Where must Sanitation SOP records be maintained?

• A. On site
• B. At corporate headquarters
• C. Off site in a warehouse
• D. In FSIS office

Answer: (A)

Maintaining sanitation SOP records on site ensures they are readily accessible to inspectors and accurately reflect the current sanitation status of the plant. FSIS inspections and daily reviews rely on having up-to-date records at the location where the sanitation procedures are carried out, so inspectors can verify practices without delay and actions can be traced to the actual facility conditions.

Keeping these records off-site, at corporate headquarters, in a warehouse, or in an FSIS office would hinder timely review and could lead to using outdated or mismatched information. On-site storage supports real-time verification, accountability, and swift corrective action when needed.