Self Inspection
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
01.01	Have Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) manuals covering each growing area within the scope of this audit (e.g., growing operation, orchard, vineyard) been developed and are they available for review?	Yes	5	5		Yes. GAP manual was available for review.
01.02	Have documented Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)self-audits been completed for each growing area that is within the scope of this audit (e.g. growing operation, orchard, vineyard)?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Made on 08/14/09.

*Where laws, commodity specific guidelines and/or best practice recommendations exist and are derived from a reputable source, then these practices and parameters should be used. Audit users should allow a degree of risk association if laws, guidelines, best practices, etc., have not been documented.

Traceability
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
02.01	Is the growing area(s) adequately identified or coded to enable trace back and trace forward in the event of a recall?	Yes	15	15		Yes. The growing area is located on maps and identified by assigned block numbers.

Ground History
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
03.01	Were farming area(s) used for growing food crops for human consumption last season?	Yes	0	0		Yes. More than 3 years.
03.02	Has the growing area(s) been used for any non-agricultural functions? If No, go to 3.03	No	7	7
03.02a	If the land had been used previously for non-agricultural functions have soil tests been conducted showing soil was negative or within an appropriate regulatory agency's approved limits for contaminants?	N/A	0	0
03.03	Has the growing area(s) been used for animal husbandry or grazing land for animals? If No, go to 3.04	No	7	7
03.03a	If the land was used previously for animal husbandry or grazing land for livestock, has a risk evaluation been performed?	N/A	0	0
03.04	Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?	No	20	20		No. Auditor did not observed any evidence of this issue during the tour.
03.05	Has flooding from uncontrolled causes occurred on the growing area(s) since the previous growing season? If No, go to 3.06	No	0	0
03.05a	If the growing area(s) and product was affected from the flood waters, is there documented evidence that corrective measures were taken to affected land and product?	N/A	0	0
03.05b	Have soil tests been conducted on the flooded area(s) showing soil was negative or within an appropriate regulatory agency's approved limits for contaminants?	N/A	0	0
03.06	Is the growing operation under organic principles? If No , go to 3.07	Yes	0	0		Yes. Ranch is operate under organic principles.
03.06a	Is current certification by an accredited organic certification organization on file and available for review?	Yes	0	0		Yes. Certified by CCOF.
03.07	If the growing area(s) is a new purchase or lease, has a documented risk assessment been undertaken?	N/A	0	0

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. There are not livestock production around the field blocks.
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. see question 4.01
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. There are houses near to operation but the auditor was not observed any domestic animal during the tour.
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.)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. see question 4.02
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.	N/A	0	0		N/A. see question 4.02
04.02c	Are measures in place to reduce or limit the animal intrusion (i.e., monitoring field perimeter for signs of intrusion)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. see question 4.02
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. No untreated animal manure, compost, etc. on adyacent 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. see question 4.03
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. see question 4.03
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	No	10	10
04.04a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations?	N/A	0	0		N/A. see question 4.04
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.	Yes	10	10		Yes. Policy was available to review.

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 sewage sludge is not used.
05.02	Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03	No	0	0		No. The grower stated that they not apply any type of compost, and in the route of the land no evidence of compost was observed.
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. see question 5.02.
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. see question 5.02.
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. see question 5.02.
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. Bio-solids are not used.
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. see question 5.03.
05.03b	Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A. see question 5.03.
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. see question 5.03.
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. see question 5.03.
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.
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. see question 5.04.
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. see question 5.04.
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. see question 5.04.
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. see question 5.04.
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	Yes	0	0	Examples include but are not limited to compost teas, fish emulsions, fish meal, blood meal, and "bio fertilizers" that are produced from animal materials.
05.05a	Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops?	No	15	15
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?	Yes	15	15
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)?	Yes	20	20
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	Yes	0	0	This refers to soil amendments (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers) used that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures.	Yes. They were using gypsum and precipitated calcium carbonated before to planting.
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?	Yes	10	10
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?	Yes	20	20
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.
05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	N/A	0	0
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
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?	Yes	3	3

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.
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
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
06.01c	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.01d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified?	N/A	0	0
06.01e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.01f	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
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)
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
06.02b	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.02c	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.02d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.02e	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.02f	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.02h	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.02i	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.03	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04	Yes	0	0
06.03a	Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. No untreated manure on site.
06.03b	Is the well designed to prevent contamination?	Yes	10	10
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
06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Records were 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. Conducted by Primuslabs.com
06.03f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Water tests are conducted on a monthly basis.
06.03g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Procedures were available for review.
06.03h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Included in the GAP manual.
06.03i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. No unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected.
06.03j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	Yes	0	0
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.	No	0	0
06.03l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	No	0	0
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.
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
06.04a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.04b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0
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
06.04d	Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review?	N/A	0	0
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
06.04f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.04g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.04h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.04i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.04j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.04l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.04m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
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
06.05a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.05b	Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district?	N/A	0	0
06.05c	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0
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
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
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
06.05g	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.05h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.05i	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.05j	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.05k	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.05m	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.05n	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
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
06.06a	Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority?	N/A	0	0
06.06b	Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized?	N/A	0	0
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
06.06d	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.06e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.06f	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.06g	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.06h	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.06j	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.06k	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.07	Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08.	No	0	0
06.07a	Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.07b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems?	N/A	0	0
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
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
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
06.07f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.07g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.07h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.07i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.07j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.07l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.07m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.08	Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Check valves are installed as permanenet fixtures.
06.09	Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground?	Yes	10	10

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?	Yes	5	5		Yes. It's available to review.
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. These activities were not observed. Also the crop protection applications are made by a subcontracted company.
07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Policy was available for review
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. These activities were not observed during the audit.
07.03	Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified?	Yes	10	10		Yes. PCA licence #74314 from Larry A. Evans.
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		Yes. Documents available during the inspection.
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		Yes. Pesticide Use Records (PURs) was completed for each application.
07.05a	Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review?	Yes	15	15
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
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
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		Yes. Product label restrictions are indicated.
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		Yes. PHI (pre-harvest intervals) are listed on pesticide use records.
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		Yes, applicators and harvest crew seem to know and follow the guidelines for pesticides application, reentry and harvesting intervals.
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
07.11	To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive?	Yes	10	10
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. The crop protection empty containers are not stored on the property, because the subcontracted company picks up the containers after each application.
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		Yes. Calibration records are on file.
07.13a	Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Equipment used for applications was not observed.

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. Written hygiene policies addressing 8.01 through 8.04 have been implemented and are on file 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. See the question 08.01
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. See the question 08.01
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. See the question 08.01
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. Records were available to review.
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
08.06a	Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10
08.06b	Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area?	Yes	15	15
08.06c	Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees?	Yes	5	5
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
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?	Yes	10	10
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
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?	No	0	5	If self contained toilets are used, the toilet basins should be emptied, pumped, and cleaned in a manner to avoid contamination to product, packaging, equipment, and growing areas. Equipment used in emptying/pumping must be in good working order. A documented policy should exist and if occurring at the time of the verification, the policy should be followed.	No. Procedure from Bucio Co. was not available during the inspection.
08.07	Is there evidence of human fecal contamination in the growing area? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	No	20	20
08.08	Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09	Yes	15	15
08.08a	Are the hand washing facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10
08.08b	Are hand wash stations clearly visible (e.g. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers?	Yes	0	0
08.08c	Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can?	Yes	5	5
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
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. Hand washing policy was available for review. Also this is included on the training program.
08.09	Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10	Yes	10	10
08.09a	If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition?	Yes	5	5
08.10	Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly?	Yes	5	5
08.11	Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations?	Yes	5	5
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

Food Security
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
09.01	Are measures taken to control vehicle access to the growing area? (specified access roads, furrows, etc)?	Yes	5	5
09.02	Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
09.03	Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
09.04	Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?	Yes	5	5
09.05	Are grounds and facilities monitored by either in house or contracted personnel?	Yes	5	5
09.06	Are staff members instructed to note and report suspicious activity?	Yes	5	5
09.07	Are high risk areas (e.g. spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds) monitored?	Yes	5	5
09.08	Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use?	Yes	5	5
09.09	Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. Records were not available to review.
09.10	Is education material related to security made available?	Yes	5	5
09.11	Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? If No, go to 9.12	Yes	5	5
09.11a	Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory?	Yes	5	5
09.12	Are all personal materials kept away from the harvest and packaging of the harvesting operation?	Yes	5	5

PrimusLabs Audit (108841) Ranch v07.04
Customer(s)	Apio, Inc. Contact:Travis Barnett Guadalupe California 93434 United States Phone Number: 805-249-5340 Fax Number: 805-249-6472 Email(s):tbarnett@apioinc.com Pacific International Marketing/Dynasty Farms Contact: Sharan Lanini Address: P.O. Box 3737 Salinas California 93912 United States Phone Number: 831-755-1398 Fax Number: 831-422-0960 Email(s):Aanderson@pim4u.com;Liliana@pim4u.com;vinny@pim4u.com Acquistapace Farms, Inc Contact:Jim Acquistapace Address: 1635 N Blosser Rd. Santa Maria California 93458 United States Phone Number: 805-614-6100 Fax Number: 805-614-6177 Email(s):-
Grower(s)	Acquistapace Farms, Inc Contact:Fred Keller Address: 1635 North Blosser, Santa Maria California 93458 United States Phone Number: (805) 614-6100 Fax Number: (805) 614-6177 Email(s):ffvinc@msn.com
Ranch(s)	Acquistapace Ranch 20 Address: 1635 North Blosser Santa Maria California 93458 United States
Facility(s)	Taylor Farms - Hansen Contact:Joshua Tamayo Address: 1275 Hansen Street, Salinas CA 93901 Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: 831-676-9582 Fax Number: 831-676-9502 Email(s):jtamayo@taylorfarms.com
Audit Type:	Farm/Ranch
Foreman or Contact Person (and email):	Fred Keller
Location/City:	Santa Maria
State:	California
Country:	United States
Date Audit Started:	08/18/2009 08:30
Date Audit Finished:	08/18/2009 15:25
Commodity(ies):	Celery, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Butter Lettuce (Butterhead), Broccoli, Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Lettuce
Auditor:	Orlando Dominguez (PrimusLabs Auditors)
Audit Percentage Score:	99%
Announced Audit?	Yes
Audit Scope:	N/A
Audit Entered By:	Orlando Dominguez
Other Auditing Personnel And Role:	N/A
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude:	Length:
	34° 54' 58"	120° 22' 58"
	34° 54' 58"	120° 22' 46"
	34° 54' 42"	120° 22' 59"
	34° 54' 50"	120° 22' 46"

Audit Scoring Summary
	Self Inspection	Score	12
		Possible Points	12
		Percent Score	100%
	Traceability	Score	15
		Possible Points	15
		Percent Score	100%
	Ground History	Score	34
		Possible Points	34
		Percent Score	100%
	Adjacent Land Use	Score	50
		Possible Points	50
		Percent Score	100%
	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	Score	118
		Possible Points	118
		Percent Score	100%
	Irrigation/Water Use	Score	102
		Possible Points	102
		Percent Score	100%
	Crop Protection	Score	170
		Possible Points	170
		Percent Score	100%
	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	Score	227
		Possible Points	232
		Percent Score	98%
	Total	Score	728
		Possible Points	733
		Percent Score	99%

Food Security Scoring Summary
	Food Security	Score	50
		Possible Points	65
		Percent Score	77%
	Total	Score	50
		Possible Points	65
		Percent Score	77%