Ontario Food Safety Consultant

Get Certified with Confidence — Food Safety Consulting in Ontario, US.

From Downtown Ontario to nearby manufacturing corridors across Richland County, food and beverage businesses face strict demands from major buyers like Walmart, Costco, and Whole Foods—as well as federal regulators. As your Food Safety Consultant, FoodReady AI builds audit-ready systems that keep your operations compliant and inspection-ready. Our services cover HACCP and Preventive Controls plans, GMP and prerequisite programs, documentation systems, and mock audits. We prepare Ontario businesses for HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and FDA certifications—helping local facilities protect their brands and pass both audits and FDA inspections in Ontario.

Leading Companies Trust FoodReady

Engage with an expedient process that is more than traditional consulting. Supported by a unique combination of veteran food safety experts and software intelligence, we get your Food Safety / HACCP programs ready to stay ready for any GFSI, BRC, SQF, or Retail Audit, in addition to State, USDA, or FDA inspections.

Hear It From Real People

See how FoodReady’s Food Safety Plans and Management Solutions has positively impacted and helped hundreds of businesses just like yours.

“The people at FoodReady are excellent to work with and care to get involved with your company and make it as best as it can be. FoodReady staff also helped provide training to our QA team.”

“We like the customizable options and ease of use. The support that comes with it. We would not have been able to pass our audit without the support staff of FoodReady.”

“Peace of mind, safety, and accountability. With all of these things and the FoodReady team (especially Dustin!), we felt confident and ready for the USDA and about our product safety.”

Meet the Expert Behind Your Food Safety Consulting

Your consulting engagement is led by Dave Seddon, FoodReady’s Chief Food Safety Officer. Dave has audited more than 500 facilities under SQF and GMP programs and was recognized as an SQF Auditor of the Year finalist. With an auditor’s perspective, he ensures hazard analyses, documentation, and programs meet strict standards. His background spans USDA and FDA consulting, giving Ontario businesses full coverage for certification audits and regulatory inspections.

End-to-End Food Safety Consulting
for Ontario Manufacturers

We support Ontario’s food industry—from regional processors to ready-to-eat producers and beverage manufacturers. Our consulting includes HACCP and Preventive Controls plan development, GMP, and prerequisite programs such as sanitation, allergen management, pest control, supplier approval, recall/traceability, and documentation systems with logs, forms, and version control. We also conduct gap assessments, mock audits, and complete certification preparation. All programs align with HACCP, SQF, GMP, GFSI schemes, FSMA Preventive Controls, FSMA 204, USDA requirements, and Ontario FDA food safety consulting standards—giving you one integrated framework for compliance.

Food Safety Programs Built for Audit and Inspection Success

We design systems that withstand certification audits and regulatory inspections:

Consistent food safety and product quality
Alignment with HACCP, SQF, FSMA, USDA, and FDA requirements
Reduced risk of audit findings, non-compliance, and recalls
Strong hazard control and risk management across your processes
Programs tailored to your staff, products, and budget
Faster customer approvals with credible documentation

Making Food Safety Work Every Day, Not Just Audit Day

Food safety isn’t about binders—it’s about building habits. We work alongside your QA, operations, and management teams to make compliance practical. With FoodReady’s digital tools, you get real-time support for floor checks and records capture, checklist management, document control, environmental monitoring, trending, and traceability tracking. That means your systems run daily and your facility stays ready for FDA or USDA inspections anytime.

How Can Our AI Food Safety Management Software Help You?

Our AI-Powered Food Safety Management System is more than just a compliance tool – it’s an intelligent system designed to streamline and strengthen your food safety and operational processes. The AI gives you great suggestions, and it’s all built-in with food safety smart tips from experts tailored for different kinds of food industries.

Rapid AI HACCP Plan Creation

FoodReady’s AI HACCP Builder offers pre-built templates, cutting HACCP plan development from hours to minutes.

AI-Generated SOPs & Checklists

FoodReady’s AI Assistant creates and automates SOPs and checklists, detecting missed tasks and ensuring protocol compliance

Unified Batch & Inventory Management

Our AI Assistant offers real-time tracking of production, inventory, and costs, enhancing efficiency and reducing compliance problems

Complete Traceability & Recall Readiness

FoodReady’s AI provides full traceability by linking ingredients to final products, facilitating rapid recalls and efficient audits

Automated Supplier Compliance

Reduce manual effort and increase transparency with AI-powered automatic management and updates of supplier documents

Live Monitoring & Instant Alerts

AI-powered dashboards offer real-time KPI monitoring and safety incident alerts for timely intervention.

Our Roadmap to Certification in Ontario

We follow a proven process to help Ontario businesses achieve certification and inspection readiness:

Gap Assessment On-site or virtual review of process flows, zoning, controls, and documentation. Deliverable: prioritized action plan with critical-path fixes.

Food Safety Document Development

We develop HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and prerequisite programs, such as allergen control, supplier approval, and recall/traceability. These are supported by digital forms, logs, and version control.

Environmental Monitoring Program For high-risk and ready-to-eat facilities, we design environmental monitoring programs with zone mapping, swab schedules, and pathogen strategies—backed by digital scheduling and trending tools.

We Can Help You Develop Your
Food Safety Documentation

Our Team Members

We will deliver the best job with the best team.

Dave Seddon MBA RDN LDN, is a co-founder of FoodReady and has conducted over 500 GFSI audits across the United States.

Luke has extensive SQF, BRC, USDA, and FSQA leadership experience at multiple large food manufacturers.

Denice is a HACCP, PCQI, GFSI SQF Practitioner/Internal Auditor with a strong background in food manufacturing.

Maggie is a certified food safety consultant and SQF practitioner.

Sam, a lean six sigma black belt, has been a Plant Manager and also a sanitation expert at several large food companies.

Danielle has worked as QA Director at several large companies including Bolthouse Farms, Bumblee Tuna, Chiquita Banana and is a GFSI and FSMA expert.

Ontario Food Safety Consulting

Here are a few of our valuable customers’ most frequently asked questions about Ontario Food Safety Consulting Services.

Do you provide consulting across Ontario and Richland County?

Yes. We provide on-site and hybrid consulting to support facilities in Ontario, Mansfield, and the wider Richland County area.

What certifications do you support?

We support HACCP, SQF, GMP, GFSI schemes, FSMA Preventive Controls, and USDA certifications while ensuring FDA compliance.

How long does it take to become audit-ready?

The time it takes to become audit-ready depends on your facility’s starting point. The gap assessment identifies what needs to be addressed, and while some businesses are ready within a few months, others may require more time to build or strengthen their programs.

Can you help us recover from a failed audit?

Of course. We’ll review your nonconformances, determine the root causes, implement corrective actions, and run a mock audit before you try for certification again.

Will you be there during our certification audit?

Yes. We provide document room management, evidence preparation, and staff coaching during certification audits and regulatory inspections.

Do you support FDA consulting and inspections in Ontario?

Yes. Our team helps businesses prepare for FDA inspections in Ontario, including FSMA Preventive Controls, FSMA 204 traceability, and GMP compliance.

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