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Independently Contracted Audit (114056)
   
Audit ID#  114056
Audit Type:  Cooling and Cold Storage v08.06
Audit Score:  98%
Audit Started:  12/09/2009 14:20
Audit Finished:  12/09/2009 17:30
Auditor Name:  Steven Hoak
Entity List:  Customer:
      
Facility:
      
      Contact: Gary Hinton
Produce List:  Strawberries, Squash, Beans, Snap, Blueberries, Peppers
 
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Severity Level: C -  Good Manufacturing Practices
Question 1.3.2 Is the storage area completely enclosed?
Answer: Minor Deficiency
Auditor Notes: The dry storage area and packing area had doors that were left open during work hours, but all cold storage areas are completely enclosed.
Answer:  We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Comments: We intend to determine a way of keeping the operational doors of the packing facility covered during use. These doors are currently kept closed at all times, when not in use.
 
 
Severity Level: C -  Good Manufacturing Practices
Question 1.4.1 Are all exposed materials (product, packaging etc.) protected from overhead contamination (e.g. ladders, motors, condensation, lubricants, walkways, loose panels, degrading insulation, etc.)?
Answer: Minor Deficiency
Auditor Notes: Attention to the blown insulation in coolers that is subject to degradation.
Answer:  We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Comments: The insulation in our coolers is regularly painted and maintained in order to prevent any contamination. This is an ongoing preventative maintenance policy for our facility. There has not been a contamination issue to date.
 
 
Severity Level: C -  Good Manufacturing Practices
Question 1.9.8 Are doors to the outside pest proof?
Answer: Minor Deficiency
Auditor Notes: Doors have gaps, which can allow pests to enter the facility.
Answer:  We will fully complete the corrective action(s) by 12/27/2009 (mm/dd/yyyy)
Comments: We will replace and/or add seals to exterior doors in order seal doors completely.
 
 
Severity Level: C -  Good Manufacturing Practices
Question 1.9.12 Are interior walls and ceilings free of cracks and crevices to prevent pest harborage and allow proper sanitation?
Answer: Minor Deficiency
Auditor Notes: Attention to holes created by corrugated panels around the base of the facility.
Answer:  We will fully complete the corrective action(s) by 12/28/2009 (mm/dd/yyyy)
Comments: We will thoroughly examine this area of the facility utilizing a light differential test to determine if there are any holes along the base of the building. If a hole is found, it will be repaired immediately in order to maintain the integrity of the building.
 
 
Severity Level: C -  Food Safety File Requirements
Question 2.5.5 Is there a program for periodic facility/GMP internal (self) inspections and are records maintained detailing corrective actions?
Answer: Minor Deficiency
Auditor Notes: Only one month of records was on file.
Answer:  We will fully complete the corrective action(s) by 02/01/2010 (mm/dd/yyyy)
Comments: We have changed our policy in order to more accurately internally inspect our facility. Although the new policy is already in place, we will have three months of records to reflect this change by February 2010.
 
 
Severity Level: C -  Food Safety File Requirements
Question 2.5.7 Is there a program for periodic inspections of food safety system records e.g. pest control records, temperature control records, sanitation records, maintenance records, etc?
Answer: Minor Deficiency
Auditor Notes: Only one month of records was on file.
Answer:  We will fully complete the corrective action(s) by 02/01/2010 (mm/dd/yyyy)
Comments: We have changed our policy in order to more accurately internally inspect our food safety paperwork. Although the new policy is already in place, we will have three months of records to reflect this change by February 2010.
 
 
Audit Representative Contact Details
Author's Name: Audra Hinton
Company Position: Food Safety Coordinator
Phone Number: (813) 659-2160
Email Address: audra@hintonfarms.com