| Adjacent Land Use |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 04.01 | Is the adjacent land to the growing area a possible source of contamination from intensive livestock production (e.g. feed lots, dairy operations, poultry houses, meat rendering operation)? If No, go to 4.02 | No | 10 | 10 | | No. The area adjacent to the growing area is not a possible source from intensive livestock production. | |
| 04.01a | Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate this possible contamination source onto the growing area (e.g. buffer areas, physical barriers, fences, ditches, etc.)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 04.01 | |
| 04.02 | Are, or is there evidence of domestic animals, wild animals, grazing lands (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) in proximity to growing operation? If No, go to 4.03 | No | 10 | 10 | | No. A squirrel was observed scrambling on a road across from fenced area and not in the growing area. | |
| 04.02a | Have physical measures been put in place to restrain domestic animals, grazing lands, (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) and their waste from entering the growing area (e.g. vegetative strips, wind breaks, physical barriers, berms, fences, diversion ditches.)? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. A fence was used along entire property line to restrain animals from entering into the growing area. | |
| 04.02b | Is there a written policy supported by visual evidence that domestic, livestock, or wild animals are not allowed in the growing area? Note: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas. | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. SOP 21 in GAP manual explains procedures not allowing animals in the growing area. | |
| 04.02c | Are measures in place to reduce or limit the animal intrusion (i.e., monitoring field perimeter for signs of intrusion)? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Grower, Dave Coke and foreman inspect field perimeters for evidence of animal intrusion daily. | |
| 04.03 | Are untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land? If No, go to 4.04 | No | 10 | 10 | | No. Untreated animal manure, compost, biosolids or nonsynthetic amendments are not used or stored on adjacent land. | |
| 04.03a | Have physical measures been taken to secure untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer t 04.03 | |
| 04.03b | If biosolids are stored and/or applied on adjacent land, has the adjacent landowner supplied paperwork confirming the biosolids meet prevailing guidelines, governmental, or local standards? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer t 04.03 | |
| 04.04 | Is the growing area situated in a higher risk location where contamination could occur from nearby operations or functions (e.g. leach fields, runoff or potential flooding from sewers, toilet systems, industrial facilities, labor camps)? If No, go to 4.05 | Yes | 0 | 10 | "Higher risk" refers to any nearby activities or operations that could pose a threat to the growing area. These might include chemical, microbiological, or physical contamination or pollution. Examples include, but are not limited to runoff or potential flooding from sewers, toilet systems, industrial facilities, labor camps (issues of trash). | Yes. A water collection/settling pond in proximity to the growing area was being used to dump home and farm garbage that could be a potential cross contamination issue to the crops. | |
| 04.04a | Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Crops were located at a higher elevation. | |
| 04.05 | Is there a documented and implemented policy that infant or toddler aged children are not allowed in the growing area? NOTE: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas. | No | 0 | 10 | There is a written policy supported by visual evidence that infant or toddler aged children are not allowed in the growing area as well as in or around any packaging, chemical or equipment storage areas. | No. Auditee did not have a specific documented policy not allowing infants or toddler aged children in the growing area or packaging area. NOTE: Auditee had a policy that did not allow unauthorized "People" in the growing areas but not specific to infants or toddlers. NOTE: Farm houses on the propriety had small children residing in them. | |
| Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 05.01 | Is untreated human sewage sludge used in the growing cycle? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result. | No | 20 | 20 | | No. Untreated human sludge is not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.02 | Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03 | Yes | 0 | 0 | This question is specifically targeting compost produced from raw animal manures, as opposed to green waste. | Yes. A pelletized chicken litter is used in the growing operation. True Organics Products (4-4-2). | |
| 05.02a | Are compost applications incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Compost pellets are incorporated into soil prior to planting and later applied as a side dress application. | |
| 05.02b | Are there compost use records available for each growing area, including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Grower, Dale Coke, maintains usage records and transfer to a computer database for later retrieval. | |
| 05.02c | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (CoA) from the compost supplier(s) that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing) and does the grower have relevant letters of guarantee regarding SOP's and logs? | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. Certificate of analysis describing the product conforms with all CDFA requirements. COA was also on file that product has been tested for E-Coli and is not subject to 120 days prior to harvest rule. | |
| 05.03 | Are biosolids used? If No, go to 5.04. NOTE: Special attention to commodity specific guidelines rules (e.g., Californian Leafy Greens) which ban the use of biosolids, see 5.03d | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Biosolids are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.03a | Are biosolids incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.03b | Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.03c | Are there a Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) from the biosolid supplier(s) certifying compliance with prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.03d | Are biosolids being applied to crops where the country of production regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials e.g. Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines in California? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.04 | Is untreated animal manure used? If No, go to 5.05. NOTE: Special attention to commodity specific guidelines rules (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines) which ban the use of untreated animal manures. See 5.04d | No | 15 | 15 | | No. Untreated animal manure is not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.04a | Is untreated animal manure incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.04 | |
| 05.04b | Are there untreated animal manure records available for each growing area including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 120 days (unless more stringent laws or guidelines exist)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.04 | |
| 05.04c | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), specification or some other document available for review provided by the untreated animal manure supplier stating the components of the material? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.04 | |
| 05.04d | Are untreated animal manures being applied to crops where the country regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines)? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.04 | |
| 05.05 | Are other nonsynthetic crop treatments used (e.g. compost teas, fish emulsions, fish meal, blood meal,"bio fertilizers")? If No, go to 5.06 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. nonsynthetic crop treatments are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.05a | Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.05 | |
| 05.05b | Are nonsynthetic crop treatment records available for each growing area including application records demonstrating the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.05 | |
| 05.05c | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis available from the nonsynthetic crop treatment suppliers that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.05 | |
| 05.06 | Are any soil amendments (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers) used that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures? If No, go to 5.07 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Soil amendments are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.06a | Are the grower's soil amendment (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures) records available for review including application records? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.06 | |
| 05.06b | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) and/or letters of guarantee stating that the materials used are free from animal products and/or animal manures? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.06 | |
| 05.07 | Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08 | No | 0 | 0 | Examples of manufactured inorganic fertilizers include ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, chemically synthesized urea, etc. | No. Inorganic fertilizers are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.07a | Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.07 | |
| 05.07b | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or some other documents from the inorganic fertilizer supplier(s) that specifies the source of all the ingredients including inert materials? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.07 | |
| 05.08 | If fertilizers and/or fertilizer containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination to the growing area(s) or any of water sources? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Fertilizers are delivered at the time of application. There is no storage at this farm site. | |
| Irrigation/Water Use |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 06.01 | Does the growing operation practice dryland farming? If No, go to 6.02. | No | 0 | 0 | This refers to crop production that relies only on direct rainfall. | No. The growing operation does not practice dryland farming. | |
| 06.01a | If the growing operation practices dryland farming, are there water systems used in the growing operation to supply for crop needs such as crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02 | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01b | Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.01d. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01c | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01d | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01e | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01f | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.02 | Is the water used for the growing operation sourced from Municipal or District water pipeline systems? If No, go to 6.03 | No | 0 | 0 | (No recommendation) | No. The water is not used from a Municipal or District water pipeline system. | |
| 06.02a | Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02c. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02b | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02c | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02d | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02e | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02f | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02g | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02h | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02i | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.03 | Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04 | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. Water is used from one well located on the farm. | |
| 06.03a | Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A There is no untreated manure used at this farm site or stored on adjacent land. | |
| 06.03b | Is the well designed to prevent contamination? | No | 0 | 10 | If wells are used they must be designed to prevent contamination. Closed wells should be sealed and protected against contamination issues. | No. Well was leaking or spilling food grade oil used to lubricate shaft/turbine. | |
| 06.03c | Is it evident that the well(s) is free from contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of wells? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Food grade lubricant was not a potential cross contamination issue to the growing area. | |
| 06.03d | Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | Yes. Annual inspection report was available for review. | |
| 06.03e | Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.03g | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. E-Coli testing is done. | |
| 06.03f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Water testing performed by Soil Control Laboratories on 9-15-2009 for E-Coli. | |
| 06.03g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 06.03h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes | |
| 06.03i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A No unsuitable testing results have been detected. | |
| 06.03j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | No | 0 | 0 | Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk. | No. Crops are not irrigated with micro irrigation or drip systems. | |
| 06.03k | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | Yes | 0 | 0 | Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk. | Yes. Overhead sprinkler irrigation is used in the growing operation. | |
| 06.03l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Crops are not flood or furrow irrigated. | |
| 06.03m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | No | 0 | 0 | Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk. | No. Crops are not sub irrigated. | |
| 06.04 | Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from ponds, reservoirs, watersheds or other surface water source? If No, go to 6.05 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Water is not used from surface water sources. | |
| 06.04a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04b | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04c | Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04d | Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04e | Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.04g | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04k | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.05 | Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from canals, rivers, ditches, or other open flowing water systems? If No, go to 6.06 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Water is not used from an open flowing water system. | |
| 06.05a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05b | Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05c | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05d | Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05e | Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05f | Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.05h | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05g | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05i | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05j | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05k | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05l | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05m | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05n | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.06 | Is reclaimed water used in the growing operation? NOTE: This refers to wastewater that has gone through a treatment process. If No, go to 6.07. | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Reclaimed water is not used in the growing operation. | |
| 06.06a | Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06b | Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06c | Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.06e | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06d | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06e | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06f | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06g | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06h | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06i | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06j | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06k | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.07 | Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08. | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Tail water systems are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 06.07a | Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07b | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07c | Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the tail water system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07d | Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07e | Are microbial tests conducted, including Generic E.coli on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.07g | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07k | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.08 | Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Anti-siphon devices were installed and in use. | |
| 06.09 | Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. There was no portable irrigation equipment not in use stored on the ground. | |
| Crop Protection |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 07.01 | Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A There are no crop chemicals applied or stored at this farm site. This is an organic principle growing operation that does not use crop protection materials on crops within the scope of this audit. | |
| 07.01a | Is mixing, loading, or the dilution of crop protection materials performed safely and within a distance where the growing area and water sources are not affected? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.02 | Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.02a | Is rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment performed safely and within a distance where land and water sources are not affected? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.03 | Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.04 | Is there documentation that shows employees who handle crop protection materials are trained or are under the supervision of a trained individual? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.05 | Does the growing operation follow a pesticide application recording program? If No, go to 7.06 If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.05a | Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.06 | Are crop protection materials registered in the country of use for the target crop where official registration is in place? If this question is answered Yes, skip to question 7.07. If no official registration system is utilized answer this question N/A and go to 7.06a. Where a system exists, but a crop protection chemical being used is not registered for the target crop either "in country" or by extrapolation (see 7.06a), the response to this question is No. If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.06a | Does the country of production allow the use of crop protection materials that are registered for the target crop in another country, as long as the use of this material does not contravene any prevailing national and local laws in the destination country (e.g. maximum residue limit, banned lists, etc.)? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.07 | Are crop protection applications restricted by the guidelines established by the product label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.08 | Where harvesting is restricted by pre-harvest intervals (as required on the crop protection chemical product labels, manufacturer recommendations and/or by prevailing national/ local standards) is the grower adhering to these pre-harvest interval time periods? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.09 | Are employee re-entry intervals established as required by the pesticide label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.10 | When crop protection applications occur, does posting take place on area of treatment according to prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.11 | To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.12 | If crop protection containers are stored on the property (even temporarily), are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination and disposed of responsibly? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.13 | Have documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment (e.g. calibration procedures, inspections, replacement)? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| 07.13a | Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 07.01 | |
| Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff) |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 08.01 | Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy for dealing with employees who appear to be physically ill, or become ill while working? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. A documented policy dealing with employees who appear to be ill or become ill while working was available for review. | |
| 08.02 | Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. A policy regarding employees with open sores or wounds was available for review. | |
| 08.03 | Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented procedure in place requiring for all commodities that come in contact with blood to be destroyed? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. SOP 13 in GAP manual details policy and procedures for commodities that come in contact with blood be destroyed. | |
| 08.04 | Does the growing operation have documented and implemented policies prohibiting eating, drinking (including gum chewing) using tobacco in the growing area? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. SOP 2&3 in GAP manual has policy that eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed in the growing area. | |
| 08.05 | Is there a food safety hygiene training program covering new and existing employees and are there records of these training events? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Dated and signed training logs verified that food safety hygiene training is on going event. | |
| 08.06 | Are there operational toilet facilities provided? If NO, go to 8.07. If this question is answered No, the audit will result in an automatic failure. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes | |
| 08.06a | Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes | |
| 08.06b | Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Portable toilet facility is located on the road away from the growing area. | |
| 08.06c | Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes | |
| 08.06d | Do toilet facilities have visuals or signs, written in the appropriate languages, reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work? | Yes | 2 | 2 | | Yes. Signs were posted in English and Spanish reminding employees to wash hands before returning to work. | |
| 08.06e | Are the toilets maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and are there records showing toilet cleaning, servicing and stocking is occurring regularly? | No | 0 | 10 | Toilets should be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Servicing records (either contracted or in-house) should be available for review showing toilet cleaning, servicing and stocking is occurring regularly. Toilet paper should be available at each toilet location and maintained in a hygienic manner (held on rolls, not be placed in urinals or on the floor). Soiled tissue should not placed in trash cans and/or on the floor. | No. Toilet tissue was not stored in a designated receptacle. | |
| 08.06f | Are the catch basins of the toilets designed and maintained to prevent contamination in the field (e.g. free from leaks and cracks)? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. There were no issues observed with catch basins. | |
| 08.06g | Is there is a documented and implemented procedure for emptying the catch basin in a hygienic manner and also in a way that prevent product, packaging, equipment and water system contamination? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. A documented policy for the proper disposal of waste and cleaning was available for review. | |
| 08.07 | Is there evidence of fecal contamination in proximity to the growing area or any storage areas? (This refer to a single account of human or domestic animal fecal matter and/or systematic discoveries of wild animal manure) If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result. | No | 20 | 20 | | No. There was no evidence of fecal contamination in proximity to the growing area. | |
| 08.08 | Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09 | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Hand washing facilities are an integral part of portable toilet facility. | |
| 08.08a | Are the hand washing facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes | |
| 08.08b | Are hand wash stations clearly visible (e.g. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes | |
| 08.08c | Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes | |
| 08.08d | Are the hand wash stations designed and being maintained to prevent contamination onto the growing area ( i.e. spent water does not go straight to the ground)? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Spent water drained into a catch basin. | |
| 08.08e | Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy and procedure in place requiring employees to wash their hands (e.g. prior to beginning work, after breaks, after toilet use)? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. A documented policy requiring employees to wash their hands prior to beginning work, after breaks and after toilet use was on file and reviewed. | |
| 08.09 | Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10 | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes | |
| 08.09a | If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Grower provides bottled water. | |
| 08.10 | Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes | |
| 08.11 | Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes | |
| 08.12 | Are there any foreign material issues observed that are or could be potential risks to the product in the growing area (e.g jewelry)? | No | 5 | 5 | | No. There were no foreign material issues observed during the farm audit tour that could be a potential cross contamination issue. | |