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Audited By Glades Crop Care, Inc.. (27340)
Cooling/Cold Storage v03.01
Customer(s)Hinton Farms Produce, Inc.
    Contact: Gary Hinton
    Address: 1839 North Dover Road
    Dover Florida 33527
    United States
    Phone Number: (813) 659 2160 Fax Number: (813) 659 1042
    Email(s):Jake@hintonfarms.com; Rock@hintonfarms.com; Cammy@hintonfarms.com
Facility(s)Hinton Farms Cooler
    Contact: Gary Hinton
    Address: 1839 North Dover Road
    Dover Florida 33527
    United States
    Phone Number: (813) 659 2160 Fax Number: (813) 659 1042
    Email(s):Jake@hintonfarms.com; Rock@hintonfarms.com; Cammy@hintonfarms.com
Audit Type:Cooling/Cold Storage
Foreman or Contact Person (and email):Gary Hinton (hintonrocks@go.com)
Location/City:Dover
State:Florida
Country:United States
Date Audit Started:01/28/2004 10:10
Date Audit Finished:01/28/2004 12:30
Commodity(ies):Strawberries
Auditor:Galen Frantz (Glades Crop Care - Affiliated)
Audit Percentage Score:88%
Scoring Category:85-89 Good
Announced Audit?Yes
FDA Registration Number Affidavit:No
Audit Scope:


Good Manufacturing Practices
Question No.Audit QuestionGiven AnswerGiven ScorePossible ScoreRecommendationAuditor CommentsAudio/
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1.1.1Is there a designated person responsible for the food safety program?Total Compliance1010Gary Hinton
1.1.2Are all chemicals (pesticides, sanitizers, detergents, lubricants, etc.) stored and labeled correctly?Total Compliance1515Yes
1.1.3Are signs supporting GMP's posted appropriately?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.2.1Are products or ingredients free of insects/rodents/birds or any evidence of them? ANY DOWN SCORE IN THIS QUESTION RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE OF THE AUDIT.Total Compliance1515Yes
1.2.2Are packaging supplies free of insects/rodents/birds or any evidence of them? ANY DOWN SCORE IN THIS QUESTION RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE OF THE AUDIT.Total Compliance1515Yes
1.2.3Are plant and storage areas free of insects/rodents/birds or any evidence of them?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.2.4Is the area immediately outside the facility free of evidence of pest activity?Total Compliance55Yes
1.2.5Are pest control devices (inc. rodent traps and electrical fly killers) located away from exposed food products?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.2.6Are pest control devices maintained in a clean and intact condition and marked as monitored on a regular basis?Total Compliance55Yes
1.2.7Are interior, exterior building perimeter and land perimeter pest control devices adequate in number and location?Total Compliance55Yes
1.2.8Are pest control devices identified by a number or other code (e.g. barcode)?Total Compliance55Yes
1.2.9Are all pest control devices properly installed and secured?Minor Deficiency35All traps should be correctly orientated. Bait traps must secured to prevent removal. If mounted on slabs, then wall signs should be used to aid location.One bait station turned from wall.
1.3.1Are ingredients, products, and packaging stored to prevent cross contamination?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.3.2Are storage areas at the appropriate temperature for the specific products being stored?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.3.3Is the facility's use restricted to the storage of food products?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.3.4Are storage racks properly designed for proper drainage of water and to permit air circulation?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.3.5Are products and ingredients, including ice, within accepted tolerances for spoilage or adulteration? ANY DOWN SCORE IN THIS QUESTION RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE OF THE AUDIT.Total Compliance1515Yes
1.3.6Are rejected or on hold products separated, and if so, are they clearly identified?N/A00N/A
1.3.7Are all storage areas clean (including product and packaging)? This includes areas where ice is stored.Minor Deficiency710All storage areas need to be kept clean to avoid pest attraction and contamination of products, ingredients or packaging. Pest activity is easier to detect in a clean area.Low paper trash on floor in package storage.
1.3.8Are ingredients and packaging properly marked with receipt dates and tracking information?Total Compliance55Yes
1.3.9Are ingredients, products, and packaging rotated using FIFO policy?Total Compliance55Yes
1.4.1Are all exposed product areas protected from overhead contamination (e.g. ladders, motors, condensation, lubricants, walkways, glass sprinkler elements, etc.)?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.4.2Is there adequate space to perform operations and prevent cross contamination?Total Compliance33Yes
1.4.3If occurring, e.g. because of damaged product from the field, is all re-work/ re-packaging handled correctly?N/A00N/A
1.4.4Does the plant have test strips, test kits or an automated system for checking the concentration of the sanitizers (dip stations, wash water, etc.)?N/A00N/A
1.4.5Are hand washing stations adequate in number and location?Total Compliance55Yes
1.4.6Are bathrooms adequate in number and location and are they adequately stocked (e.g. toilet paper, disposable towels, soap, etc.)?Total Compliance1515Yes
1.4.7Is warm water available at hand washing stations?Total Compliance55Yes
1.4.8Are all reusable containers clearly designated for the specific purpose (trash, production, re-work, etc.)?Total Compliance55Yes
1.5.1Are employees washing and sanitizing their hands before starting work each day, after using the restroom, after breaks and whenever hands may be contaminated?Total Compliance1515Yes
1.5.2Are employees with boils, sores or infected wounds excluded from operations involving direct food contact?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.5.3Is jewelry confined to a plain wedding band?Total Compliance33Yes
1.5.4Is smoking, eating, chewing and drinking confined to designated areas?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.6.1Are food contact surfaces free of flaking paint, corrosion, rust or other materials (e.g. tape, etc.)?Total Compliance1515Yes
1.6.2Are non-food contact surfaces free of flaking paint, corrosion, rust and other materials (e.g. tape, etc.)?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.6.3Is equipment suitable for current use and does the design and condition (I.e. smooth seams, non-toxic materials) facilitate effective cleaning and maintenance?Total Compliance1515Yes
1.6.4Are food grade and non-foodgrade chemicals handled and stored in a controlled manner, that helps prevent cross contamination?Total Compliance55Yes
1.6.5Are thermometers present in all coolers and freezers?Total Compliance55Yes
1.6.6Are all thermometers non-glass and non-mercury?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.7.1During cleaning are foods and packaging protected?Total Compliance1515Yes
1.7.2Are cooling units including coils in coolers and freezers clean?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.7.3Are all fan guards dust free?Total Compliance55Yes
1.7.4Are all tools, utensils, and other items not being used stored clean and in a manner to prevent contamination?Minor Deficiency710Tools and utensils should be stored appropriately (i.e. Covered, off the floor, etc.) to prevent cross contamination.Brooms were stored head down.
1.7.5Does the facility have safety equipment for the sanitation crew?Total Compliance33Yes
1.7.6Are all items used for sanitation appropriate for their designated purpose? (no steel wool, metal bristles, etc.)Total Compliance55Yes
1.7.7Is cleaning equipment identified in order to prevent potential cross contamination issues e.g. production, maintenance, outside, restroom equipment?Total Compliance55Yes
1.7.8Are excess lubricants and grease removed from the equipment?Total Compliance55Yes
1.8.1Are spills cleaned up immediately?N/A00N/A, no spills observed.
1.8.2Are waste and garbage frequently removed from packing and storage areas?Total Compliance55Yes
1.8.3Are areas under storage racks being cleaned?Total Compliance55Yes
1.8.4Do floor drains appear clean?N/A00N/A, no floor drains
1.8.5Do high level areas including overhead pipes, ducts, fans, etc. appear clean?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.8.6Are plastic strip curtains maintained in a good condition, kept clean and mounted so that the tips are not touching the floor?Total Compliance55Yes
1.8.7Is there sufficient cleaning equipment available and is it kept in a separate area?Total Compliance55Yes
1.8.8Are bathrooms and hand-wash stations clean?Total Compliance1515Yes
1.8.9Are employee locker and lunchroom facilities clean, including microwaves and refrigerators? No rotting or out of date foodstuffs?Total Compliance55Yes
1.8.10Is the maintenance shop organized - i.e. equipment and spares stored in a neat and tidy fashion?Total Compliance33Yes
1.8.11Are internal transport vehicles clean and sanitary?Total Compliance33Yes
1.8.12Are shipping trucks clean and in good condition?N/A00N/A, no shipping trucks on-site during audit.
1.9.1Are all lights above product or packaging materials clean & protected?Total Compliance1515Yes
1.9.2Has the facility eliminated or controlled any potential metal, glass or plastic contamination issues?Minor Deficiency1015All foreign material risks must be either removed and/or accounted for and controlled. Example include metal filings (maintenance), glass lights on forklifts, PC Screens etc.Loading lights are partially shielded; bulbs are not shatterproof.
1.9.3Has the facility eliminated the use of wooden items or surfaces?Minor Deficiency35Wood is a very porous material and can harbor bacteria. It cannot be cleaned or sanitized effectively. Wooden materials can also splinter and pose a risk of physical contamination.Broom handles.
1.9.4Is there adequate lighting in the packing and storage areas?Total Compliance55Yes
1.9.5Are floor surfaces in good condition, with no standing water, no debris trapping cracks and are they easy to clean?Total Compliance55Yes
1.9.6Are doors to the outside pest proof?Minor Deficiency35All exterior doors should fit tightly with a maximum allowable gap of 1/8 inch and be fitted with self-closing devices.Few gaps under doors.
1.9.7Are exterior walls free of holes to exclude birds, rodents, and insects?Total Compliance55Yes
1.9.8Are interior walls and ceilings free of cracks and crevices to prevent insect's harborage?Total Compliance55Yes
1.9.9Are there separate areas for employee personal items?Total Compliance33Yes
1.9.10Is an 18" perimeter being maintained in the facility and a 14" space between every other row?Minor Deficiency35Aisles and working spaces that are provided need to be of adequate width to permit the monitoring of pest activity and for employees to perform their cleaning duties.Perimeter is being maintained in most areas, but not in carton storage.
1.9.11Is the area immediately outside the facility free of litter, weeds and standing water?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.9.12Are control measures being implemented for the storage of pallets, equipment, tires, etc. (e.g. out of the mud, stacked to prevent pest harborage, away from building perimeter)?Minor Deficiency35Incorrectly stored pallets and equipment can provide areas for pest harborage and/or cross contamination.Planks stored against interior wall; old sign leaning against outside wall.
1.9.13Are pallets inspected to separate and replace dirty or broken pallets?Total Compliance55Yes
1.9.14Is the area around the dumpster/cull truck clean?Total Compliance33Yes
1.9.15Are outside garbage receptacles/dumpsters kept covered or closed?Minor Deficiency35Garbage receptacles or dumpsters should be covered to prevent attraction of pests.Most outside containers were covered; dumpster was not.
1.9.16Are all waste lines protected against back siphonage?Total Compliance1010Yes
1.9.17Are the floor drains where they are needed for drainage and cleanup?N/A00N/A

Food Safety File Requirements
Question No.Audit QuestionGiven AnswerGiven ScorePossible ScoreRecommendationAuditor CommentsAudio/
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2.1.1Is there is a traceback system that ensures outbound goods can be linked to inbound goods?Total Compliance1515Yes
2.1.2Does the facility have a documented recall program?Total Compliance1515Yes
2.1.3Is testing of recall procedures (including trace back) performed and documented annually? Can the company identify where affected product was sent/Non-Compliance010Testing of recall procedures should be performed at least annually to ensure that a product can be removed promptly and effectively if a hazardous or defective product was manufactured.No
2.1.4Are there written procedures for handling regulatory inspections?Total Compliance33Yes
2.2.1Are copies of all Materials Safety Data Sheets (detergents, sanitizers, pesticides, etc.) on file and fully accessible at all times with clear indexes?Minor Deficiency1015Copies of Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) should be on file to keep employees informed about the chemicals used in the facility.Lubricants and hydraulic fluid MSDS are missing.
2.2.2Are there copies of specimen labels for chemicals used, where the full label is not immediately accessible e.g. rodent chemicals, product sanitizers?Total Compliance55Yes
2.2.3Is there a chemical inventory/usage log?Non-Compliance010Logs of use and/or inventory of sanitizers (product and cleaning) are required in order to confirm that procedures are being followed.No
2.3.1Is there a written pest control program, including a copy of the contract with the extermination company, vendor license and insurance documents?Minor Deficiency1015A pest control program is essential to plant sanitation, it should be maintained by a contracted company or an appropriately trained in-house employee (PCO required if baits used). Relevant documentation must be on file.Service agreement was missing; other documents were OK.
2.3.2Is there a schematic drawing of the plant showing numbered locations of all traps and bait stations, both inside and outside the plant?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.3.3Are service reports with signs of activity and corrective actions detailed and maintained on file (in-house and/or contract)?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.4.1Are there records of regulatory inspections and/or contracted inspections, company responses and remedial actions, if any?Total Compliance55Yes
2.4.2Are there recording logs for the necessary process monitoring activities (e.g. pH, chlorine, etc.)?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.4.3Is there a Daily Pre-Operation Inspection Log?Total Compliance55Yes
2.4.4Are there equipment calibration records for scales, pH meters, ORP meters, thermometers, etc.?Non-Compliance03Records of calibration demonstrate the accuracy of equipment used.No calibration records for coolers thermometers.
2.4.5Is there a program for periodic facility/GMP inspections and are records maintained detailing corrective action?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.4.6Are there inspection logs on incoming carriers for rodents and insects, cleanliness, holes and temperature control?Non-Compliance010Temperature verification is important in maintaining the cold chain. Also, good sanitation is essential in preventing contamination of the product.Log is in place, but no records have been recorded.
2.5.1Does the facility have a preventative maintenance program and schedule?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.5.2Is there a log of maintenance work or repairs ordered and is it signed off on work completed?Minor Deficiency710A log for maintenance work will assist in keeping track of the condition of equipment in order to prevent hazards from occurring.Invoices for contracted maintenance are available for work done on facilities and forklifts. Day-to-day maintenance is not recorded.
2.5.3Is there a written cleaning schedule (Master Sanitation Schedule)?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.5.4Are there written cleaning procedures for the facility and all equipment?Major Deficiency310All equipment should be cleaned and sanitized on a regularly scheduled basis based on written Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.Procedures for cleaning restrooms are OK. No procedures have been written for the remainder of the facility.
2.5.5Are sanitation logs on file?Non-Compliance05Sanitation logs must be on file covering the entire area of the facility and equipment. Logs should include: date, list of areas/equipment that were cleaned, the individual accountable and signed-off for each task completed.No
2.5.6Is there a log indicating that floor drains are cleaned on a regular basis (min. daily in wet and fresh-cut production areas)?N/A00N/A, no floor drains
2.5.7Are there records showing cooling units are serviced and cleaned at least annually?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.6.1Are there logs of employee orientation training, with topics covered and attendees?Total Compliance55Yes
2.6.2Are there logs of ongoing employee education sessions with topics covered and attendees?Minor Deficiency710Documentation of training verifies that the company is committed to ongoing employee training and education to identify and promote good manufacturing and sanitary practices.Records from some sessions were not kept.
2.6.3Is there an Employee Non-Compliance/Disciplinary Action Procedure? (Verbal confirmation Allowed).Total Compliance33Yes
2.7.1Are there records of equipment microbiological testing?Non-Compliance05Microbial tests are beneficial in evaluating the sanitary condition of the equipment.No
2.7.2Are there records of facility microbiological testing?Non-Compliance05Environmental microbiological testing is used to determine effectiveness of cleaning and sanitization programs.No
2.7.3Is there an annual microbiological test on water used in the facility (sampled from the site)?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.7.4Is there a microbial test/letter of guarantee from suppliers for ice?N/A00N/A
2.8.1Are there temperature logs for storage rooms?Total Compliance55Yes
2.8.2Are there temperature logs for refrigerated shipping trucks?Total Compliance55Reefer function is checked before truck is loaded. Shipping temperature is specified on bill of lading. Recorders are provided at customer request.
2.8.3Are there sanitary condition logs for shipping trucks?Total Compliance1010Yes
2.8.4Are there shipping logs (i.e. bill of lading/ manifest)?Total Compliance55Yes

Food Security
Question No.Audit QuestionGiven AnswerGiven ScorePossible ScoreRecommendationAuditor CommentsAudio/
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3.1.1Is the facility surrounded by security fencing?No00(No recommendation)No
3.1.2Is access to the facility controlled by guards, cards, locks, alarms or other devices?No00(No recommendation)No
3.1.3Are cameras utilized to increase security at various plant locations?Yes00Yes
3.1.4Are security guards employed, either in a stationary location, or on roving patrols?No00(No recommendation)No
3.1.5Are inbound food product storage areas (fruits, vegetables, etc.) secured?Yes00Yes
3.1.6Is process material such as ammonia, preservatives or waxes stored in secured areas with controlled access?N/A00(No recommendation)N/A
3.2.1Are background checks conducted on critical personnel?Yes00Yes
3.2.2Are all personnel required to store "carry-in" material in designated areas?Yes00Yes
3.2.3Does the company provide secured storage for staff's carry-in material?Yes00Yes
3.2.4Are key personnel required to undergo training on food security issues and are records kept?No00(No recommendation)Training occurs, but no records are kept.
3.2.5Does the company have printed material (educational) on food security issues?Yes00Yes
3.2.6Are employees issued non-reproducible identification badges? (all, or some employees)?No00(No recommendation)No
3.2.7Are visitors (including contractors) required to "sign in" and sign out" in a visitors log book? Are visitors also required to wear identification badges?No00(No recommendation)No
3.3.1Are records of "processing materials" (waxes, sprays, etc.) maintained?N/A00(No recommendation)N/A
3.3.2Are these records periodically reviewed and reconciled to material on hand?N/A00(No recommendation)N/A
3.4.1Are water sources tested periodically for contamination?Yes00Yes
3.5.1Does the company make use of sealed trailers on inbound or outbound loads?No00(No recommendation)No
3.5.2Are inbound and outbound trucks locked on receipt and dispatch?N/A00(No recommendation)N/A
3.5.3Are transportation vehicles (trucks, trailers, rail cars, etc.) subject to sanitation procedures prior to loading?Yes00Yes, upon inspection.
3.5.4Are off-premises transport trucks equipped with GPS or other positioning systems?N/A00(No recommendation)Shipping trucks are not under facility control.

Miscellaneous Survey Questions
Question No.Audit QuestionGiven AnswerGiven ScorePossible ScoreRecommendationAuditor CommentsAudio/
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4.1.1Staff employed, are all older than the National and/or State Legal Minimum Age i.e. the operation has not employed staff below the legal minimum age (minors)?Yes00Yes
4.1.2If Minors are employed, do the records of hours of employment meet National and/or State Laws (both in and out of school time)?N/A00(No recommendation)N/A
4.1.3If Minors are employed, are they prohibited from doing certain jobs which are restricted by law?N/A00(No recommendation)N/A
4.2.1Is there any allergen risk on site? If Yes, then complete the rest of section 4.2. If No, then mark the rest of section 4.2 N/A.No00No
4.2.2Are there adequate storage controls (separation, identification etc.) that ensure that allergens are not contaminating other raw materials ?N/A00Allergens must be stored separately to other materials.N/A
4.2.3Is there a dedicated production line or adequate clean down and production procedures that prevent allergen cross contamination?N/A00If there is no separate production line for allergen containing products, then special attention to production scheduling and production sanitation is required.N/A
4.2.4Are utensils and work in progress storage containers identified in order to prevent allergen cross contamination?N/A00All potential chances for cross contamination should be identified and controlled. Separate utensils and containers required.N/A
4.2.5Does re-work handling take into account the issue associated with allergen containing products?N/A00The storage and processing of network items that contain allergens must avoid contaminating non allergen containing products.N/A
4.2.6Are staff trained with respect to allergen risks and the facility allergen cross contamination controls (inc. hand washing between production runs)?N/A00All potential chances for cross contamination should be identified and controlled. Staff must be trained and use good practice to avoid cross contamination.N/A
4.2.7Are all products manufactured on site, labeled correctly with respect to allergens?N/A00Allergen containing products must be labeled as such. Other items produced on site must be risk assessed and might require an allergen warning labels.N/A


Audit Scoring Summary
Good Manufacturing PracticesScore523
Possible Points546
Percent Score96%
Food Safety File RequirementsScore198
Possible Points269
Percent Score74%
Miscellaneous Survey QuestionsScore0
Possible Points0
Percent Score0%
TotalScore721
Possible Points815
Percent Score88%

Score System For Entire Audit
Percentage/Category
95-100 Superior
90-94 Excellent
85-89 Good
80-84 Standard
<80 Unsatisfactory
Point System For Individual Questions
Question Points Total Compliance Minor
Deficiency
Major
Deficiency
Non Conpliance
15 Point Question 15 points 10 points 5 points 0 points
10 Point Question 10 points 7 points 3 points 0 points
5 Point Question 5 points 3 points 1 point 0 points
3 Point Question 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Compliance Categories

Full Compliance:

To meet the question and/or compliance criteria in full.

Minor Deficiency:

To have minor deficiencies against the question and/or compliance criteria.
To have single or isolated non-severe deficiencies (usually up to three) against the question and/or compliance criteria.
To have covered most of the question compliance criteria, but not all.
Major Deficiency:

To have major deficiencies against the question and/or compliance criteria.
To have numerous non-severe deficiencies (usually more than three) against the question and/or compliance criteria.
To have single or isolated severe deficiencies against the question and/or compliance criteria.
To have covered some of the question compliance criteria, but not most of it.

Non-Compliance: To have not met the question and/or compliance criteria requirements at all.
Having systematic deficiencies against the question and/or compliance criteria (severe or non-severe issues).