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. Self audits were completed by James Mainas 1 Sep 2010.

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. A map was available for review.

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. Vegetables were grown on the ranch last season.
03.02	Has the growing area(s) been used for any non-agricultural functions? If No, go to 3.03	No	7	7		No. The growing area has only been used for ag related functions.
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		N/A. Refer to 03.02.
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		No. The growing area has not been used for animal husbandry.
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		N/A. Refer to 03.03.
03.04	Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?	No	20	20		No. Animal activity was not detected in the growing area.
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		No. Flooding has not occurred in growing area.
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		N/A. Refer to 03.05.
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		N/A. Refer to 03.05.
03.06	Is the growing operation under organic principles? If No , go to 3.07	No	0	0	Definition for "organic principles": A system that relies on ecosystem management rather than external agricultural inputs. http://www.fao.org/ORGANICAG/fram11-e.htm	No. The grower uses conventional practices.
03.06a	Is current certification by an accredited organic certification organization on file and available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 03.06.
03.07	If the growing area(s) is a new purchase or lease, has a documented risk assessment been undertaken?	N/A	0	0		N/A. The ranch is not under a new lease/ownership.

Adjacent Land Use
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
04.01	Is the adjacent land to the growing area a possible source of contamination from intensive livestock production (e.g. feed lots, dairy operations, poultry houses, meat rendering operation)? If No, go to 4.02	No	10	10		No. The growing area is not adjacent to livestock production.
04.01a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate this possible contamination source onto the growing area (e.g. buffer areas, physical barriers, fences, ditches, etc.)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 04.01.
04.02	Are, or is there evidence of domestic animals, wild animals, grazing lands (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) in proximity to growing operation? If No, go to 4.03	No	10	10		No. Animals were not in proximity to the growing area.
04.02a	Have physical measures been put in place to restrain domestic animals, grazing lands, (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) and their waste from entering the growing area (e.g. vegetative strips, wind breaks, physical barriers, berms, fences, diversion ditches.)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 04.02.
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. Refer to 04.02.
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. Refer to 04.02.
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. Non-synthetic amendments are not stored on adjacent land.
04.03a	Have physical measures been taken to secure untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 04.03.
04.03b	If biosolids are stored and/or applied on adjacent land, has the adjacent landowner supplied paperwork confirming the biosolids meet prevailing guidelines, governmental, or local standards?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 04.03.
04.04	Is the growing area situated in a higher risk location where contamination could occur from nearby operations or functions (e.g. leach fields, runoff or potential flooding from sewers, toilet systems, industrial facilities, labor camps)? If No, go to 4.05	No	10	10		No. The growing area is not in a high risk location.
04.04a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 04.04.
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. Food Safety Employee Hygiene Training Outline and Policies, #10 documents the restriction of infants and toddlers in the growing area.

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. Sewage sludge is not used in the growing operation.
05.02	Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03	No	0	0		No. Compost from animal derived materials is not used by the grower.
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. Refer to 05.02.
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. Refer to 05.02.
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. Refer to 05.02.
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 by the grower.
05.03a	Are biosolids incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.03.
05.03b	Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.03.
05.03c	Are there a Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) from the biosolid supplier(s) certifying compliance with prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.03.
05.03d	Are biosolids being applied to crops where the country of production regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials e.g. Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines in California? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.03.
05.04	Is untreated animal manure used? If No, go to 5.05. NOTE: Special attention to commodity specific guidelines rules (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines) which ban the use of untreated animal manures. See 5.04d	No	15	15		No. Untreated animal manure is not used by the grower.
05.04a	Is untreated animal manure incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.04.
05.04b	Are there untreated animal manure records available for each growing area including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 120 days (unless more stringent laws or guidelines exist)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.04.
05.04c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), specification or some other document available for review provided by the untreated animal manure supplier stating the components of the material?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.04.
05.04d	Are untreated animal manures being applied to crops where the country regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines)? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.04.
05.05	Are other nonsynthetic crop treatments used (e.g. compost teas, fish emulsions, fish meal, blood meal,"bio fertilizers")? If No, go to 5.06	No	0	0		No. Bio fertilizers are not used.
05.05a	Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.05.
05.05b	Are nonsynthetic crop treatment records available for each growing area including application records demonstrating the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.05.
05.05c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis available from the nonsynthetic crop treatment suppliers that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.05.
05.06	Are any soil amendments (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers) used that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures? If No, go to 5.07	No	0	0		No.
05.06a	Are the grower's soil amendment (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures) records available for review including application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.06.
05.06b	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) and/or letters of guarantee stating that the materials used are free from animal products and/or animal manures?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 05.06.
05.07	Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08	Yes	0	0		Yes. UN32, APS600, and Super Phosphate are used.
05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Application records through 25 Oct 2010 were available for review.
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?	Yes	7	7		Yes. A letter of guarantee from The Dune Company was available for review.
05.08	If fertilizers and/or fertilizer containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination to the growing area(s) or any of water sources?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Fertilizer containers are not stored on the property.

Irrigation/Water Use
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
06.01	Does the growing operation practice dryland farming? If No, go to 6.02.	No	0	0	This refers to crop production that relies only on direct rainfall.	No. The grower does not use dryland farming.
06.01a	If the growing operation practices dryland farming, are there water systems used in the growing operation to supply for crop needs such as crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.01.
06.01b	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.01d.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.01.
06.01c	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.01.
06.01d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.01.
06.01e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.01.
06.01f	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.01.
06.02	Is the water used for the growing operation sourced from Municipal or District water pipeline systems? If No, go to 6.03	No	0	0	(No recommendation)	No. Municipal/District water is not used in the growing operation.
06.02a	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02c.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.02b	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.02c	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.02d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.02e	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.02f	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.02g	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.02h	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.02i	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.02.
06.03	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04	No	0	0	(No recommendation)	No. The water is not sourced from wells.
06.03a	Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03b	Is the well designed to prevent contamination?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03c	Is it evident that the well(s) is free from contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of wells?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
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	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
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.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.03m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.03.
06.04	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from ponds, reservoirs, watersheds or other surface water source? If No, go to 6.05	No	0	0		No. Surface water is not used in the growing operation.
06.04a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04c	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04d	Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04e	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.04g	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04k	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.04m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.04.
06.05	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from canals, rivers, ditches, or other open flowing water systems? If No, go to 6.06	Yes	0	0	Water sourced from canals, rivers, ditches or other open flowing water systems may carry more of a risk for contamination than closed water sources. For surface waters, consider the impact of storm events on irrigation practices. Bacterial loads in surface water are generally much higher than normal, and caution should be exercised when using these waters for irrigation.	Yes. Water is sourced from canals.
06.05a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Untreated manure was not observed during the audit.
06.05b	Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Imperial Water District is the water authority.
06.05c	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	Yes	0	7	Animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) should not have access to the system due to the possibility of contamination occurrences.	Yes. Animals have access to the canal.
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?	Yes	10	10		Yes.
06.05e	Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Visual inspection records through 1 Nov 2010, completed by James Mainas, were available for review.
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	Yes	20	20		Yes. Monthly tests are completed by PrimusLabs.com.
06.05g	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Current test results were within limits.
06.05h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	10		Yes. CLIENT GUIDELINES Water Sampling for Microbiological Analysis documents the proper sampling protocols.
06.05i	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	Yes	10	10		Yes. CLIENT GUIDELINES Water Sampling for Microbiological Analysis documents the corrective measures taken when abnormal water test results occur.
06.05j	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	Yes	20	20		Yes. An abnormal result occurred 28 Sep and 14 Oct 2010. Recording in the NUOCA log was completed after the first occurrence and 4 of 5 re-tests have been completed. The most recent test (6 Nov 2010) has been within normal limits.
06.05k	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	No. Drip irrigation is not used.
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.	No	0	0		No. Overhead irrigation is used only through germination.
06.05m	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	Yes	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	Yes. Furrow irrigation is used.
06.05n	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	No. Sub irrigation is not used.
06.06	Is reclaimed water used in the growing operation? NOTE: This refers to wastewater that has gone through a treatment process. If No, go to 6.07.	No	0	0		No. Reclaimed water is not used in the growing operation.
06.06a	Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06b	Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06c	Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.06e	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06d	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06f	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06g	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06h	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06i	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06j	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.06k	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.06.
06.07	Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08.	No	0	0		No. Tailwater is not used in the growing operation.
06.07a	Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07c	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the tail water system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07d	Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07e	Are microbial tests conducted, including Generic E.coli on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.07g	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07k	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.07m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 06.07.
06.08	Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary?	N/A	0	0		N/A.
06.09	Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Irrigation equipment was not observed in storage.

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. The Pesticide Application Record from Mainas Farms, LLC and the Policy & Procedure for Application Mix Water from Sun Valley Applicators and Farm Aviation, Inc. were available for 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. Not observed during audit.
07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	Yes	5	5		Yes. The Pesticide Application Record from Mainas Farms, LLC and the Equipment Cleaning Policy & Procedure from Sun Valley Applicators and Farm Aviation, Inc. were 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. Not observed during audit.
07.03	Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified?	Yes	10	10		Yes. George Mainas PAC #PA-13-0457X exp Dec 2010; James Hurt PCA #71529 exp 31 Dec 2010.
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. Sun Valley Applicators employees are CDPR and EPA trained and are under direct supervision of trained personnel. Mainas Farms employees' training records for Certified PA were completed 16 Jul, 13 Aug, and 23 Jul 2010.
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. A pesticide application recording program is completed.
07.05a	Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Crop protection application records were available through 2 Nov 2010 for review.
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		Yes. Crop protection used is registered in the US with the EPA.
07.06a	Does the country of production allow the use of crop protection materials that are registered for the target crop in another country, as long as the use of this material does not contravene any prevailing national and local laws in the destination country (e.g. maximum residue limit, banned lists, etc.)? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A.
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.
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. Pre-harvest intervals are adhered to and documented on the spray report.
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. Re-entry intervals are established, followed and documented on the spray report.
07.10	When crop protection applications occur, does posting take place on area of treatment according to prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines?	N/A	0	0		N/A.
07.11	To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Drift is avoided when necessary and documented on the spray report.
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. Crop protection containers are not stored on property.
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. The Pesticide Application Record from Mainas Farms, LLC and Equipment Calibration Policy & Procedure from Sun Valley Applicators and Farm Aviation, Inc. were available for review.
07.13a	Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Did not observe during audit.

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. The policy regarding ill employees is documented in SOP 09-01 r, s, t.
08.02	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds?	Yes	10	10		Yes. The policy on employees with wounds is covered in SOP 09-01 m.
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. The blood policy is documented in SOP 09-01 n.
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. Prohibited eating, drinking, gum chewing, and tobacco use are documented in SOP 09-01 e, p and Apio's GAP Manual section VIII,o Field Personnel.
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. Food safety training was conducted 18 Oct 2010.
08.06	Are there operational toilet facilities provided? If NO, go to 8.07. If this question is answered No, the audit will result in an automatic failure.	Yes	20	20		Yes(Verbal). Toilet facilities are provided when harvesting is in operation.
08.06a	Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.06.
08.06b	Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.06.
08.06c	Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.06.
08.06d	Do toilet facilities have visuals or signs, written in the appropriate languages, reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.06.
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.06.
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)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.06.
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?	N/A	0	0		Yes. Prime Ag Sanitation SOP: Field Sanitation-Cleaning of Portable Restrooms was available for review.
08.07	Is there evidence of fecal contamination in proximity to the growing area or any storage areas? (This refer to a single account of human or domestic animal fecal matter and/or systematic discoveries of wild animal manure) If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	No	20	20		No. Fecal contamination was not observed during the audit.
08.08	Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09	Yes	15	15		Yes(Verbal). Hand washing facilities are provided when harvesting is in operation.
08.08a	Are the hand washing facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.08.
08.08b	Are hand wash stations clearly visible (e.g. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.08.
08.08c	Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.08.
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)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.08.
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. SOP 09-01a documents the hand washing policy.
08.09	Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10	Yes	10	10		Yes(Verbal). Potable water is provided when harvesting is in operation.
08.09a	If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 08.09.
08.10	Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly?	Yes	5	5		Yes(Verbal). First aid kit is available in the Supervisors' vehicles (not available at time of audit).
08.11	Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations?	Yes	5	5		Yes(Verbal). Trash cans are provided when harvesting is in operation.
08.12	Are there any foreign material issues observed that are or could be potential risks to the product in the growing area (e.g jewelry)?	No	5	5		No. Foreign material issues were not observed in the growing area.

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		Yes. Specified access roads control vehicle access to the growing area.
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	No. Restriction signs are not posted.
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	No. Ranch-level roads are not restricted.
09.04	Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. The canals are not designed to prohibit tampering.
09.05	Are grounds and facilities monitored by either in house or contracted personnel?	Yes	5	5		Yes. The ranch is monitored by in-house employees.
09.06	Are staff members instructed to note and report suspicious activity?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Suspicious activity is reported to James Mainas.
09.07	Are high risk areas (e.g. spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds) monitored?	N/A	0	0		N/A. High risk areas are not located on the property.
09.08	Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Equipment is examined prior to use.
09.09	Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Security training was completed 18 Oct 2010.
09.10	Is education material related to security made available?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. Education material was not available at the time of the audit.
09.11	Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? If No, go to 9.12	N/A	0	0		N/A. Ag chemicals are not stored on-site.
09.11a	Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Refer to 09.11.
09.12	Are all personal materials kept away from the harvest and packaging of the harvesting operation?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Harvest not in operation at time of the audit.

PrimusLabs Audit (133535) Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1
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 Sun Coast Farms, LLC Contact:Jennifer Morse Address: Mill #202 Santa Maria California 93455 United States Phone Number: 831-484-8884 Email(s):foodsafety@suncoastfarms.com
Grower(s)	Mainas Farms Contact:Christopher Stergios Address: 1535 Barbara Worth Rd. Holtville California 92250 United States Phone Number: 760-356-4832 Email(s):chris@mainasfarms.com
Ranch(s)	Ash 112, 112A, 112B Address: 1535 Barbara Worth Road Holtville California 92250 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):	James Mainas
Location/City:	Holtville
State:	California
Country:	United States
Date Audit Started:	11/08/2010 10:00
Date Audit Finished:	11/08/2010 11:00
Commodity(ies):	Broccoli, Cauliflower
Auditor:	Amanda May (PrimusLabs Auditors)
Audit Percentage Score:	99%
Announced Audit?	Yes
Audit Scope:	Review food safety documentation and observe implementation on a broccoli and cauliflower ranch operation with canal water irrigation.
Audit Entered By:	Amanda May
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude:	Length:
	32° 45' 8"	115° 25' 51"
	32° 45' 31"	115° 25' 51"
	32° 45' 33"	115° 26' 22"

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	52
		Possible Points	52
		Percent Score	100%
	Irrigation/Water Use	Score	97
		Possible Points	104
		Percent Score	93%
	Crop Protection	Score	160
		Possible Points	160
		Percent Score	100%
	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	Score	155
		Possible Points	155
		Percent Score	100%
	Total	Score	575
		Possible Points	582
		Percent Score	99%