The limits on this sheet
- Corrective actions are activities that are taken by a person whenever a critical limit is not met Annex 4, Principle 5
FDA Food Code 2022, Annex 4, Principle 5Corrective actions are activities that are taken by a person whenever a critical limit is not met.
How to fill it in
- Fill it in at the time, not at the end of the week.
- Say what happened to the food: reheated, re-cooled, moved, discarded.
- Say what you fixed so it does not happen again.
When a limit is missed
- The person in charge reviews every row and signs it.
Write it on the corrective action log too, so the person in charge can see it at the weekly review.
Plans that use this log
Frequently asked questions
Is this corrective action log free?
Yes. Print as many as you like. No account, no email. The QR code on the sheet opens the same log on your phone if you want to try it there.
Will my health department accept it?
It prints the Food Code limit and section for every check, which is what plan reviewers look for. Some health departments have their own forms; if yours does, use theirs or ask whether this one works. Your regulatory authority decides.
How long do I keep the sheets?
As long as your HACCP plan or your health department says. For sous vide and cook-chill the Food Code sets at least 6 months (3-502.12(D)(3)(b)).