Phoenix Food Safety Consultant

Our Phoenix Food Safety Consultants Help You Pass Your Certification Audit.

FoodReady AI provides Phoenix food and beverage businesses with expert food safety consulting that makes compliance simpler and ensures your facility is always audit-ready. Whether you’re a produce distributor in Tolleson, a brewery in Downtown Phoenix, or a food manufacturer serving the Southwest, our consultants combine years of industry experience with FoodReady AI’s software to help you pass audits and maintain safe, efficient operations.

Leading Companies Trust FoodReady AI

Our approach is more than traditional consulting. With a blend of veteran food safety expertise and advanced software intelligence, we help Phoenix food businesses build HACCP and food safety programs that are always prepared for GFSI, BRC, SQF, and retail audits, as well as inspections from the State of Arizona, USDA, and FDA.

Hear It From Real People

See how FoodReady’s Food Safety Plans and Management Solutions have helped businesses nationwide strengthen operations, improve compliance, and pass audits with confidence.

“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 Lead of Our Food Safety Consultant Team

FoodReady AI’s consulting team is led by Dave Seddon, Chief Food Safety Officer and former SQF Auditor of the Year finalist. With more than 500 audits conducted across multiple food sectors, Dave and his team bring unmatched expertise to help Phoenix businesses achieve and sustain certification success.

Grow Your Food Business with
Customized Food Safety Consulting

Our Phoenix Food Safety Consultant team supports you every step of the way, from audit scheduling to certification. We review your documentation, perform a detailed gap assessment, and develop or refine HACCP plans, SOPs, and checklists tailored to Phoenix’s food production and distribution environment.

We also ensure prerequisite programs, including allergen control, sanitation, and SSOPs, supplier approval, traceability and recall, calibration, and pest management, are aligned with your certification goals. Whether you’re a fresh produce company in Yuma, a beverage co-packer in Tempe, or a distributor serving the Southwest, we design right-sized food safety programs your staff can maintain with confidence.

FoodReady AI provides integrated consulting that covers all major standards and regulatory requirements. Our services include HACCP, SQF, GMP, and GFSI-aligned schemes such as BRC and FSSC 22000. We also provide FSMA Preventive Controls and FSMA 204 Traceability support, USDA and FDA documentation, recall exercises, and environmental monitoring. Every solution is delivered as a cohesive, unified system—not scattered binders—so your team stays compliant year-round.

Optimize Your Food Safety Program With Experts Who Understand Phoenix

Our mission is straightforward: provide Phoenix food businesses with sustainable food safety programs that pass certification audits and are practical to manage daily. We bring proven workflows, templates, and auditor-level insight, without overwhelming your team with paperwork.

Improved food safety performance and product quality
Compliance with certification standards and regulatory requirements
Reduced risk of non-compliance, fines, and audit findings
Stronger hazard analysis and preventive controls throughout operations
Custom-tailored programs built around your products, staff, and budget
Faster approvals from retailers and distributors with credible documentation

Consult a Certified Professional for Your Food Safety Plan

We help Phoenix facilities implement and maintain effective food safety program. Our consultants don’t stop at documentation. We emphasize hands-on implementation. We collaborate with your QA, operations, and management teams to:

With FoodReady AI’s consultants and our user-friendly mobile app, you can manage checklists, capture floor checks, trend environmental monitoring, and track traceability—ensuring you present clean, complete evidence during your audit.

How Can Our AI Food Safety Management Software Help You?

Our AI-powered Food Safety Management System is more than a compliance tool. It simplifies workflows, strengthens preventive controls, and offers AI-driven suggestions along with built-in expert tips tailored to different food sectors. The result: a smarter, more efficient food safety system that keeps your Phoenix facility audit-ready year-round.

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.

How We Work With You?

We follow a practical three-step process to ensure your Phoenix facility is compliant, efficient, and audit-ready:

Gap Assessment

A thorough on-site or virtual review of your current systems to identify risks and opportunities.

Food Safety Document Development

Creation or refinement of HACCP plans and SOPs aligned with regulations and certification requirements.

Environmental Monitoring
Program

Implementation of a robust program that verifies sanitation, tracks microbial data, and strengthens preventive controls.

We Can Help You Develop Your
Food Safety Documentation

Our Team Members

From HACCP plans to supplier approval programs, our consultants prepare documentation that is comprehensive, audit-ready, and practical for your team to manage.

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.

FAQs

Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions by our valuable customers related to Phoenix Food Safety Consulting Services.

Why should I hire a Phoenix food safety consultant?

A consultant ensures your food safety program meets certification and regulatory standards, reducing the risk of costly non-compliance and failed audits.

What industries do you support in the Phoenix area?

We support produce processors, meat and poultry facilities, breweries, bakeries, distributors, commissary kitchens, and food manufacturers across Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and the Southwest.

Can you help us prepare for SQF, BRC, or other GFSI certifications?

Yes. Our consultants specialize in SQF, BRC, and FSSC 22000. We provide gap assessments, documentation, mock audits, and training to ensure full certification readiness.

Do you assist with FSMA compliance, including FSMA 204 Traceability?

Absolutely. We help Phoenix businesses implement FSMA Preventive Controls and design traceability systems that meet FSMA 204 recordkeeping standards.

How does FoodReady AI’s software enhance consulting services?

Our AI-powered platform organizes documents, runs checklists, manages traceability, and provides built-in expert guidance. Combined with consulting, this creates a sustainable compliance system.

How long does it take to get audit-ready?

The timeline depends on your current program and the certification you’re pursuing. Some Phoenix businesses are ready within weeks, while others need months. We build a custom roadmap that fits your timeline and goals.

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