Tracker – Internal Audit Findings
Audit findings die in reports; they get fixed in trackers. This is the single list of every finding, its owner, its due date, and whether it actually closed – reviewed until the list is empty.
Be specific and honest in every field; vague records help nobody during an investigation. If a field doesn’t apply, write N/A rather than leaving it blank.
1. Document control
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Document title | Tracker – Internal Audit Findings |
| Document no. | [QA-FORM-008] |
| Version | [1.0] |
| Effective date | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Prepared by | [Name / Title / Date] |
| Approved by | [Name / Title / Date] |
| Review date | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
1. Findings register
| Finding no. | Audit ref / date | Clause | Finding | Grade (major/minor/obs) | Owner | Due date | Closed (date) | Verified by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [AF-###] | ||||||||
2. Review
Review the tracker in every QA meeting. Findings that miss their due date twice get escalated – to management review if necessary. Chronic overdue findings mean the system, not the owner, is the problem.
- Overdue findings: [list] | Escalation:
- Repeat findings (same clause, new audit):
- Trend: findings by area/clause:
- Tracker reviewed by: [Name / date]
Approval and control
| Role | Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepared by | [Name] | [Signature] | [Date] |
| Reviewed by (QA) | [Name] | [Signature] | [Date] |
| Approved by | [Name] | [Signature] | [Date] |
Keep completed forms for Retain [3 years] minimum. at [defined location] – and make sure someone besides you knows where that is.
General use: This template contains no country-specific laws or regulator names and suits any food business — restaurant, catering, food manufacturing, retail, or food service. Adapt temperature limits, legal references, and record-retention periods to your local regulations. Provided by GIFSQ · v1.0 · September 2026