2026 Basic Inspector Boot Camp — Manufactured Technical Training

Sessions cover both power skills and technical skills, using interactive strategies with participants. Technical skills are split into days of training specifically for retail-level inspectors (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) and a separate day for manufactured-level inspectors (food processing facilities). AFDO’s goal in this training is to help state and local regulators gain free access to valuable training early in their food safety careers in order to build knowledge and experience.

• Agenda (PDF)
• Effective Inspection Interviews (PDF)
• Preventive Controls for Human Foods Inspections (PDF)
• What to Expect When You’re Inspecting Manufactured Food (PDF)

Objectives

What to expect when you’re inspecting – Manufactured Foods: Identify, describe, and summarize the key steps in conducting a manufactured food inspection, from preparation through close-out.

Effective Inspection Interviews: Conduct more effective inspection interviews.

Risk-Based Preventive Controls Inspections: Leverage evidence to support the writing of accurate, valid inspection reports.