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Inspection Readiness

AIB Food Safety Inspection & Audit Consulting

Prepare your facility for real-world inspections, improve audit scores, and meet global buyer expectations.

Industry Challenge

Why Facilities Fail Inspections

Most inspection failures stem not from missing systems, but from inconsistent execution on the facility floor.

Poor Hygiene Practices

Inconsistent sanitation routines lead to contamination risks during inspections.

Inconsistent Procedures

Gaps between documented SOPs and actual shop-floor execution.

Audit Failures

Repeat non-conformances from underprepared teams and inadequate corrective actions.

Low Inspection Scores

Scoring below 700 results in failed inspections and potential loss of buyer contracts.

What AIB Enables

A strong AIB program transforms facility operations from reactive compliance to proactive food safety culture.

Higher Inspection Scores

Achieve 800+ scores consistently through systematic preparation and gap closure.

Facility Readiness

Build inspection-ready facilities with robust GMP, sanitation, and maintenance programs.

Compliance Confidence

Face unannounced inspections with confidence through sustainable compliance systems.

Buyer Trust

Strengthen relationships with global buyers who demand AIB-certified suppliers.

Our AIB Implementation Approach

A structured, facility-first methodology that prepares your operations for real-world inspection success.

01

Gap Assessment

Evaluate current food safety and quality systems against SQF requirements.

02

Facility Inspection

Conduct detailed walk-through to identify operational gaps.

03

GMP Implementation

Build robust Good Manufacturing Practice systems.

04

Documentation

Develop SOPs, records, and verification systems.

05

Mock Inspection

Simulate real AIB inspection conditions and scoring.

Inspection Framework

How Your Facility Is Evaluated

AIB inspectors evaluate five critical areas of your facility. Each area contributes to your overall score.

1

Higher Inspection Scores

Achieve 800+ scores consistently through systematic preparation and gap closure.

2

Maintenance for Food Safety

Facility and equipment maintenance programs, building condition, ventilation, lighting, and infrastructure integrity.

3

Cleaning Practices

Master sanitation schedules, cleaning verification, chemical control, and sanitation standard operating procedures.

4

Pest Control

Integrated pest management, monitoring systems, trend analysis, corrective actions, and exclusion practices.

5

Prerequisite & Food Safety Programs

Allergen management, glass & brittle plastic controls, traceability, recall procedures, and food defense.

AIB Scoring System

Your facility receives a numerical score that determines your certification status.

900+

Superior

Exceptional food safety practices across all areas

800–899

Excellent

Strong systems with minor improvement areas

700–799

Satisfactory

Acceptable practices with notable gaps to address

<700

Improvement Required

Significant deficiencies requiring immediate action

Core Elements of AIB

GMP

Good Manufacturing Practices as the foundation of facility safety.

Hygiene Systems

Comprehensive sanitation and cleaning verification programs.

Pest Control

Integrated pest management with monitoring and trend analysis.

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance programs for equipment and facilities.

Documentation

Complete records, SOPs, and verification documentation.

Business Impact of SQF

900+

Target Inspection Score

↓ 60%

Reduced Audit Risk

↑ 85%

Hygiene Compliance

100%

Inspection Readiness

↑ 3x

Customer Trust

Who This Is For

Food Manufacturers

Production facilities requiring buyer-mandated food safety inspections.

Processing Plants

Meat, dairy, bakery, and beverage processing operations.

Warehouses & Distribution

Storage and distribution centers handling food products.

Exporters

Companies shipping to markets that require AIB certification.

Our Engagement Model

01

Diagnostic

Assess current facility conditions and identify gaps.

02

System Design

Design GMP, sanitation, and maintenance programs.

03

Implementation

Deploy systems with hands-on facility training.

04

Inspection

Conduct mock inspections simulating AIB conditions.

05

Certification

Achieve SQF certification through accredited third-party audits.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AIB?
AIB (American Institute of Baking) is a globally recognized food safety inspection program that evaluates facility conditions, operational practices, and maintenance standards. Unlike certification-based programs, AIB provides a numerical score reflecting your facility’s real-world food safety performance.
AIB inspectors evaluate five key areas of your facility and assign a cumulative score. Scores of 900+ are rated ‘Superior,’ 800–899 ‘Excellent,’ 700–799 ‘Satisfactory,’ and below 700 requires improvement. The inspection is unannounced, assessing actual facility conditions.
Initial preparation typically takes 3–6 months depending on current facility conditions. This includes gap assessment, GMP implementation, sanitation program development, pest control systems, and mock inspections before the actual AIB audit.
Food manufacturers, processing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers — especially those supplying to global retailers, QSRs, and food companies that mandate AIB-inspected suppliers as part of their vendor qualification programs.
ISO 22000 is a management system standard focused on food safety systems and documentation. AIB is an inspection program that evaluates actual facility conditions, operational practices, and real-time hygiene — it’s more practical and facility-focused than system-based certifications.