Walk the low-CIP signal to a real cause
Use a structured root-cause path when a CIP parameter does not meet the standard.
CIP signal Conductivity is below validated minimum for eight minutes. The tank looks visually clean, but the cleaning evidence is weak. The decision affects the next product, the sanitation record, and confidence in the validated wash. Root-cause path Contain the equipment, ask why with categories, verify the fix 5 Whys gives depth; fishbone categories give breadth. Together they keep the team from choosing the first easy explanation. Do not release equipment on a weaker standard than the validated one. 01 Release? 02 Why? 03 Cause 04 Fresh case Release decision Contain The tank is visually clean, but conductivity missed the…
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