South Carolina Food Safety Consultant

South Carolina’s Food Safety Consultants for Fast, Audit-Ready Certification.

From Columbia and Charleston to Greenville, Spartanburg, and Myrtle Beach, buyers and regulators across South Carolina expect food facilities to maintain systems that are compliant and inspection-ready.

FoodReady’s Food Safety Consulting in South Carolina helps processors, manufacturers, and distributors implement programs that withstand audits and remain practical for everyday use. As your South Carolina Food Safety Consultant, we provide gap assessments, HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, GMP and PRP design, documentation support, and mock audits. Whether you are targeting HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, or GFSI-aligned certification, our consultants deliver done-with-you programs your team can manage with confidence.

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.”

A Consulting Team Led by a Proven Food Safety Auditor

Every project is led by Dave Seddon, FoodReady’s Chief Food Safety Officer. With more than 500 completed audits and recognition as an SQF Auditor of the Year finalist, Dave brings an auditor’s insight to every engagement. He understands what certifiers and regulators look for and helps Iowa food companies align their documentation, hazard analysis, and records with those expectations. Under his direction, our Food Safety Consultants in Iowa build systems that are not only compliant but also practical for your staff to run every day.

Food Safety Consulting Designed for South Carolina Companies

South Carolina’s food economy includes poultry processors in the Upstate, seafood facilities along the coast, produce growers across the Lowcountry, dairy plants, breweries, and distribution centers supplying major retailers. FoodReady provides HACCP and Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and customized checklists suited to each operation. Our consultants also implement prerequisite programs including allergen control, sanitation and SSOPs, supplier approval, traceability and recall systems, calibration, pest management, and foreign material control.

Our integrated Food Safety Consulting South Carolina services prepare facilities for HACCP, SQF, GMP, and GFSI certifications such as BRCGS and FSSC 22000. We also guide companies through FSMA Preventive Controls and FSMA 204 traceability compliance, USDA inspection programs, and FDA documentation. Each program is delivered as a cohesive system rather than disconnected binders, allowing your team to maintain compliance consistently.

Systems That Deliver When Audits Matter

FoodReady’s consulting eliminates unnecessary paperwork and focuses on building audit-ready systems that improve operations. With our South Carolina food safety consultant team, you gain:

Consistent food safety practices and product quality
Compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and FDA standards
Reduced risk of failed audits, fines, or recalls
Stronger hazard analysis and preventive controls across operations
Programs tailored to your facility size, staff, and products
Faster approvals from buyers such as Walmart, Costco, Target, and Whole Foods

Implementation Plus Lasting Support

Our consultants partner with QA, operations, and management teams to ensure programs are applied effectively. We train recordkeepers, test workflows, and confirm that systems align with audit requirements. FoodReady’s software supports these processes by capturing floor checks, managing checklists, maintaining document control, trending environmental monitoring, and tracking traceability. This combination of consulting and technology ensures your audit evidence is organized and always ready to present.

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.

Guided Certification Support in South Carolina

The steps we take to help our South Carolina clients achieve certification:

Gap Assessment

We begin with an on-site or virtual review of your facility. Our consultants assess product and personnel flows, sanitation, zoning, controls, and documentation. Deliverable: a prioritized action plan that identifies the most critical steps for audit readiness.

Food Safety Document Development

We create or update HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and PRPs. Programs include allergen management, supplier approval, recall and traceability systems. We also deliver structured forms, logs, and version-controlled record systems that keep compliance consistent.

Environmental Monitoring
Program

For ready-to-eat and high-risk facilities, we design environmental monitoring programs that include zone mapping, swab schedules, and pathogen strategies for Listeria and Salmonella. FoodReady’s platform automates scheduling, records results, and trends data, giving auditors clear proof of sanitation effectiveness and corrective actions.

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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.

FAQs

Where can I find food safety consulting near me in South Carolina?

Our consultants offer statewide coverage, providing onsite, hybrid, and remote support in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Rock Hill, Florence, Hilton Head, and rural South Carolina communities. We serve processors, distributors, and manufacturers with practical, audit-ready compliance solutions.

Do you provide consulting for South Carolina’s poultry processors?

Yes. We specialize in HACCP and USDA compliance for poultry plants across the state.

How quickly can a facility be audit-ready?

Some South Carolina businesses are prepared in 45–90 days after a gap assessment. More complex facilities may take longer, depending on certification goals.

Do you work with seafood processors along the coast?

Yes, we support seafood processors and distributors in Charleston, Beaufort, and Myrtle Beach with HACCP and FDA compliance.

Can you assist after a failed audit?

Absolutely. We provide corrective action planning, documentation updates, and retraining to ensure readiness for recertification.

Do you support small businesses and startups?

Yes. Our programs scale for commissary kitchens, startups, and family-owned businesses as well as large processors.

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