Case studies · Measured from gap analysis to audit
Each record shows the operation, the standard, the gaps found at the first assessment, the result at the audit or inspection, and how many weeks it took.
What results do food safety consulting projects produce? Our case records compare the starting gap analysis with the certification audit or inspection outcome for manufacturers, packhouses, importers, restaurants and brands. Client identities stay confidential, and records not yet authorized for publication are labeled as illustrative.
How to read a record
We don't publish testimonials with logos, because most food companies don't want their audit history public. Instead, every project is summarized in the same structured record, so you can compare a situation like yours at a glance.
| Field | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Sector and profile | Type of operation, approximate size and area, never the company name |
| Standard | The scheme, regulation or program the project targeted |
| At gap analysis | What we found at the first assessment, such as open gaps or violations |
| At certification audit | The result at the audit or inspection that followed |
| Outcome | The business result: a score, a buyer approval, a contract kept |
| Weeks | Time from gap analysis to the audit or milestone |
Confidentiality. Client identities are confidential and are only shared with written authorization. Records marked as illustrative show the format and a typical engagement while real client data is pending authorization. Results depend on each operation's starting point and commitment, and no consultant can guarantee an audit outcome.
GFSI certification
Manufacturers, packhouses and co-packers preparing for GFSI-benchmarked certification. See SQF consulting, PrimusGFS support and BRCGS and GFSI consulting.
CASE 01 · READY-TO-EAT MANUFACTURER
42,000 sq ft · Medley, FL
14 weeks
Illustrative engagement · real client data pending authorization
CASE 02 · PRODUCE IMPORTER & PACKHOUSE
28,000 sq ft · Doral, FL
10 weeks
Illustrative engagement · real client data pending authorization
CASE 03 · BAKERY & SNACK CO-PACKER
65,000 sq ft · Hialeah, FL
20 weeks
Illustrative engagement · real client data pending authorization
Regulatory compliance
A written food safety plan under FSMA Preventive Controls, prepared under PCQI oversight and ready for FDA inspection. See FSMA and PCQI consulting.
CASE 01 · SAUCE & DRESSING MANUFACTURER
18,000 sq ft · Fort Lauderdale, FL
8 weeks
Illustrative engagement · real client data pending authorization
Food service
Multi-location restaurant groups preparing for Florida DBPR inspections. See restaurant food safety consulting.
CASE 01 · RESTAURANT GROUP, 3 LOCATIONS
Brickell & Miami Beach, FL
6 weeks
Illustrative engagement · real client data pending authorization
Specialty certification
Brands preparing co-manufactured products for USDA organic and kosher certification. See organic certification consulting and kosher and vegan certification.
CASE 01 · ORGANIC SNACK BRAND
Co-manufactured · South Florida
16 weeks
Illustrative engagement · real client data pending authorization
Using these records
Look for a record with a similar operation and standard, then compare the starting point. A plant that begins with a working HACCP plan and prerequisite programs moves faster than one writing everything for the first time. The number of weeks reflects both the size of the gap and how much time the client's team could give the project.
A record can't show the work behind it: the night sanitation visits, the operator interviews, the supplier documents chased in Spanish. It also can't predict your result. Every audit is decided by the certification body or regulator on the day, based on your system and your records.
Want a record like these for your operation? It starts with a gap assessment, or a free 30-minute gap call to see where you stand. You can also browse by industry or read how we work.
Free gap call
In 30 minutes we review your standard, your date and your most likely gaps, and tell you honestly whether you need us.
Juan S. VargasSQF Food Safety Auditor · PCQI
Request a gap call or a quote
Takes under a minute. Juan reviews every request personally.
Social compliance
SMETA audit preparation
Retailer onboarding that required a SMETA audit covering labor, health and safety, environment and business ethics. See SMETA preparation.
CASE 01 · BEVERAGE BOTTLER
120 workers · Miami-Dade, FL
12 weeks
Illustrative engagement · real client data pending authorization