FOOD SAFETY

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As the leading provider of food and facilities management services in North America,
TOPICS Sodexo is committed to providing high quality and safe food service. For our
customers and clients, safe food service is a matter of trust. Thats why Sodexo puts
Introduction significant resources toward food safety and food safety training.

Scope of Business The cornerstone of Sodexos food safety management system is our HACCP (Hazard
HACCP Program Analysis Critical Control Points) Program, developed and implemented in 1995. The
Sodexo program complies with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code
Product Quality and is updated regularly to reflect the latest Food Code changes
Assurance Requirements
Product Investigation
and Analysis
SCOPE OF BUSINESS
Product Recall & Food Geographic scope: U.S. & Canada Number of foodservice employees: 100,000
Safety Alerts Foodservice revenues: $7.1 billion Number of meals served per day: 9 million
Number of food sites: 5,000 Food purchasing annual spend: $2.5 billion
Electronic Databases Number of food suppliers: 4,150
Food Compliant
Investigation HACCP PROGRAM
Food Safety Zone Support
This comprehensive food safety and self inspection system identifies points
Food Safety Audits where contamination or growth of harmful microorganisms can occur and then
Food Safety Training implements controls based on those hazards. This program focuses on seven
Critical Control Points (CCPs) and a comprehensive monitoring and verification
and Certification
system. Key components:
Food Safety Intranet Monitoring and controlling the temperature of food during cooking, holding,
Website serving, cooling, and reheating;
Regulatory Compliance Preventing cross-contamination of food and food contact surfaces;
& Support Using proper hand washing techniques and appropriate use of disposable gloves;
Sanitation Conducting monthly food safety self-inspections at every facility where we
handle and produce foods; and
Scope of ISO 22000
Operating the organization under a food safety system that meets the rigorous
Registration
ISO 22000: 2005 criteria and proactively advances the level of food safety at the
Industry Awards highest industry standards and will continue this practice.

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Compliance with internationally recognized standards for food safety.

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PRODUCT QUALITY BENEFITS

ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Reduces the risks and liability for our
clients, customers and our company.

In cooperation with Supply Management, we authorize food Verifies our suppliers commitment to
suppliers to assure they process, manufacture and store foods provide our clients and customers with
using safe, sanitary and ethical practices in accordance with safe, high quality food.
all applicable regulations.

Food suppliers must provide proof they have a proactive

food safety and food security program in place to include
the following key implemented best practices: regulatory
compliance, food safety and sanitation programs, integrated
pest control program, sanitary personnel practices, employee
training and education, food storage and distribution control,
effective processing standards, proper packaging and labeling,
food security / defense systems, recall, withdrawal and stock
recovery program.

We use reputable, independent, third-party food safety

auditing companies to inspect food manufacturers and
distributors for food safety and food security program
compliance.

PRODUCT INVESTIGATION BENEFITS

AND ANALYSIS Ensures consistency in quality and
safety to meet our clients and
An in-house Quality Assurance Lab is used to investigate and customers expectations.
resolve product defects in a timely manner, with the objective Provides a central location to receive
of reducing the number of future occurrences. and assess food product complaints.

PRODUCT RECALL & BENEFITS

FOOD SAFETY ALERTS Timely notification of our operations
will have a dramatic impact in isolating
Effective systems are in place to alert our operations of any and removing products affected by a
product recall or other potential food safety hazard that may recall or withdrawal.
require restricting the use of specific foods.

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ELECTRONIC DATABASES BENEFITS

Ensures consistency in quality and
The Quality Assurance & Food Safety Department oversees safety to meet the expectations of our
the various web-based electronic databases for unit-level clients and customers.
third-party food safety audits, food supplier audits and food
Provides real-time results and feedback
complaint reporting.
on third party risk management
audits.
This provides real-time data to the department in tracking
Paperless reporting contributes to
trends, providing consultation and driving compliance with the
the sustainability initiative of the
operations and suppliers.
company and clients.

FOOD COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION BENEFITS

Proactive support and training/
The Quality Assurance & Food Safety Department improvement recommendations from
investigates alleged food complaints and provides technical technical experts in the event of an
assistance. This includes alleged foodborne illnesses, foreign alleged food complaint.
object complaints, allergic reactions, chemical illnesses,
food spoilage, and general food quality complaints. The
department staff is ready to investigate, counsel and work
with clients, our managers, suppliers, health authority
officials and the media.

FOOD SAFETY ZONE SUPPORT BENEFITS

Managers can rely on food safety
Food safety managers and directors are located around the experts to assist them in all aspects of
country to assist our operations in all aspects of food safety. food safety and product quality.

They will:
Evaluate unit-specific issues and make recommendations;
Provide counsel via the internal SodexoNet, e-mail, fax
and telephone;
Provide on-site support as needed and make training
recommendations; and
Investigate all food safety related incidents.

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FOOD SAFETY AUDITS BENEFITS

Verification of compliance with
The Sodexo Food Safety Audit addresses our most important required company standards and
food safety standards. Random audits are conducted by public health regulations.
a reputable, independent, third-party food safety auditing Allows for a thorough, systematic
company. In addition, self-inspections are utilized within evaluation of all food safety/sanitation
our operations: a daily food safety walk-through, monthly related aspects of the operation.
food safety audits (with a focus on personal hygiene, time/
temperature control and cross contamination) and a more
comprehensive food safety self-inspection is conducted at
least annually and whenever there is a change in management
in the operation.

FOOD SAFETY TRAINING BENEFITS

AND CERTIFICATION Managers and employees know,
understand and implement all key
All managers are trained and certified in safe food handling. food handling and sanitation practices
We use the National Restaurant Association Solutions needed to help prevent a foodborne
ServSafe program and require recertification every three illness incident or outbreak.
years. In addition, all newly hired managers must complete
the Sodexo Food Safety Standards & Resources online module
as well. Frontline employees are trained in the fundamentals
of HACCP and in all aspects of food safety, using our own
comprehensive eight-module program, consisting of videos,
classroom instruction and
self-learning tools.

FOOD SAFETY INTRANET WEBSITE BENEFITS

Managers can conveniently access all
This extensive internal website for Sodexo managers contains current food safety and food security-
all new and existing food safety resources, training tools, related information.
regulatory updates, information about food security, food
emergency planning, food allergies, sanitation, and more. It
also contains the online HACCP & Product Quality Assurance
manuals and a wide selection of HACCP documentation forms.
Additionally, pre-recorded webinars are available to assist
managers with the food safety audit.

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BENEFITS

& SUPPORT Ensuring that our programs meet
and/or exceed all current regulatory
The Quality Assurance & Food Safety Department maintains requirements.
an effective working relationship with all appropriate
Providing guidance and resources
regulatory agencies, public health associations and industry
pertaining to customer concerns.
standards to impact important decisions and maintain current
knowledge of laws and regulations.

Websites maintained by the Food and Drug Administration

(FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) are accessed regularly for pertinent information. The
department also receives regular updates on product recalls.

SANITATION BENEFITS
Ensuring that our cleaning programs
Sodexo understands the importance of proper sanitation in meet and/or exceed all current
our units. We provide comprehensive information, including a regulatory requirements.
customized Cleaning Procedure Manual, to educate, train, and
Providing a safe, healthy environment
promote good sanitation practices as a part of our culture and
for our customers and employees.
daily activities.

SCOPE OF ISO 22000 REGISTRATION HAVE QUESTIONS?

CONTACT US!
The leadership, management, administration
Sodexo QA & Food Safety
and support of the corporate food safety
Solution Center
management system for Sodexo North America
Performance & Operations Improvement
(US and Canada) food service accounts.
9801 Washingtonian Boulevard
Registered
to ISO 22000 Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: 301 987 4259
Fax: 301 987 4988
INDUSTRY AWARDS
Sodexo is the proud recipient of the:
NSF Food Safety Leadership Award
NRA Operator Innovator Award Finalist
IAFP Black Pearl Award

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