Cutline Compliance

Food-Safety Education • Non-USDA Consultation

Food-Safety Education that Builds Foundational Systems

We help non- and pre-regulated food operations build the skills and literacy to stand up sound programs—evidence-based instruction on hazard analysis, documentation, and risk understanding using publicly available information.

For non-USDA food service teams who want clear steps, fewer gaps, and audit-ready records.

For USDA-regulated plants: education & program literacy only — no regulatory advisory or representation.
Consultation services are available for non-USDA-regulated operations (restaurants, retail/commissary, caterers, food trucks).

  • Education-First
  • Hazard Analysis Basics
  • Documentation Skills
  • Risk Literacy
  • Non-USDA Consultation
  • 15+ yrs FSIS field & policy
  • Public-source referencing

People

Plain-language training and checklists that help small teams learn and apply core concepts.

Processes

Document structure and recordcraft—how to organize information so it’s usable and auditable.

Product

Evidence-based thinking that supports safe, consistent outcomes without drowning teams in paperwork.

Services

Plain-Language Guides

Clear, practical resources that demystify core concepts for small teams.

  • Basic hazard analysis primers
  • Document structure & recordcraft
  • Risk literacy quick sheets
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Learning Modules

Evidence-based micro-lessons using public information and real-world patterns.

  • Foundational food-safety skills
  • Team mini-clinics & Q&A
  • Self-paced or live sessions
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Readiness Assessments

Education-focused checkups that show where to build literacy first.

  • Simple gap snapshots
  • Step-by-step learning plan
  • DIY tools to practice
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Consultation for Non-USDA Operations

Hands-on, plain-language consulting for restaurants and food-service teams.

  • SOPs & daily line checks
  • Cooling/holding logs & verification
  • Allergen & cross-contact controls
  • Employee training & micro-clinics
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Who We Help

Restaurants & Food Service Retail / Commissaries Caterers & Food Trucks Pre-regulated Startups Education-only for USDA plants

How We Work

  1. Discovery (30 min): Clarify goals, constraints, and timelines.
  2. Rapid Review: Identify literacy gaps and quick wins; you get a simple learning plan.
  3. Build & Enable: Guides, modules, practice tools, or non-USDA consult delivery.
  4. Stabilize: Light check-ins and metrics so improvements stick.

About Cutline Compliance

Cutline develops educational tools and frameworks that help non- and pre-regulated operations build foundational food-safety systems. We emphasize evidence-based instruction on hazard analysis, documentation, and risk literacy—using publicly available information. We also provide consultation services for non-USDA-regulated operations such as restaurants, retail/commissary kitchens, caterers, and food trucks.

Scope for USDA-regulated plants: Education and program literacy only. We do not perform regulatory advisory work or representation.

Plain-language guidance
Action-first delivery
Systems that scale
Jesse E. Stanley

Jesse E. Stanley

Founder of Cutline Compliance, a food-safety education and readiness practice focused on helping non- and pre-regulated operations build foundational systems. Jesse has more than 15 years of experience in federal inspection, program oversight, and policy support within USDA FSIS. His approach combines practical insight from the field with a focus on education, literacy, and long-term self-sufficiency.

All educational material reflects personal views and publicly available information. It does not represent USDA or FSIS policy.

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FAQs

Do you consult with restaurants and food-service operations?

Yes. We provide practical consultation for non-USDA-regulated operations (restaurants, retail/commissary, caterers, food trucks)—SOPs, logs, training, and day-to-day program literacy.

Do you work with USDA-regulated plants?

We provide education and literacy support only (no regulatory advisory or representation). Teams use our resources to understand concepts and build foundational skills.

Do you create HACCP plans?

We educate teams on hazard analysis and documentation basics using public information. Any formal plan development, validation, or regulatory decisions remain with your organization.

How fast can we start?

Discovery can happen this week. From there, we start with a rapid review and focus on the highest-leverage learning modules or non-USDA consult items first.

Regulatory Resources (Public Links)

Provided for education and program literacy only. Cutline Compliance does not provide regulatory advisory, representation, or agency liaison services. For non-FSIS-regulated operations.

Links above go to official sources. Views on this site are personal and for education only; not official USDA/FSIS or FDA policy.

Contact

Prefer email? hello@cutlinecompliance.com

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