleaning Performed)
[ ] Hardware Maintenance Observations
[ ] Maintenance Log Photo/Document
[ ] Technician Verification

--- INVENTORY AND PRODUCT PLACEMENT ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Batch/Lot Number
[ ] Current Stock Quantity
[ ] Storage Zone/Aisle Location (Zone A (High Humidity), Zone B (Deep Freeze), Zone C (Standard Refrigeration))
[ ] Airflow Obstruction Check (Stacks too high, Blocked vents, Improper spacing, Clear and unobstructed)
[ ] Discrepancies or Damage Observations
[ ] Inventory Auditor Signature

--- ALARM AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS ---
[ ] Alarm System Status (Operational, Malfunctioning, Non-Functional)
[ ] Tested Alert Channels (SMS/Text Alert, Email Notification, Siren/Audible Alarm, Mobile App Push Notification)
[ ] Last Alarm System Test Date
[ ] Temperature Alert Threshold (°C/°F)
[ ] Discrepancies or Faults Identified During Testing
[ ] Auditor Verification Signature

--- SANITATION AND HYGIENE STANDARDS ---
[ ] Cleaning Schedule Adherence (Fully Compliant, Minor Deviations Noted, Non-Compliant - Immediate Action Required)
[ ] Sanitization Areas Inspected (Floors and Drains, Storage Racks and Shelving, Cooling Unit Coils, Loading Dock Areas, Cleaning Tools and Equipment)
[ ] Sanitation Disinfectant Type Used
[ ] Post-Cleaning Inspection Photos
[ ] Sanitation Deficiency Notes
[ ] Sanitation Supervisor Verification

--- DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Audit Date
[ ] Audit Auditor Name (Internal Manager, External Auditor, Quality Control Officer)
[ ] Compliance Documents Verified (Daily Temperature Logs, Maintenance Logs, Calibration Certificates, Sanitation Records, Incident/Excursion Reports)
[ ] Discrepancies or Deviations Noted
[ ] Upload Supporting Documentation/Photos
[ ] Auditor Verification Signature

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