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Why Sanitation Programs Break Down

Session 5 of Fix It Fridays, Kiwa ASI's free 2027 webinar series on the real-world reasons food safety programs break down. One problem. One hour. Practical solutions you can implement Monday morning. Live online on Friday, September 17, 2027.

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  • Session 5 of 6
  • Live on Zoom
  • 60 Minutes

Last updated November 2, 2026

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  • Cleaning, sanitizing, verification and validation
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A sanitation program may have detailed procedures and still fail to consistently control food safety risks. This session examines the common reasons sanitation programs break down and how organizations can strengthen cleaning, verification and continuous improvement.

Live on Friday, September 17, 2027.

Friday, September 17, 2027, 12:00–1:00 PM CT, live online. Registration is free. Reserve your spot.

  • Live Online Webinar

    Friday, September 17, 2027, 12:00–1:00 PM CT.

  • Session 5 of 6

    Part of Fix It Fridays, Kiwa ASI's free 2027 webinar series: solving the Most Common Food Safety Audit Findings.

  • Practical, Not Theoretical

    Not another standards-reading webinar: one real-world problem, why it happens and what to do differently.

  • Free to Attend

    Every Fix It Fridays webinar is free.

Key Topics Covered

What this 60-minute session covers.

  • Common Weaknesses in Sanitation Programs

    Where sanitation programs most often fall short in practice.

  • Cleaning vs. Sanitizing

    Why both steps matter, and why sanitizing a dirty surface doesn't work.

  • Sanitation Procedures and Execution

    Closing the gap between the written procedure and what the crew actually does.

  • Verification vs. Validation

    Proving a procedure works, and checking that it was done right.

  • Using Sanitation Data to Identify Trends

    Turning inspection and test results into early warnings.

  • Addressing Recurring Sanitation Failures

    Finding the root cause when the same area fails again and again.

  • Coordination Between Sanitation, Operations, Maintenance and QA

    Making sanitation time, access and handoffs work across teams.

  • Strengthening Sanitation Controls for Audit Readiness

    Keeping sanitation conditions and records consistent between audits.

  • Turning Sanitation Findings into Preventive Improvements

    Fixing the causes behind findings: equipment, procedures, staffing or schedules.

Cleaning vs. Sanitizing, Verification vs. Validation

Four terms that are easy to blur, and where many sanitation programs break down.

  • Step 1

    Cleaning

    Removes soil, food residue and other debris from a surface. It has to come first: sanitizers work poorly on a surface that isn't clean.

  • Step 2

    Sanitizing

    Treats a cleaned surface to destroy pathogens and substantially reduce other microorganisms. FDA's definition (21 CFR 117.3) adds: without adversely affecting the product or its safety for the consumer.

  • Does it work?

    Validation

    Evidence that a sanitation procedure, done as written, actually achieves the result you need on that equipment.

  • Was it done?

    Verification

    Ongoing checks that the procedure was done as written and is still working, such as pre-operational inspections, records review and swab results.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone responsible for sanitation or hygienic conditions, including:

  • Sanitation Managers and Supervisors

  • Food Safety & Quality Professionals

  • QA/QC Managers

  • Plant Managers

  • Operations Managers

  • Environmental Monitoring Program Owners

  • Maintenance Professionals

The Fix It Fridays 2027 Series

Six free, live online webinars in 2027, each tackling one common food safety problem: why it happens and what to do differently. See all free webinars.

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Training 6+ people? Request private training. Training is delivered separately from certification by a different legal entity, and taking a course or webinar has no effect on your audit result.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sanitation

When is this webinar?

Friday, September 17, 2027, 12:00–1:00 PM CT, live online. It's Session 5 of 6 in Fix It Fridays, Kiwa ASI's free 2027 webinar series.

How do I register?

Registration is free. Use the Register Free button to sign up on Zoom Events, or email US.Info@kiwa-asi.com if you have trouble registering.

Is the webinar free?

Yes. Every Fix It Fridays webinar is free to attend.

What will this webinar cover?

Key topics include:

  • Common Weaknesses in Sanitation Programs
  • Cleaning vs. Sanitizing
  • Sanitation Procedures and Execution
  • Verification vs. Validation
  • Using Sanitation Data to Identify Trends
  • Addressing Recurring Sanitation Failures
  • Coordination Between Sanitation, Operations, Maintenance and QA
  • Strengthening Sanitation Controls for Audit Readiness
  • Turning Sanitation Findings into Preventive Improvements

See key topics for details.

What's the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

Cleaning removes soil and food residue from a surface. Sanitizing then treats the cleaned surface to destroy pathogens and substantially reduce other microorganisms (21 CFR 117.3). Sanitizing a surface that hasn't been properly cleaned is much less effective. See cleaning vs. sanitizing.

What's the difference between sanitation verification and validation?

Validation shows that a sanitation procedure, done as written, achieves the result you need. Verification is the ongoing check that it was done as written and is still working, for example pre-operational inspections, records review and swab results.

What is Fix It Fridays?

Fix It Fridays is Kiwa ASI's free 2027 webinar series on the real-world reasons food safety programs break down. Six 60-minute sessions, one every other month, each tackle one common problem: why it happens and what to do differently. See the full series.

Ready for a sanitation program that holds up?

Reserve your free spot for Why Sanitation Programs Break Down on Friday, September 17, 2027, or ask about private training for your team.

Training & Trust

Training is delivered by ASI Training and Consulting, LLC, separately from our accredited certification body, ASI Food Safety, LLC, to safeguard against conflicts of interest. For private training, email US.Info@kiwa-asi.com.