The Foundation: Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)

Introduction: The Role of Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)

Every effective Food Safety Plan relies on strong Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) — systems that create safe conditions before food safety hazards can occur.
PRPs include sanitation, pest control, employee hygiene, waste management, temperature control, equipment maintenance, and supplier handling.

You’ll be creating your Sanitation Plan next — one of the most important PRPs supporting your Food Safety Plan.
It provides the foundation for preventing contamination and verifying that your kitchen environment remains safe and compliant.

In this lesson, you’ll review how all PRPs interconnect, then move forward to design your detailed Sanitation Plan as part of your overall system.