i need your help in the interpretation of the requirements as per Clause 3.4.4:
In addition to the internal audit programme there shall be a programme of documented inspections to ensure that the factory environment and processing equipment is maintained in a suitable condition for food production. These inspections shall include:
• hygiene inspections to assess cleaning and housekeeping performance
• fabrication inspections to identify risks to the product from the building or equipment.
The frequency of these inspections shall be based on risk but will be no less than once per month in open product areas.
We are classified as an enclosed production area. Currently we are doing a monthly hygiene and fabrication inspection as per requirement, but after reading the requirement again, I realized that it is not necessary to do it monthly. Am I correct? Can I do a risk assessment to determine the frequency of the audit.
Thanks in advance
Makayla