Surprise inspections are stressful only when compliance is treated as occasional.
What inspectors typically check
- Records: cleaning logs, temperature logs, pest control
- Hygiene: staff grooming, handwash discipline
- Storage: labeling, FIFO, segregation
- Traceability: vendor bills, batch tracking
What mature vendors provide
- Documents available within minutes - Clean zones clearly marked - Staff confident and trained
If an audit scares the operation, the operation needs systems—not excuses.