Good Manufacturing Practices |
Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
1.1.1 | Is there a designated person responsible for the food safety program? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, Audra Hinton is the person in charge of food safety. | |
1.1.2 | Are all chemicals (sanitizers, detergents, lubricants, etc.) stored securely, safely and are they labeled correctly? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes, all chemicals are stored in lockers. | |
1.1.3 | Are "food grade" and "non-food grade" chemicals handled and stored in a controlled manner? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, only non-food grade chemicals (cleaning supplies) are used at this facility. | |
1.1.4 | Are signs supporting GMP's posted appropriately? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, signs that support GMP's are posted in appropriate areas through out the facility. | |
1.2.1 | Are products or ingredients free of insects/rodents/birds/reptiles/mammals or any evidence of them? ANY DOWN SCORE IN THIS QUESTION RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE OF THE AUDIT. | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes, all products and ingredients are free of insects/rodents/birds/reptiles/mammals or any evidence of them. | |
1.2.2 | Are packaging supplies free of insects/rodents/birds/reptiles/mammals or any evidence of them? ANY DOWN SCORE IN THIS QUESTION RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE OF THE AUDIT. | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes, all packaging supplies are free of insects/rodents/birds/reptiles/mammals or any evidence of them. | |
1.2.3 | Are plant and storage areas free of insects/rodents/birds/reptiles/mammals or any evidence of them? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.2.4 | Is the area outside the facility free of evidence of pest activity? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.2.5 | Does the operation have a pest control program? ANY DOWN SCORE IN THIS QUESTION RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE OF THE AUDIT. | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes, the facility has a pest control program. | |
1.2.6 | Are pest control devices (inc. rodent traps and electrical fly killers) located away from exposed food products? Poisonous rodent bait traps are not used within the facility? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.2.7 | Are pest control devices maintained in a clean and intact condition and marked as monitored (or bar code scanned) on a regular basis? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.2.8 | Are interior, exterior building perimeter and land perimeter pest control devices adequate in number and location? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.2.9 | Are all pest control devices identified by a number or other code (e.g. barcode) ? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.2.10 | Are all pest control devices properly installed and secured? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, all pest control devices were properly installed and secure. | |
1.3.1 | Are ingredients (including ice), products, and packaging stored to prevent cross contamination (this includes iced product pallets stored above pallets of product without adequate protection as well any allergen cross contamination issues)? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes, all ingredients, products, and packaging are stored in a safe manner that prevents any cross contamination issues. | |
1.3.2 | Is the storage area completely enclosed? | Minor Deficiency | 7 | 10 | All raw material and finished goods should be stored inside. Food contact packaging should be stored inside. Non food contact packaging should be stored inside but if stored outside, should be shroud protected. | The dry storage area and packing area had doors that were left open during work hours, but all cold storage areas are completely enclosed. | |
1.3.3 | Is the facility's use restricted to the storage of food products? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.3.4 | Are rejected or on hold materials clearly identified and separated from other materials? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. On hold or rejected products were not present during the audit. | |
1.3.5 | Are products, ingredients (including ice) and food contact packaging within accepted tolerances for spoilage or adulteration? ANY DOWN SCORE IN THIS QUESTION RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE OF THE AUDIT. | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
1.3.6 | Are all storage areas clean, especially the racking structures, lights, ceilings, floor areas by the walls and other hard to reach areas? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, all storage areas are kept in a clean condition. | |
1.3.7 | Are materials (commodities, packaging, ingredients, processing aids, work in progress, etc.) properly marked with rotation codes (receipt dates, manufacture dates, etc)? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.3.8 | Are materials (commodities, packaging, ingredients, processing aids, work in progress, etc.) rotated using FIFO policy? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.3.9 | Are storage areas at the appropriate temperatures for the specific products being stored? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.4.1 | Are all exposed materials (product, packaging etc.) protected from overhead contamination (e.g. ladders, motors, condensation, lubricants, walkways, loose panels, degrading insulation, etc.)? | Minor Deficiency | 10 | 15 | Overhead contamination of exposed product areas can result in microbiological, chemical and/or physical contamination. Exposed materials should be protected e.g. catwalks covered, use of kick plates, condensate catching pans etc. | Attention to the blown insulation in coolers that is subject to degradation. | |
1.4.2 | If occurring, e.g. because of damaged product from the field, is all re-work/ re-packaging handled correctly? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. Re-work/packing was not being done during audit. | |
1.4.3 | Does the facility have the appropriate test strips, test kits or test probes for verifying the concentrations of anti-microbial chemicals (product washing water, terminal sanitizers, dip stations, etc) being used and are they in operational condition? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. All sanitizers are pre-packaged. | |
1.4.4 | Are hand washing stations adequate in number, appropriate in location, in working order, have warm water and adequately stocked (e.g. disposable towels, soap, etc.)? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
1.4.5 | Are toilet facilities adequate in number and location and are they adequately stocked (e.g. toilet paper, disposable towels, soap, etc.)? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
1.4.6 | Are single services containers used for their intended purpose only so that potential cross contamination is prevented? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.4.7 | Are re-usable containers clearly designated for the specific purpose (trash, raw product, finished product, re-work, ice etc.) such that cross contamination is prevented? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.5.1 | Are employees washing and sanitizing their hands before starting work each day, after using the restroom, after breaks and whenever hands may be contaminated? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. Not observed during audit. | |
1.5.2 | Are employees with boils, sores, open wounds or exhibiting signs of foodborne illness excluded from operations involving direct and indirect food contact? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.5.3 | Is jewelry confined to a plain wedding band? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
1.5.4 | Is smoking, eating, chewing and drinking confined to designated areas? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.6.1 | Are food contact surfaces free of flaking paint, corrosion, rust and other unhygienic materials (e.g. tape, string, cardboard, etc.)? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes, all equipment in use was clean and free of unhygienic materials. | |
1.6.2 | Are non-food contact surfaces free of flaking paint, corrosion, rust and other unhygienic materials (e.g. tape, string, cardboard, etc.)? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.6.3 | Does equipment design and condition (e.g. smooth surfaces, smooth weld seams, non-toxic materials, no wood) facilitate effective cleaning and maintenance? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
1.6.4 | Are thermometers (independent of thermostat probes) present in all coolers and freezers? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, thermometers are used in addition to thermostat probes. | |
1.6.5 | Are all thermometers non-glass and non-mercury? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.7.1 | Are food contact surfaces clean? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
1.7.2 | Are non-food contact surfaces clean? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.7.3 | Are cooling units including coils in coolers and freezers clean and free of aged, dirty ice? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.7.4 | Are all fan guards dust-free and the ceiling in front of the fans free of excessive black deposits? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.7.5 | Is stored equipment that is not used on a daily basis stored in a clean condition with food-contact surfaces protected and/or are they retained on cleaning schedules in some manner, even though they are not in use? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. Stored equipment is not kept at this facility. | |
1.7.6 | Are all utensils, hoses, and other items not being used stored clean and in a manner to prevent contamination? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.7.7 | Are excess lubricants and grease removed from the equipment? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.8.1 | Are spills cleaned up immediately? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.8.2 | Are waste and garbage frequently removed from packing and storage areas? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, the storage areas were free of excess waste and garbage. | |
1.8.3 | Do floor drains appear clean, free from odors and well maintained? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.8.4 | Do high level areas including overhead pipes, ducts, fans, etc. appear clean? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, high-level areas were clean. | |
1.8.5 | Are plastic strip curtains maintained in a good condition, kept clean and mounted so that the tips are not touching the floor? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.8.6 | Is safety equipment for the sanitation crew adequate, in good condition and stored to prevent cross contamination to ingredients, packaging or product? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes, the facility provides safety equipment for the sanitation crew, it is maintained in good condition and stored correctly. | |
1.8.7 | Is cleaning equipment available and stored properly? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.8.8 | Is cleaning equipment identified in order to prevent potential cross contamination issues e.g. production, maintenance, outside, restroom equipment? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.8.9 | Are all items used for sanitation appropriate for their designated purpose? (no steel wool, metal bristles, etc.) | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, all items for sanitation were appropriate. | |
1.8.10 | Are toilet facilities and hand-wash stations clean? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
1.8.11 | Are employee locker and lunchroom facilities clean, including microwaves and refrigerators? No rotting or out of date foodstuffs? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.8.12 | Is the maintenance shop organized - i.e. equipment and spares stored in a neat and tidy fashion? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. All maintenance work is contracted. | |
1.8.13 | Are internal transport vehicles (e.g. forklifts, bobcats, pallet jacks, trolleys, floor cleaners, etc.), clean, do not emit toxic fumes and being used in a sanitary manner? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, all internal transport vehicles were clean and sanitary. | |
1.8.14 | Are shipping trucks clean and in good condition? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.9.1 | Are all lights in the production, product storage areas, packaging storage areas and maintenance shops intact and protected? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes, all lights are clean and protected. | |
1.9.2 | Has the facility eliminated or controlled any potential metal, glass or plastic contamination issues? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
1.9.3 | Has the facility eliminated the use of wooden items or surfaces? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.9.4 | Is there adequate lighting in the packing and storage areas? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes the facility has adequate lighting. | |
1.9.5 | Is ventilation adequate to remove dust, steam, and odors? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
1.9.6 | Are floor surfaces in good condition, with no standing water, no debris trapping cracks and are they easy to clean? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
1.9.7 | Are the floor drains where they are needed for drainage and cleanup? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.9.8 | Are doors to the outside pest proof? | Minor Deficiency | 3 | 5 | All exterior doors should fit tightly with a maximum allowable gap of 1/8 inch. Special attention should be given to the maintenance of weather strips. Air curtains where used, should be operating properly. | Doors have gaps, which can allow pests to enter the facility. | |
1.9.9 | Are dock doors fitted with buffers to seal against trucks (where dock doors have been installed)? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes, all dock doors for loading product are fitted with buffers to seal against trucks. | |
1.9.10 | Are dock load levelers and shelters maintained in a good condition, pest proof and debris free (where dock doors have been installed)? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
1.9.11 | Are exterior walls free of holes to exclude pests? Are pipes, vents, air ducts designed and protected in order to prevent pest entry e.g. by using fine mesh? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.9.12 | Are interior walls and ceilings free of cracks and crevices to prevent pest harborage and allow proper sanitation? | Minor Deficiency | 3 | 5 | It is important to keep the building in good repair to prevent the intrusion of pests and also creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. | Attention to holes created by corrugated panels around the base of the facility. | |
1.9.13 | Employees personal items are not being stored in the production and material storage areas? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.9.14 | Is an 18" internal wall perimeter being maintained within the facility, with adequate access to these wall perimeters thereby allowing inspection and cleaning ? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, an internal 18" wall perimeter is maintained. | |
1.9.15 | Is the exterior area immediately outside the facility free of litter, weeds and standing water? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.9.16 | Are control measures being implemented for the storage of pallets, equipment, tires etc. (i.e. out of the mud, stacked to prevent pest harborage, away from building perimeter)? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.9.17 | Are pallets inspected to separate and replace dirty or broken pallets? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
1.9.18 | Is the area around the dumpster/cull truck/trash area clean? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
1.9.19 | Are outside garbage receptacles and dumpsters kept covered or closed? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, outside garbage receptacles are closed. | |
1.9.20 | Are all water lines protected against back siphonage? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
Food Safety File Requirements |
Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
2.1.1 | Are there written procedures for handling regulatory inspections? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes, there is a written procedure for handling regulatory inspections. | |
2.1.2 | Is there a documented glass management policy and procedure (including company glass policy, glass breakage procedure and where necessary glass register)? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, there is a written glass management policy that includes a glass policy, a glass register, and a glass breakage procedure. | |
2.1.3 | Are there written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that detail work instructions for activities ensuring food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.1.4 | Are the SOPs available to relevant users and is a master copy maintained in a central file (SOP Manual)? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.2.1 | Is there is a documented account that indicates how the company product tracking system works, thereby enabling trace back and trace forward to occur in the event of a potential recall issue? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, there is a fully documented account that indicates how the trace back and trace forward system works. | |
2.2.2 | Does the facility have a documented recall program including: procedures, recall team roles and contact details, external contact listings, explanation of different types (classes) of recalls? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
2.2.3 | Is testing of recall procedures (including trace back) performed and documented annually? Can the company identify where affected product was sent? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, testing of the recall procedure was performed and all documents were in place, including where the product was grown, where the product was sent, lessons learned, and the time it took to complete the mock recall. | |
2.2.4 | Is there a written procedure for handling on hold or rejected products? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, the procedure states that on hold or rejected products are tagged with date, reason for rejection and the name of the person in charge of separating the product. | |
2.3.1 | Are copies of all Materials Safety Data Sheets (detergents, sanitizers, pesticides, etc.) on file and fully accessible at all times with clear indexes? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.3.2 | Are there copies of specimen labels for chemicals used, where the full label is not immediately accessible e.g. rodent chemicals, product sanitizers? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.3.3 | Is there a chemical inventory and/ or usage log? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
2.3.4 | Are there specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the changing and testing of water and ice systems e.g. washing flumes, hydrovacuums, hydrocoolers, ice making machines, ice injectors, etc? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. This is a cold storage facility, water and ice is not used. | |
2.4.1 | Is there a documented pest control program, including a copy of the contract with the extermination company (if used), Pest Control Operator license(s) (if baits are used) and insurance documents? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes, there is a written pest control program on file, a contract with an extermination company, pest control operator license and a copy of the current insurance documents. | |
2.4.2 | Is there a schematic drawing of the plant showing numbered locations of all traps and bait stations, both inside and outside the plant? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
2.4.3 | Are service reports created for pest control checks detailing inspection records, application records, and corrective actions of issues noted (in-house and/or contract)? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
2.5.1 | Where the auditee sells product to the customers is there a documented system for dealing with customer and buyer food safety complaints and are rejections on file, along with company responses, including corrective actions? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, all customer complaints along with company responses are on file in the office. | |
2.5.2 | Are there records of regulatory inspections and/or contracted inspections, company responses and corrective actions, if any? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, a Food Safety audit was performed 12/15/08 and a Naturipe audit was performed 11/20/09, and corrective actions were noted. | |
2.5.3 | Are there records for the necessary process monitoring activities (e.g. pH, water temperature, metal detection, labeling, heating processes, etc.) showing the monitoring frequencies, results and where necessary the corrective actions? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. This is a cooling facility and no processing activities take place. | |
2.5.4 | Is there a daily pre-operation inspection log? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, there is a Daily Pre-Operation Inspection Log. | |
2.5.5 | Is there a program for periodic facility/GMP internal (self) inspections and are records maintained detailing corrective actions? | Minor Deficiency | 7 | 10 | In depth internal verifications should be performed and recorded in order to proactively ensure safe food production. Records should show corrective actions and/or action verifications should be shown on the next verification report. | Only one month of records was on file. | |
2.5.6 | Are there equipment calibration procedures and records for pH meters, ORP meters, thermometers and other measuring equipment related to the safety of the product? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
2.5.7 | Is there a program for periodic inspections of food safety system records e.g. pest control records, temperature control records, sanitation records, maintenance records, etc? | Minor Deficiency | 3 | 5 | Recording systems for food safety related topics should be audited on a routine basis to ensure that they are being completed properly e.g. using the right log, right frequencies, recording results correctly, recording actions, etc. | Only one month of records was on file. | |
2.5.8 | Where the auditee buys product or packaging, does the facility have incoming goods (products, ingredients and packing materials) inspection data? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.5.9 | Where the auditee buys product or packaging, does the facility have relevant supplier third party audit certifications, third party audit reports and/or supplier letters of guarantee for products and packaging items? | Total Compliance | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
2.5.10 | Are there inspection logs on incoming trailers for rodents and insects, cleanliness, holes and temperature control? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. Produce arrives on flatbed trucks. | |
2.6.1 | Does the facility have a preventative maintenance program and schedule? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes the facility has a preventative maintenance program and schedule. | |
2.6.2 | Is there a log of maintenance work or repairs ordered and is it signed off on work completed? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, there is a log of maintenance work ordered and it indicates the equipment has been cleaned and sanitized after work is complete. | |
2.6.3 | Is there a written cleaning schedule (Master Sanitation Schedule) that shows what and where is to be cleaned and how often? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, there is a written cleaning schedule including pre-season, monthly, weekly, and daily cleaning. | |
2.6.4 | Are there written cleaning procedures (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) for the facility and all equipment? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
2.6.5 | Are sanitation logs on file that show what cleaning was done, when and who carried out the cleaning? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.6.6 | Is there a log indicating that floor drains are cleaned on a regular basis (minimum daily in wet and fresh-cut production areas)? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.6.7 | Are there records showing cooling units are serviced and cleaned at least on an annual basis or more frequently as required? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
2.7.1 | Are there logs of new employee food safety (GMP) orientation training with topics covered and attendees? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, all food safety education training is logged and it includes names of attendees and topics covered. | |
2.7.2 | Are there logs of ongoing employee food safety education training with topics covered and attendees? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
2.7.3 | Is there a documented training program with training logs for the sanitation employees including best practices and chemical use details? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.7.4 | Is there an employee non-compliance/disciplinary action procedure (verbal confirmation accepted)? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
2.8.1 | Are there records of routine equipment microbiological testing? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.8.2 | Are there records of routine environmental microbiological testing? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
2.8.3 | Is there at least an annual microbiological test on water used in the facility (sampled from within the facility)? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes, there is a current microbiological test on the water used at the site. | |
2.8.4 | Is there (at least) an annual microbiological test for in-house produced ice or a letter of guarantee from external suppliers of ice? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. Ice is not used at this facility. | |
2.9.1 | Are there temperature logs for storage rooms? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, there are temperature logs for all of the storage rooms. | |
2.9.2 | Are there records of shipping truck temperature checks, indicating that the truck was pre-cooled prior to loading? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes, there are temperature logs for shipping trucks. | |
2.9.3 | Are there sanitary condition logs for shipping trucks (cleanliness, trailer condition, odor, etc.)? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
Food Security |
Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
3.1.1 | Are the facility external areas and vulnerable entry points (i.e. those that are not permanently locked) surrounded by security fencing? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.1.2 | Is access to the facility controlled by, locks, swipe cards, alarms or other devices? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes the facility has video surveillance, locks and alarms. | |
3.1.3 | Are inbound food product storage areas (fruits, vegetables, etc.) secure i.e. within the secure compound? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.1.4 | Are chemicals such as chlorine, citric acid, fungicides and sanitation chemicals stored within secured areas with controlled access? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.1.5 | Are packaging material (cartons, wrap film etc.) storage areas secure i.e. within the secure compound? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.2.1 | Are background checks conducted on all personnel with special attention to employees who have access to sensitive areas and/or control of sensitive processes (verbal confirmation accepted)? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.2.2 | Employees personal items are not being stored in the production and material storage areas? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.2.3 | Are employees issued non-reproducible identification badges? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.2.4 | Are visitors (including contractors) also required to be issued with identification e.g. badges, high visibility visitor apparel, etc? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.2.5 | Are visitors (including contractors) required to "sign in" and sign out" in a visitors log book? | Total Compliance | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
3.3.1 | Does the company make use of sealed and/or locked trailers on inbound loads (excluding open flatbed trucks)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. Flat bed trucks deliver produce to the facility. | |
3.3.2 | Does the company make use of sealed and/or locked trailers on outbound loads? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes, at customer request. | |
NEW 3.3.3 | Are transportation vehicles (trucks, trailers, rail cars, etc.) equipped with a communication device e.g. cell phones, two-way radio? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
3.4.1 | Are potable and non-potable water supply clearly identified? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
3.4.2 | Are tamper evident systems (e.g. tamper tags) in place where appropriate? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
3.4.3 | Is there restricted access to sensitive water systems, e.g. anti-microbial addition systems (like chlorine injection pumps), that helps ensure that only authorized personnel are able to adjust these systems? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score not affected. This is a cold storage facility, and the only water used is for sanitation purposes. | |
3.5.1 | Does the company have documented food security policies based on the risks associated with the operation? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
NEW 3.5.2 | Is there a current list of emergency contact phone numbers for management, law enforcement and appropriate regulatory agencies? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
3.5.3 | Are all personnel required to undergo training on food security issues and are training records kept? | Total Compliance | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
3.5.4 | Is there is a log of who has access to sensitive areas e.g. a listing of key holders for access to areas like chemical storage? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
3.5.5 | Is there an implemented and documented system to protect the security of food safety documentation and computer systems (including a back-up system for computer food safety data)? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |
3.5.6 | Is there a chemical inventory and/or usage log? | Total Compliance | 3 | 3 | | Yes. | |