Services, South Florida

Each service, designed for what an inspector will ask for.

You can take a single service or combine them into an ongoing plan. We come to your kitchen, on your team's schedule.

Hygiene

Hygiene Audit

We see your kitchen before the inspector does.

We walk your kitchen exactly as a DBPR or DOH inspector would. We document every finding with photos, the applicable regulation, and the correction deadline. You receive a written report ready to show.

  • βœ“Written report with photos
  • βœ“Applicable regulation per finding
  • βœ“Correction deadline
  • βœ“Email follow-up

Duration: 90 minutes on-site

Ideal for: Before a scheduled inspection or as a quarterly review

Temperature

Temperature Control

The most common finding, solved at the root.

We verify refrigeration equipment, temperature logs, and rapid cooling procedures. We leave you a record-keeping system that any inspector will want to see and your team can maintain without supervision.

  • βœ“Cold equipment verification
  • βœ“Ready-to-use temperature logs
  • βœ“Rapid cooling procedure
  • βœ“Manager training

Duration: 60-90 minutes on-site

Ideal for: Kitchens with a history of temperature violations or new equipment

Allergens

Allergen Management

Written protocols, trained staff.

We design written protocols to prevent cross-contamination, review ingredient labeling, and train staff on the 9 major allergens. Compliance with current FDA Food Code regulations.

  • βœ“Written allergen protocol
  • βœ“Labeling review
  • βœ“Kitchen staff training
  • βœ“Station signage

Duration: 2-3 hours on-site

Ideal for: Restaurants with varied menus or serving customers with dietary restrictions

Documentation

HACCP Documentation

The paperwork they always ask for and is never ready.

We prepare complete HACCP plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and cleaning schedules tailored to your operation. Documents ready to present to the inspector, in Spanish or English.

  • βœ“Complete HACCP plan
  • βœ“Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • βœ“Cleaning and sanitation schedule
  • βœ“Spanish and English versions

Duration: Delivered in 5-7 business days

Ideal for: New operations, menu changes, or inspections with documentation deficiencies

SOPs

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Written procedures your team can follow , and any inspector can verify.

We develop custom Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your operation: receiving, storage, preparation, cleaning, pest control, allergen management, and more. Each SOP is written in plain language, bilingual (Spanish and English), and formatted for daily use by your team. Tailored to restaurants, ALFs, Group Homes, food trucks, and any food service establishment.

  • βœ“Custom SOPs for your specific operation
  • βœ“Bilingual format: Spanish and English
  • βœ“Receiving, storage, and temperature control procedures
  • βœ“Cleaning, sanitation, and pest control procedures
  • βœ“Allergen management and cross-contamination prevention
  • βœ“Ready to present to DBPR, DOH, or any regulatory agency

Duration: Delivered in 5-10 business days depending on scope

Ideal for: New openings, operations with documentation gaps, post-inspection corrective action, or any establishment that needs written procedures on file

Staff

Staff Training

In your kitchen, in the language they work in.

Food safety classes for the whole line: kitchen, dishwashers, and servers. In Spanish, English, or KreyΓ²l upon request. Scheduled around your shifts, without interrupting service.

  • βœ“In-person or online class
  • βœ“Materials in Spanish and English
  • βœ“Certificate of participation
  • βœ“Knowledge assessment

Duration: 2-4 hours depending on group size

Ideal for: New staff, certification renewals, or after a failed inspection

Corrective

Corrective Action Plan

You got written up. Let's close every violation before the follow-up.

If you already received a violation report, we design a priority plan to close every point before the inspector's follow-up visit. Support through the re-inspection.

  • βœ“Action plan per violation
  • βœ“Risk-based prioritization
  • βœ“Correction documentation
  • βœ“Re-inspection support

Duration: Start within 24-48 hours

Ideal for: Operations with an active violation report or temporary closure

Licensing

Establishment Audit

Everything the opening inspector will check, before they arrive.

A comprehensive establishment audit focused on licensing: we review floor plans, equipment, workflow, surfaces, ventilation, plumbing, and documentation required by the DBPR or DOH. Ideal for new openings, remodels, or ownership changes. We deliver a prioritized correction list before the official inspection.

  • βœ“Floor plan and physical layout review
  • βœ“Equipment and surface verification
  • βœ“Sanitary workflow assessment
  • βœ“Pre-inspection correction list
  • βœ“DBPR / DOH requirements guidance

Duration: 2-3 hours on-site

Ideal for: New openings, remodels, ownership changes, or establishments preparing a Plan Review

ALF & Group Care

ALF & Group Care Food Safety Compliance

Food sanitation, Certified Food Manager requirements, documentation, training, plan review, and inspection readiness under applicable Florida Department of Health requirements.

For certain residential group care facilities, requirements vary based on facility capacity and type of food service. Facilities with 11 or more residents that serve food generally require a DOH food hygiene permit, while smaller facilities may fall under different requirements.

  • βœ“Food sanitation and Certified Food Manager requirement guidance
  • βœ“Documentation, training, plan review, and inspection readiness
  • βœ“Kitchen audit aligned to applicable DOH requirements
  • βœ“Written report with corrective action plan

Duration: Full service, coordinated around your schedule

Ideal for: Explore ALF & Group Care Compliance

Specialized service

ALF & Group Homes

Full compliance under 64E-11 F.A.C. and Β§ 381.0072 F.S. DOH audits, on-site NRFSP Food Manager certification, and Chapter 63 required documentation.

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Special process

Florida Statutes Β§ 509 Β· FDA Food Code

Does your operation include vacuum-sealed meat?

Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) is one of the most regulated practices in Florida and one of the most poorly documented.

Florida Statutes Chapter 509, administered by the DBPR (Division of Hotels and Restaurants), establishes specific requirements for any establishment that processes or stores food in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP), including vacuum-sealed meat, sous vide, and modified atmosphere packaging.

What the regulation requires
  • βœ“A variance approved by the DBPR before starting the process
  • βœ“A HACCP plan specific to ROP, with documented critical control points
  • βœ“Labeling with preparation date, expiration date, and storage temperature
  • βœ“Temperature records for sealing and storage, available for inspection
  • βœ“Staff trained and certified in ROP handling
  • βœ“Calibrated sealing equipment with documented maintenance
Why inspectors check this first

Vacuum sealing without proper controls creates anaerobic conditions that promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a high-priority public health risk. That is why the DBPR treats any ROP deficiency as a high-risk violation, with potential for immediate closure.

How we help
  • β†’Review of your current process against Chapter 509 requirements
  • β†’Preparation of the file to apply for or renew the DBPR variance
  • β†’Development of an ROP-specific HACCP plan
  • β†’Design of compliant temperature logs and labeling
  • β†’Staff training on safe handling of vacuum-sealed products
  • β†’Support during the follow-up inspection

If you already have an active variance or are in the process of applying, contact us. We review your documentation at no cost on the first call.

Manufacturing, USDA & FDA

21 CFR Β· 9 CFR Β· FSMA 2011

Want to produce food at commercial scale?

If your plan is to manufacture, package, or distribute food beyond your kitchen, like sauces, preserves, processed meats, or supplements, you need to comply with the FDA or USDA. We guide you every step of the way.

Which agency applies to you?

FDA

Food & Drug Administration

21 CFR Parts 1-199 Β· FSMA

Regulates most processed foods: sauces, preserves, beverages, baked goods, dietary supplements, seafood, and more. Under the FSMA (2011), every facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for human consumption in the U.S. must register with the FDA and have a Food Safety Plan.

  • β†’FDA facility registration (biennial)
  • β†’Food Safety Plan with hazard analysis and preventive controls
  • β†’Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP , 21 CFR Part 117)
  • β†’Monitoring, verification, and corrective action records
  • β†’Labeling compliant with the FDA Food Labeling Guide
USDA

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

9 CFR Β· Mandatory HACCP

Regulates meat (beef, pork, lamb), poultry (chicken, turkey), and processed egg products. Every plant that processes these products must have continuous USDA-FSIS inspection on-site, with a federal inspector present during production, and an approved HACCP plan.

  • β†’Continuous USDA-FSIS on-site inspection (mandatory)
  • β†’HACCP plan specific to meat or poultry (9 CFR Part 417)
  • β†’Prerequisite programs: sanitation, pest control, potable water
  • β†’Production, temperature, and cleaning records available for audit
  • β†’USDA-approved labeling before commercialization

How we help

βœ“We determine whether your product falls under FDA, USDA, or both
βœ“We build your Food Safety Plan or HACCP plan from scratch
βœ“We draft prerequisite programs (cGMP, sanitation, pest control)
βœ“We guide you through FDA facility registration
βœ“We prepare documentation for the USDA opening inspection
βœ“We train your team on the procedures required by each agency
βœ“We review your labeling before it goes to production

Have a recipe ready and not sure where to start? First consultation is free. We will tell you exactly what you need.


Frequently asked questions

What operators ask before scheduling.

How far in advance should I schedule before an inspection?+

Ideally at least 2 weeks before. That gives us time for the walkthrough, the report, and correcting the findings. If the inspection is imminent, contact us anyway, we can prioritize.

Do you work with chains or only individual locations?+

We work with both. For chains we offer scheduled visit plans with consolidated reports by location.

Are services available in English?+

Yes. All services are available in Spanish and English. The report and documentation are delivered in your preferred language.

What if the inspector arrives before we fix everything?+

The report we deliver documents that you already identified the issues and have an active plan. That counts in your favor in the inspector's evaluation.

Which service do you need first?

Tell us where you are and we'll tell you where to start.

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