| Adjacent Land Use |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 2.01 | Is the utilization of the land adjacent to the growing area a possible source of contamination (e.g., runoff from a feed lot, dairy, compositing facility, or meat rendering operation)? If NO, go to 2.02. (The response cannot be N/A) | No | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 2.01a | Have measures (e.g., fences, barriers, drainage, etc.) been taken to prevent contamination from adjacent land? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.02 | Is livestock in proximity to growing operation? NOTE:This refers to temporary situations including grazing, 4H, FFA, or other projects. If NO, go to 2.03. (The response cannot be N/A) | No | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.02a | Are fences or other physical barriers adequate to restrain livestock from entering the field? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.03 | Are domestic animals (e.g., dogs, horses, etc.) in proximity to the growing operation? (The response cannot be N/A) | No | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.03a | Are fences or other physical barriers adequate to restrain domestic animals from entering the field? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.04 | Is animal manure stored in adjacent fields? If NO, go to 2.05 (The response cannot be N/A) | No | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 2.04a | Have measures been taken to secure the animal manure stored in adjacent fields (e.g., covered by tarps, etc.) | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.05 | Is the farm near an industrial site (I.e. chemical, steel, or other manufacturing) or wastewater facility that may emit toxic waste into the surrounding air or waters? If NO, go to 2.06. (The response cannot be N/A) | No | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 2.05a | For facilities that may present a possible contamination source, have the SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) records been reviewed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.05b | Are proper pollution control mechanisms in place to prevent emission of toxic waste into surrounding air or waters? The appropriate agency (e.g., SARA, AQMD, etc.) will need to be contacted to insure compliance and verification. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.06 | Are bio-solid (sewage sludge) stored or applied in adjacent fields? If NO, got to 2.07. (The response cannot be N/A) | No | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 2.06a | Have measures been taken to restrict the movement of or secure (i.e. covered with tarps or disced into the field) the bio-solids stored or applied in adjacent fields? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.06b | If bio-solids are stored or used in adjacent fields, have they been composted? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.06c | If bio-solids are stored or used in adjacent fields, does it meet EPA Class A or equivalent state or local standards? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.06d | Has the adjacent landowner supplied paperwork confirming the bio-solids meet EPA Class A or equivalent state or local standards? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 2.07 | If the growing operation is operating under organic principles, does a 25-foot (minimum) buffer zone exist between the organic crop and adjacent non-organic land? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| Fertilizer Usage |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 3.01 | Is recycled grass clippings or other recycled vegetative material used in the growing cycle (refers to non-composted treatment)? (The response cannot be N/A). | No | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 3.02 | Is compost or animal manure used as a soil supplement and/or nutrient source? If NO, go to 3.03. | No | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02a | If animal manure is used, is it composted? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02b | Are the grower's composted or raw manure records available for review? If NO, go to 3.02f. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02c | Are the grower's composted or animal manure records current? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02d | Does the composted animal manure meet or exceed the federal, state, or local minimum composting guidelines? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02e | Is the composted material sterilized? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02f | Does the grower have a letter of assurance from the compost or manure supplier certifying compliance with federal, state, or local guidelines? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02g | Are compost or manure applications made during the dormant season or prior to planting? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02h | Are compost or manure applications incorporated into the soil? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.02i | If the field was fumigated, was it fumigated after compost or manure application to kill pathogens? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.03 | Are bio-solids (I.e. sewage sludge) used as a soil supplement and/or nutrient source? If NO, go to 3.04. (The response cannot be N/A) | No | 0 | 0 | Refer to SOP 04-02 | | |
| 3.03a | Are the bio-solids composted? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.03b | Are the grower's bio-solids records available for review? If NO, go to 3.03d | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.03c | Are the grower's bio-solids records current? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.03d | Do the bio-solids meet or exceed federal, state, or local guidelines either with regard to composting procedures or microbial levels of E. coli and Salmonella sp.? (If response is NO, automatic failure will result) | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.03e | Does the grower have a letter of assurance form the bio-solids supplier certifying compliance with state or local guidelines? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.03f | Are bio-solids applications made in accordance with EPA, state, or local guidelines? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.03g | Are bio-solids applications incorporated into the soil? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.03h | If the field was fumigated, was it fumigated after bio-solids application? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.04 | Are chemical fertilizers applied? If NO, go to 3.05. (The response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.04a | Are the grower's chemical fertilizer records available for review? If NO, go to 3.04c | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 3.04b | Are the grower's chemical fertilizer records current? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 3.04c | Does the grower have a letter of assurance from the chemical fertilizer supplier that specifies the source of inert ingredients? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 3.05 | If the growing operation is operating under organic principles, do all fertilizers used comply with the California Organic Foods Act, the Federal Organic Foods Production Act or other certification organization? If not applicable or NO, go to 4.01. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.05a | Are the grower's organic fertilizer records available for review? If No, go to 3.05c | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.05b | Are the grower's organic fertilizer records current? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 3.05c | Does the farmer have a letter of assurance from the organic fertilizer supplier? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| Water Usage |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 4.01 | Is the crop dryland farmed? If YES, go to 5.01. | No | 0 | 0 | (No recommendation) | | |
| 4.02 | Is the irrigation water sourced via municipal pipeline? If NO, go to 4.03. | No | 0 | 0 | Refer to SOP 05-02 | | |
| 4.02a | Are annual test (I.e. microbial) results of the municipal water on file and available for review? If YES, go to 4.03. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.02b | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.02c | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.02d | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.02e | Are the crops subirrigated? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03 | Is irrigation water sourced from a well? If NO, go to 4.04. | No | 0 | 0 | Refer to SOP 05-01 | | |
| 4.03a | Is the well designed to prevent animal (e.g., rodent, bird, etc.) access? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03b | Are any measures taken to minimize microbial contamination of wells (e.g., visual inspection, periodic chlorination, filtration, rodent control program, etc.) ? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03c | Are records kept for the periodic visual inspection or chlorination of wells and available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03d | Are microbial (e.g., E. coli, total Coliform, fecal Coliform, etc.) tests conducted on well water? If NO, go to 4.03i. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03e | When microbial tests are being conducted on a well, are proper sampling protocols being followed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03f | Do written policies exist covering corrective measures if high test results on well water are recorded? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03g | Are well water test results available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03h | Are water test results current? If YES, go to 4.04. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03i | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03j | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03k | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.03l | Are the crops subirrigated? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04 | Is the irrigation water sourced from a pond or reservoir? If NO, go to 4.05. | No | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04a | Are measures taken to restrict livestock access to the pond or reservoir (e.g., barriers, fences, etc.)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04b | Is there a routine maintenance program for ponds or reservoirs that includes removal of all inappropriate materials (e.g., plant material, trash, animal carcasses etc.)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04c | Are any measures taken to minimize microbial contamination of ponds or reservoirs (e.g., visual inspection, periodic chlorination, filtration, rodent control program, etc.)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04d | Are the records kept for the periodic visual inspection and chlorination of ponds or reservoirs available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04e | Are microbial tests (e.g., E. coli, total Coliform, fecal Coliform, etc.) conducted on the pond or reservoir water? If NO, go to 4.04j. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04f | When microbial tests are being conducted on a pond or reservoir, are proper sampling protocols being followed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04g | Do written policies exist covering corrective measures if high test results of pond or reservoir water are recorded? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04h | Are test results of pond or reservoir water available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04i | Are water test results current? If YES, go to 4.05. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04k | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.04m | Are the crops subirrigated? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.05 | Is the irrigation water sourced from canals or ditches? If NO, go to 4.06. | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.05a | Are the canals or ditches under the direction of the local water district? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 4.05b | Does livestock have access to canals or ditches? | No | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 4.05c | Is there a routine maintenance program for canals or ditches that includes removal of all inappropriate materials (e.g., plant material, trash, animal carcasses, etc.)? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | | |
| 4.05d | Are any measures taken to minimize microbial contamination of canals or ditches (e.g., visual inspection, periodic chlorination, filtration, rodent control program, etc.)? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | | |
| 4.05e | Are records kept for periodic visual inspection or chlorination of canal or ditch water and available for review? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 4.05f | Are microbial tests conducted on the canal or ditch water? If NO, go to 4.05k | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 4.05g | When microbial tests are being conducted on canal or ditch water, are proper sampling protocols being followed? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 4.05h | Do written policies exist covering corrective measures for canal or ditch water if high test results are recorded? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 4.05i | Are the canal or ditch water test results available for review? | No | 0 | 3 | Refer to SOP 05-01 | | |
| 4.05j | Are water test results current? If YES, go to 4.06. | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 4.05k | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.05l | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? | Yes | 0 | 7 | (No recommendation) | | |
| 4.05m | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | Yes | 0 | 5 | (No recommendation) | | |
| 4.05n | Are the crops subirrigated? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06 | Is reclaimed (I.e. gray or tertiary) water used on the farm for irrigation? If NO, go to 4.07 | No | 0 | 0 | Refer to SOP 05-03 | | |
| 4.06a | Is the reclamation process under the direction of the local water district? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06b | Are microbial control measures (e.g., chlorination, ozone, etc.) for reclaimed water utilized by the water district? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06c | Are tests (e.g., pH, free chlorine levels, E. coli, etc.) conducted to assure that the reclaimed water harbors no harmful microbes? If NO, go to 4.06l. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06d | Are tests on the reclaimed water conducted according to a set schedule? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06e | Are the reclaimed water samples taken from the proper location (e.g.., intake, effluent, etc.)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06f | Are the reclaimed water district tests open to grower review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06g | Does the farm have a test result review process for reclaimed waters? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06h | Have the water district and growers agreed on upper and lower control limits for reclaimed waters with regard to the parameters tested? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06i | Have the water district and growers agreed on corrective measures for reclaimed waters if the control limits are exceeded? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06j | Are test results from reclaimed waters available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06k | Are water test results current? If YES, go to 4.07. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06l | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06m | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06n | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.06o | Are the crops subirrigated? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07 | Is the irrigation water sourced from reused (I.e. recycled tail water) irrigation water? This question group concerns the use of irrigation tail water that may be reused. If No, go to 4.08. | No | 0 | 0 | Refer to SOP 05-01 | | |
| 4.07a | Are any measures taken to minimize microbial contamination of reused water (e.g., visual inspection, periodic chlorinating, filtration, rodent control program, etc.)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07b | Are records kept for the periodic visual inspection or chlorination of reused water and available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07c | Are microbial tests conducted on the reused water? If NO, go to 4.07h. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07d | When microbial tests are being conducted on reused water, are proper sampling protocols being followed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07e | Do written policies exist covering corrective measures for reused water if high test results are recorded? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07f | Are test results from reused water available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07g | Are water test results current? If YES, go to 4.08. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07h | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07i | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07j | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.07k | Are the crops subirrigated? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.08 | Are fertilizers applied by irrigation? | Yes | 0 | 0 | Refer to SOP 05-02 | | |
| 4.09 | Are pesticides applied by irrigation? | No | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.10 | If required, are check valves or air gaps utilized to prevent back flow? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 4.11 | Does the farm have a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) which restricts the storage, loading, mixing, or dilution, of agricultural chemicals near the water sources? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 4.12 | Does the farm have a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that restricts the cleaning of spray tanks and related equipment near the water sources? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| Pest Control Usage |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 5.01 | Is a state licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA) or an equivalent professional recommendation obtained prior to applying pesticides? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 5.02 | Is a state licensed custom applicator's services or equivalent utilized for some or all applications? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 5.03 | Does the growing operation have a state certified or county licensed employee or equivalent for in-house pesticide applications? The response will be NA if the growing operation does not make in-house applications. | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 5.04 | Is the water source used for pesticide spray applications potable or of suitable agricultural quality? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | | |
| 5.04a | If the water used for spray applications is sourced off-site, does the grower have a letter of assurance for the water used by the contract applicator? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 5.05 | Have Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) been developed for pesticide applicators? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 5.06 | Does the farming operation follow a 100% pesticide application reporting program for those items required to be reported by state or local guidelines? (If response is NO, automatic failure will result) | Yes | 15 | 15 | | | |
| 5.07 | Are pesticide application records available for review? If NO, go to 5.08. | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 5.07a | Are pesticide application records current? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 5.08 | Of the pesticides used, are they restricted to those registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, state, or local agencies? (If response is NO, automatic failure will result) | Yes | 20 | 20 | | | |
| 5.09 | Are pesticide applications restricted by the guidelines established by the product label as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations? (If response is NO, automatic failure will result) | Yes | 20 | 20 | | | |
| 5.09a | Are pesticide applications limited by EPA, state, or local guidelines designed to protect potential ground water contamination? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 5.09b | Is harvesting restricted by time intervals established by the EPA as stated on the product's label? (If response is NO, automatic failure will result) | Yes | 20 | 20 | | | |
| 5.09c | Is employee reentry limited by guidelines established by the registrant and approved by the US EPA as stated on the product's label? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | | |
| 5.09d | Are fields posted when category one materials are applied? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 5.09e | Are ground and aerial pesticide applications restricted when gusts are excessive? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 5.10 | If pesticide containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a secure location? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 5.11 | Are empty pesticide containers disposed of according to the label or state requirements? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 5.12 | Have SOPs been developed for routine pesticide application equipment inspections and replacement? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 5.13 | Is an Integrated Pest Management program established? NOTE: This may consist of various elements including field scouting, the use of beneficials, biological pesticides, etc.). | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 5.14 | If the growing operation is operating under organic principles, do all pesticides used comply with the California Organic Foods Act and the Federal Organic Foods Production Act? If NA, go to 6.01. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 5.14a | Are organic pesticide application records available for review? If NO, go to 6.01. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 5.14b | Are organic pesticide application records current? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | | |
| Employee Safety & Hygiene |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 6.01 | Does the growing operation have a written policy for dealing with employees who appear to be sick? (Response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.02 | Does the growing operation have a written policy regarding employees with open wounds? (Response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.03 | Does the growing operation have a written policy prohibiting eating in the growing area? (Response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.04 | Does the growing operation have written policy prohibiting the use of tobacco products in the growing area? (Response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.05 | Does the growing operation have a Standard Operating Procedure that includes guidelines and expectations regarding employee hygiene? (Response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.06 | Are employee educational sessions provided for employees on a scheduled basis? If NO, go to 6.10. | Yes | 7 | 7 | | | |
| 6.07 | Are the employee hygiene educational sessions formalized in an outline format? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.08 | Are the employee hygiene educational sessions attendance records (signed by the employees) available for review? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.09 | Are the employee hygiene educational session attendance records current? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.10 | Are toilet facilities provided? If NO, go to 6.21 (If response is NO, automatic failure will result) | Yes | 15 | 15 | | | |
| 6.11 | Are separate toilet facilities provided for men and women in groups larger than 5 employees? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.12 | Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | | |
| 6.13 | Are toilet facilities placed at or within ¼ mile of all employees? | No | 0 | 10 | Refer to SOP 09-04 | | |
| 6.14 | Do toilet facilities have visuals or signs, written in the appropriate languages, reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.15 | Are toilets constructed of materials that are easy to clean? | Yes | 2 | 2 | | | |
| 6.16 | Are the toilets construction materials of a light color allowing easy evaluation of cleaning performance? | Yes | 2 | 2 | | | |
| 6.17 | Are the toilets maintained in a clean condition? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.18 | Are the catch basins of the toilets designed to prevent contamination in the field? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.19 | Are the toilet catch basins emptied outside the growing area? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.20 | Are the toilets supplied with toilet paper? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | | |
| 6.21 | Is there evidence of fecal contamination in the field? (If response isYes, automatic failure will result) | No | 20 | 20 | | | |
| 6.22 | Are hand washing facilities provided? If NO, go to 6.28. (If response is NO, automatic failure will result) | Yes | 15 | 15 | | | |
| 6.23 | Is water made available for hand washing at all facilities? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | | |
| 6.24 | Is soap made available at all hand washing facilities? If NO, go to 6.26. | Yes | 10 | 10 | | | |
| 6.25 | Does the soap have bacteriostatic properties? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.26 | Are single-use towels available at all hand washing facilities? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | | |
| 6.27 | Are the hand wash stations designed to capture rinse water or prevent contamination in the field? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.28 | Are there written policies with corrective action guidelines requiring employees to wash their hands prior to beginning work after break periods, or after using the toilet facilities? (Response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.29 | Are employees washing their hands prior to beginning work? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.30 | Are the employees washing their hands after break periods? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.31 | Are the employees washing their hands after using the toilet facilities? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | | |
| 6.32 | Is fresh drinking water provided for field workers? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | | |
| 6.33 | Are the water containers periodically cleaned? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.34 | Are single-use paper cups or a drinking fountain available for employees? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | | |
| 6.35 | Are garbage cans provided in the field for the disposal of food and beverage containers, cups, and paper towels? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.36 | Are garbage cans constructed and maintained (e.g., lids, bags, etc.) in such a manner that protects against preharvest or post harvest contamination of the crop? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.37 | Are first-aid kits available? If NO, go to 6.39. | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| 6.38 | Is the inventory of the first-aid kits maintained? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.39 | Is there a written policy requiring all commodities that come in contact with blood are destroyed? (Response cannot be N/A) (If response is NO, automatic failure will result) | Yes | 20 | 20 | | | |
| 6.40 | Is there a written policy requiring all commodities that are dropped on the ground discarded? | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.41 | Is there a written policy prohibiting domestic animals in the growing area? (Response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 6.42 | Is there a written policy prohibiting children in the growing area? (Response cannot be N/A) | Yes | 5 | 5 | | | |
| Food Security |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 7.01 | Are measures taken to control vehicle access to Field/Greenhouse? (specified access roads, furrows, etc)? | No | 0 | 0 | Please refer to FDA guidelines that apply to food security. Located on FDA website at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsterr.html | | |
| 7.02 | Is access to facilities restricted (unauthorized entry signs posted, etc.)? | No | 0 | 0 | Please refer to FDA guidelines that apply to food security. Located on FDA website at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsterr.html | | |
| 7.03 | Are gates (chains, etc.) located at entrances to ranch-level roads? | No | 0 | 0 | Please refer to FDA guidelines that apply to food security. Located on FDA website at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsterr.html | | |
| 7.04 | Are wells or other water sources secured (designed to prohibit tampering, etc.)? | No | 0 | 0 | Please refer to FDA guidelines that apply to food security. Located on FDA website at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsterr.html | | |
| 7.05 | Are grounds and facilities monitored by either in house or contracted personnel? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 7.06 | Are staff members instructed to note and report suspicious activity? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 7.07 | Are high risk areas (spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds, etc.) monitored? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 7.08 | Are storage areas (chemical, packaging, spray equipment, etc) secured? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 7.09 | Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 7.10 | Are company supervisors required to undergo security training? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 7.11 | Is training session content and attendence documented? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 7.12 | Is education material related to security made available? | No | 0 | 0 | Please refer to FDA guidelines that apply to food security. Located on FDA website at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsterr.html | | |
| 7.13 | Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |
| 7.14 | Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | | |