Why is record-keeping (HACCP Principle 7) essential even when everything appears to be running smoothly?
a.It lets the crew skip the actual temperature checks on days when the log has been filled in ahead of time
b.It takes the place of formal staff training, since a signed log proves the crew already knows the steps
c.It provides written proof that critical limits were met and supports verification and investigations
d.It is needed only in the week before a scheduled health department inspection visit
Explanation
Record-keeping documents that monitoring occurred and critical limits were met, giving the operation evidence of control that supports verification and, if an illness is reported, an investigation. Good records also reveal trends before they become problems. A log filled in ahead of the check records nothing that happened, a signature is not a substitute for training, and records must be kept continuously rather than produced only when an inspection is due.
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