Food Safety Expert
Welcome to Salinas FSQA Advisory LLC
Your trusted partner in Food Safety and Quality Assurance Consulting, based in Salinas, CA. I specialize in helping harvesters, growers, warehouses, colds storage and processing facilities meet stringent food safety standards and prepare for critical audits and certifications.
Experienced, Food Safety and Quality
"With 20 years of experience, I have helped businesses successfully pass food safety audits and create high-quality product specifications, enabling them to secure top-tier customers like Costco, Walmart, US Foods, Sysco, and many other major retailers."
Services
Food Safety Audits & Compliance
I conduct thorough food safety audits for growing operations, harvesting, and processing to ensure your business complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements. My expertise includes:
3rd-Party Audits (SQF, PRIMUS GFS, Kosher, Organic certifications)
FDA, USDA, US Army audits
Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance
HACCP Plan Creation
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), including Title 21 Parts 117 & 112
I also specialize in creating critical documentation to simplify compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. This includes developing:
Logs, SOPs, Policies, Forms
Inspection Checklists
Chemical Mixture Work Instructions
These resources make it easier to document critical information and ensure adherence to HACCP and other industry-specific standards.
With a proven track record of helping companies achieve high scores in 3rd-party audits, I ensure your business is fully prepared for rigorous assessments, whether for SQF, PRIMUS, or other certifications."
Sanitation & Chemical Safety
Ensure that your sanitation protocols are in line with industry best practices:
SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) creation
Conduct Sanitation Audits
Chemical safety training, mixtures, and titration training needs
Bilingual Training & SOP Translation
We offer bilingual classes to accommodate your entire workforce, ensuring effective communication and training across all levels. I also provide translation services for your SOPs, turning them from English to Spanish, making sure that all documentation is fully accessible to your team.
Flexible Scheduling for Training
I understand that your business needs to operate smoothly, so I offer flexible scheduling for all of my training sessions. Whether in the early morning, middle of the day, or late evening, I can accommodate your schedule and ensure that training does not disrupt your operations or productivity.
Training
Equip your team with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet compliance and operational standards:
OSHA, chemical safety, and food safety training
U.S. Grade Standards for vegetables are voluntary and provide the fruit, vegetable
Sanitary Transportation Act (Truck Inspection)
Laboratory Sampling for water, product, soil and any other specific test needed.
Industry regulatory signage: We create custom OSHA, chemical, food safety, and other regulatory signs to ensure your workplace is compliant and safe
Facility Audits (Domestic & International)
I conduct audits in the US and abroad, including Mexico, to ensure compliance with international food safety standards.
Customer Request and Complaints
Additionally, I offer services to help you address customer concerns and ensure quality management throughout your operations. This includes:
Customer Requests and Complaint Response
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Root Cause Analysis to resolve complaints and non-conformance issues for audits
Quality Inspection Report Analysis to determine the best course of action for follow-up and continuous improvement
