Nonconformance related to layout and segregation

We had our annual SQF 3rd party audit last week and this year we have a challenging non-conformance so I am looking for some advice.

We gave been struggling with the layout of one of our processing areas for quite some time but we have always been able to be in conformance with SQF regulations regarding raw and ready to eat areas.

This year we were found not to be in conformance and we cannot rebuild our building so I am looking for suggestions to show that the processes are segregated.
I know we have ran into this issue in the past with the layout of the kitchen area and I don't remember what was done to address it as I was not part of the QA department then

Any suggestions and ideas you all have would be greatly appreciated.

hi Greyeagle,

 

Can you clarify/expand what steps were not separated ?

Can you specify what raw and RTE items are the issue, or the SQF food sector category you fall under?

 

To see how the auditor commented on the particular SQF clause you received a NC for, you could look over your sites audit reports from previous years. It should give you an idea of how they judged it and some insight as to how to address the NC you received this year.