Food Safety and Hygiene Inspections
Inspection Services
Systematic inspections that safeguard public health and ensure legal compliance
VGL Dimensions offers comprehensive food safety and hygiene inspections services to assess food production and handling facilities to comply with relevant South African laws, industry standards and client-specific requirements. The output of our inspection’s services are designed to identify risks, strengthen controls and prepare for formal audits or regulatory assessments and evaluations.
The inspections can be conducted across the entire food value chain, from primary production to distribution and retail — offering tailored, actionable insights for both large and emerging food production enterprises.
Services We Offer
Thorough On-Site Inspections for Regulatory and Retail Compliance
Detailed assessments, risk grading, and practical insights to elevate food safety standards, our services include:
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Full-site inspections of food premises for:
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Food handling practices
- Structural and equipment condition
- Waste management and pest control
- Water supply and air quality monitoring
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Evaluation against:
- Regulations R.638 hygiene regulations
- Municipal health by-laws
- Private retailer standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Customised inspection reports and manuscripts with supporting pictures of observations and findings
- Observations and findings risk grading and compliance scoring
- Options of qualitative reports and manuscripts available
- On-site recommendations and training (optional)
We Serve
Comprehensive Support Across the Modern Food Supply Chain
Food manufacturers and processors
Fresh produce markets, cold chains and bulk storage sites
Supermarkets, wholesalers and warehouses
Restaurants and fast-food franchises
Hospitality and institutional kitchens
Cloud kitchens and e-hailing delivery food hubs
e-Commerce fulfilment and dark stores
Airlines and airport catering operations
Why It Matters
Protecting health, ensuring compliance, and strengthening your brand’s reputation.
To ensure guaranteed food safety by implementing regular, professional inspections for organisations to:
- Prevent foodborne illness and outbreaks
- Reduce food safety risk and non-compliance by health authorities
- Improve product safety, potential increase of shelf life and brand reputation protection
- Avoid costly recalls or production stoppages
Inspections are particularly critical for organisations targeting retail partnerships, franchise operations, or export certification ventures.
Why VGL Dimensions?
Local expertise you can trust to drive meaningful food safety improvements.
- HPCSA-registered professionals and experienced food safety specialists
- Expertise in both formal and informal food markets
- Clear, practical reports with realistic, locally viable recommendations
- We act as a trusted partner — not just an external inspector
Send Us A Message
Do you have any questions about our food safety and hygiene inspections?
At VGL Dimensions, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to meet your unique needs. Reach out to our team today to learn how we can support your business with excellence and precision.