Agricultural Inspector how-to

How to Conduct a Facility Inspection

Consistent inspections are fair and defensible.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Consistent inspections are fair and defensible. In short: review; check; observe, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Review past findings.

  2. Check sanitation and pre-operation conditions.

  3. Observe production practices.

  4. Review records and logs.

  5. Document findings with evidence.

  6. Discuss findings with management.

Safety reminders for agricultural inspectors

  • Wear required PPE in plants
  • Watch for moving equipment and wet floors
  • Follow biosecurity rules between farms
  • Drive safely between sites

HACCP · FSIS · APHIS · Noncompliance record · Sanitation SOP · Carcass inspection: see the full agricultural inspector glossary.

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