Wholesale and Retail Inspections
Inspection Services
Ensuring compliance and quality in high-volume food environments
VGL Dimensions offers specialised inspection services tailored to the unique needs of retail food outlets, wholesale warehouses and cold storage facilities. The results of these inspections ensure that food handling, storage and retail practices comply with South African regulations and food safety standards — while protecting both consumers and your brand.
Our team provides objective, regulatory-aligned evaluations that help retail and wholesale operations avoid legal penalties, customer complaints and/or supply chain disruptions.
Services We Offer
Targeted Food Safety Inspections to Strengthen Compliance and Hygiene
Thorough on-site assessments with actionable insights to prepare you for audits and protect your operations:
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On-site inspections focused on:
- Food handling and temperature control practices
- Structural hygiene and identification of food cross-contamination risks
- Microbiological sampling and environmental status evaluation using swabbing
- Pest control and sanitation practices
- Cold chain management and stock rotation procedures
- Employee hygiene and PPE compliance
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Compliance assessments against:
- Regulations R.638 hygiene regulations
- Retailer-specific SOPs or franchise requirements
- Food labelling and Packaging Acts (where applicable)
- Pre-inspection preparation for municipal, retailer, or 3rd-party audits
- Detailed inspection reports with corrective action guidance
We Serve
Supporting Retail and Supply Chain Partners in Food Safety Compliance
Retail chain stores and independent supermarkets
Butcheries and meat counters
Wholesale warehouses and cold storage depots
Distribution centres supplying major retailers
Franchise outlets under brand compliance agreements
Food e-Commerce fulfilment and packing facilities
Why It Matters
Prevent Risk, Protect Your Brand, and Maintain Market Access
In the retail and wholesale space, food safety failures can lead to:
- Public health protection
- Prevention of customer illness or legal liability (prosecution)
- Stock losses and product spoilage
- Delisting by retail groups or buyers
- Brand damage across multiple outlets
Regular inspections help your operations stay consistent, clean, and ready for regulatory or head office audits.
Why VGL Dimensions?
Retail-Focused Expertise with Practical, Actionable Solutions
- We understand the complex realities of retail and wholesale operations
- Our inspections are efficient, discreet, and respectful of commercial space
- We work with major food retailers and know what they expect
- Our reports include actionable steps, not just checklists
Send Us A Message
Do you have any questions about our wholesale and retail 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.