Even without the food poisoning, improper handling of ingredients and suboptimal cooking habits can lead to costly food safety issues. A strong audit culture in food safety begins when food safety checks become part of daily routines instead of occasional events. Train Employees to Think Like AuditorsYou can prevent food safety issues by training employees to understand what auditors are looking for. Every finding provides valuable information, so all should be used for further enhancing food safety audits. Strengthen Documentation and AccountabilityThorough documentation is one of the strongest defenses against costly food safety issues.