Client: Fully Automated Self-Service Micro Cafe

Opportunity

The client created an automated robotic premium coffee experience which required third-party certification of its sanitary design and safety. The client needed assistance navigating the regulatory classification and appropriate agency oversight, assistance with health department inspection, and development of a sanitary design framework and verification study. 

Approach

Foodwit evaluated equipment, material specifications, and design renderings of the prototypes, and conducted an in-depth assessment of operational workflow and proposed maintenance instructions. We aligned with the team on objectives and timing for regulatory clearance, creating a pathway to regulatory review. Our team supported rapid design iterations through materials selection recommendations and practical experience operating cafe equipment. Finally, Foodwit developed and helped the team perform a sanitary verification exercise to collect data in anticipation of a third-party audit.

Result

• Foodwit developed a Food Safety & Quality Policy which covered Security & Tampering, Sanitation, Receiving, Storage, Temperature control, and Preparation & Handling. This policy was utilized to discuss the automated concept with the Health Department and strategize how the cafe would run, function, be cleaned and maintained. 
• The company performed a sanitary verification utilizing the method developed by Foodwit. This method outlined cleaning and sanitation practices and strategies, swab locations and methodologies and equipment use instructions. 
• Foodwit developed a regulatory package and talk track to prepare the client for engagement with Health Department officials. 
  

Industry

Quick Service Restaurants

Vending

Services

Regulatory

Food Safety

Service Contact

Rob Grysen (Principal, Food Safety & Quality)

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