Severity A Answers
Category Name	Question No.	Audit Question	Recommendations	Auditor Comments
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	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.	There should be a written procedure supported by visual evidence that if product has come into contact with blood, all affected product must be destroyed. If labor is supplied by a contractor a copy of the policy should be available.	No. There is no a documented and implemented procedure in place requiring for all commodities that come in contact with blood to be destroyed.

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?	No	0	5	Personalized GAP manuals should be developed for each growing area(s) detailing all aspects of the growing operation (e.g. ground history, adjacent land, crop nutrition, water use, crop protection, employee hygiene expectations).	No. There is no a manual covering the ground history, adjacent land, water use, employee hygiene expectations. Just crop protection records.
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)?	No	0	7	At least a pre-season assessment and then later a full GAP ranch self assessment should be on file. More frequent verifications may be necessary depending on the type of crop, ranch/field location and associated risk pressures. Surveys are designed to identify problems and/or situations which need improvement in advance (maintenance of documentation etc.). Records should show where corrective actions have been made.	No. No self audit was performed for the ranch.

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?	No	0	15	Coding details (farm name, farm number, block of the growing area (s), etc.) should be in sufficient detail to enable trace back and trace forward through the distribution system. Details of the coding need to be tied to the record keeping system (e.g., pesticide, fertilizer records, microbiological testing reports).	No. Romeo Tancioco declares the ranch is divided in 6 blocks. No maps were 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, according to the information, the farm has been used only for growing food crops for human.
03.02	Has the growing area(s) been used for any non-agricultural functions? If No, go to 3.03	No	7	7		No, Romeo Tancioco declares during the audit, the growing area has been used only for agricultural purpose.
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
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, Romeo Tancioco verbal confirmation during the audit, the growing area has not been used animal husbandry or grazing land for animals.
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
03.04	Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?	No	20	20		No. no evidence of animal presence and or animal activity in the audited 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, according to Romeo T., no flooding has occurred on the growing area since the previous season.
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
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
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 ranch is in transition to organic.
03.06a	Is current certification by an accredited organic certification organization on file and available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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. Is not a new purchase or lease.

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 adjacent land to the growing area is not dedicated to livestock production, also ranches.
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
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		Yes. Chickens in a cage.
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.)?	Yes	15	15		Yes. The chickens are in a cage, also there is a road.
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.	No	0	10	There is a written policy supported by visual evidence that domestic, livestock, or wild animals are not allowed in the growing area as well as any packaging, sanitizer, or equipment storage areas. Animals of significant risk include deer, wild pigs, cattle, goats and sheep.	No. There is no a writing policy.
04.02c	Are measures in place to reduce or limit the animal intrusion (i.e., monitoring field perimeter for signs of intrusion)?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Monitoring of the perimeter made by the supervisor of the ranch.
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, At the moment of the audit there was no animal manure piles, compost, biosolids or similar at the 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
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
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 situated in a higher risk location.
04.04a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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		No at the time of the audit there was no evidence of human matter on the adjacent land.

Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
05.01	Is untreated human sewage sludge used in the growing cycle? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	No	20	20		No, Untreated human sewage sludge is not used on the growing cycle.
05.02	Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03	No	0	0		No. Romeo T. declares no compost is been used at the ranch in this season.
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
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
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
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, biosolids are no used in this field operation.
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
05.03b	Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
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
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 in the field operation.
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
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
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
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
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, Other non synthetic treatments are not used in this field operation.
05.05a	Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
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
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. There is no soil amendments used at the ranch.
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
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
05.07	Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08	No	0	0	Examples of manufactured inorganic fertilizers include ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, chemically synthesized urea, etc.	No. No inorganic fertilizers are used.
05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A
05.07b	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or some other documents from the inorganic fertilizer supplier(s) that specifies the source of all the ingredients including inert materials?	N/A	0	0		N/A
05.08	If fertilizers and/or fertilizer containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination to the growing area(s) or any of water sources?	Yes	3	3		Yes. Fertilizers were store in a manner to prevent contamination.

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. They do not use dry land 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
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
06.01c	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.01d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.01e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.01f	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.02	Is the water used for the growing operation sourced from Municipal or District water pipeline systems? If No, go to 6.03	Yes	0	0		Yes. The water is source from city water.
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.	No	0	20	Microbial water testing including Generic E.coli should occur on a routine basis. All water sources should be tested that are used for direct contact with the edible portion of a crop as well as non-contact water sources. The score for this question is "No" if test records are older than 12 months.	No. microbiological tests are not performed by the company.
06.02b	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.02c	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	No	0	10	There should be documented procedures in place detailing how water samples are taken in the field including stating how samples should be identified i.e. clearly naming the location that the sample was taken, the water source and the date (this is important in order to be able to calculate geometric means). Samples should be taken at a point as close to the point of use as possible where water contacts the crop, so as to test both the water source and the water distribution system.	No. There is no a written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols.
06.02d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	No	0	10	Written procedures (SOPs) should exist covering corrective measures not only for the discovery of unsuitable or abnormal water results but also as a preparation on how to handle such findings.	No. There is no a written procedures (SOPs) covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results.
06.02e	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.02f	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.	Yes. Micro irrigation is used.
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
06.02h	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	No	0	0		No, crops are not irrigated by flood or furrow system.
06.02i	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.
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. Water is not source from wells.
06.03a	Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.03b	Is the well designed to prevent contamination?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.03f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.03g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.03h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.03i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.03j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.03l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.03m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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. Water is not sourced from reservoirs.
06.04a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.04b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.04d	Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.04f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.04g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.04h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.04i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.04j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.04l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.04m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from canals, rivers, ditches, or other open flowing water systems? If No, go to 6.06	No	0	0		No. Water is not sourced from canals, rivers, ditches, or other open flowing water systems.
06.05a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05b	Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05c	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05d	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05e	Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05f	Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.05h	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05g	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.05h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05i	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05j	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05k	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05l	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05m	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.05n	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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, The water used in the growing are is not reclaimed.
06.06a	Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.06b	Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.06d	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.06e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.06f	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.06g	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.06h	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.06j	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.06k	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.07	Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08.	No	0	0		No, Tail water system is not used on the growing area.
06.07a	Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.07b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
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
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
06.07f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.07g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.07h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.07i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.07j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
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
06.07l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.07m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A
06.08	Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary?	No	0	10	Irrigation systems should utilize effective devices which can minimize the potential risk of accidentally allowing any injected chemical/fertilize to flow back into the irrigation well, surface water source, or to discharge onto the land where not intended.	No. Romeo T. declares they don't have a back flow prevention system.
06.09	Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground?	N/A	0	0		N/A. No irrigation equipment were observed at the ranch.

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?	No	0	5	Mixing and loading crop protection materials should be done as prescribed by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines. All agricultural chemical additions, dilutions, etc. should be performed safely and within a distance where land and any water source may not be affected.	No. There is no a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials.
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
07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	No	0	5	Rinsing and cleaning of all crop protection equipment should be done as prescribed by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines. Care should be taken so that such activities are performed safely and within a distance where land and water sources may not be affected.	No. There is no a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment.
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
07.03	Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified?	No	0	10	Current valid certificates, licenses, another form of proof of training recognized by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines should be available for the individual(s) making decisions on crop protection (e.g. choice of crop protection materials, application timings, rates etc.).	No. Romeo Tancioco declares they follow the neighbor's (organic apples ranch) recommendation. No documentation that shows the individual making decisions for crop protection are qualified.
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. Romeo Tancioco, private applicator certificate. PASCR0809, Dec 17.
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. growing operation follow a pesticide application recording program.
07.05a	Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review?	Yes	15	15		Yes, records from last year and this season were available to review. It include the amount used, application method, date, field, active ingredient, size of treatment area.
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. Dipel DF and Microthiol Dispers were reviewed.
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.	Yes	20	20		Yes, They have labels of the products and a chart with the information of the products authorized was available during the audit.
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, according to the documentation reviewed during the audit, the crop protection products are applied according to its label. The doses indicated at the label are maintained.
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, according to the documentation reviewed during the audit, the grower is adhering to pre-harvest intervals.
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 established as required by the pesticide label.
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. Romeo T. declares they follow national/ local standards and guidelines. Auditor did not ask for documentation as a evidence.
07.11	To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Activity was not observed during the audit,
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?	Yes	10	10		Yes. containers are stored on the property in a manner to prevent contamination and disposed of responsibly.
07.13	Have documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment (e.g. calibration procedures, inspections, replacement)?	No	0	10	Procedures may include regular calibration, verifications, replacement, and maintenance of the crop protection equipment.	No. The is no documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment e.g. calibration of the sprayer. No records were available.
07.13a	Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Equipment was observed is good working conditions.

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?	No	0	10	There should be a written policy supported by visual evidence that employees who appear to be physically ill or become ill while working are prohibited from contact with product. If labor is supplied by a contractor, a copy of the policy and/or procedures should be available.	No. there is no a documented and implemented policy for dealing with employees who appear to be physically ill, or become ill while working.
08.02	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds?	No	0	10	There should be a written policy supported by visual evidence that employees with exposed boils, sores, infected wounds, or any other source of abnormal contamination should be prohibited from contact with product. All bandages must be covered with a non-porous covering such as latex or plastic gloves. If labor is supplied by a contractor, a copy of the procedures should be available.	No. There is no a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds.
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.	No	0	20	There should be a written procedure supported by visual evidence that if product has come into contact with blood, all affected product must be destroyed. If labor is supplied by a contractor a copy of the policy should be available.	No. There is no a documented and implemented procedure in place requiring for all commodities that come in contact with blood to be destroyed.
08.04	Does the growing operation have documented and implemented policies prohibiting eating, drinking (including gum chewing) using tobacco in the growing area?	No	0	10	There should be a written policy supported by visual evidence that eating (including chewing gum, drinking (other than drinking water (avoiding glass)) and tobacco use must be restricted to areas away from the growing area. If labor is supplied by a contractor, a copy of the policy should be available.	No. There is no a documented and implemented policies prohibiting eating, drinking (including gum chewing) using tobacco in the growing area.
08.05	Is there a food safety hygiene training program covering new and existing employees and are there records of these training events?	No	0	15	There should be a formal training program to inform employees of the current policies and requirements of the company regarding hygiene. Frequency should be at the start of the season and then at some topics covered at least quarterly, but ideally monthly. Training material covering the content of the company policies and requirements regarding hygiene should be available.	No. there is no a food safety hygiene training program covering new and existing employees and are there records of these training events.
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.
08.06a	Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	N/A	0	0		Yes. 5 minutes walking distance of all employees.
08.06b	Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area?	N/A	0	0		Yes. is in a suitable location to prevent contamination
08.06c	Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees?	Yes	5	5		Yes. One bathroom for 3 employees.
08.06d	Do toilet facilities have visuals or signs, written in the appropriate languages, reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work?	Yes	2	2		Yes, Sign were posted.
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?	No	0	10	Toilets should be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Servicing records (either contracted or in-house) should be available for review showing toilet cleaning, servicing and stocking is occurring regularly. Toilet paper should be available at each toilet location and maintained in a hygienic manner (held on rolls, not be placed in urinals or on the floor). Soiled tissue should not placed in trash cans and/or on the floor.	No. Records were not available.
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. Is a bathroom with a septic tank.
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		N/A. Is a bathroom with a septic tank. (no portable sanitation service)
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, no evidence of human fecal contamination in the growing areas seen during the audit.
08.08	Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09	Yes	15	15		Yes, hand washing stations are provided.
08.08a	Are the hand washing facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes.
08.08b	Are hand wash stations clearly visible (e.g. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers?	No	0	0	So employee's hand washing activities can be verified, hand wash stations should be clearly visible (i.e. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers.	No. Hand washing station is inside the bathroom.
08.08c	Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can?	No	0	5	All hand washing facilities must be stocked with soap. Liquid/foam/powder with single use pump dispenser method preferred over communal bar type. To reduce the spreading of germs, single-use towels available at all hand washing facilities. Are trash cans provided for soiled paper towels.	No. There is no soap and paper towels.
08.08d	Are the hand wash stations designed and being maintained to prevent contamination onto the growing area ( i.e. spent water does not go straight to the ground)?	Yes	5	5		Yes. is a permanent bathroom (no portable)
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)?	No	0	10	There should be a written policy supported by visual evidence that employees are required to wash their hands prior to beginning work, after breaks, after using the toilets etc. Other times when hand washing might be appropriate especially if around the growing crop include after using a tissue, after touching chemicals and at any point where hands maybe contaminated with a substance that if this substance was to come into contact with the edible portion of the crop, it would be a food safety concern.	No. there is no 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).
08.09	Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10	Yes	10	10		Yes. Fresh potable water is provided.
08.09a	If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition?	N/A	0	0		N/A
08.10	Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly?	No	0	5	There should be a first-aid kit available that is stocked with inventory (e.g. disposable gloves, bandages) and accessible for employees. All date coded materials are within expiry dates.	No. First aid kit were not available.
08.11	Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations?	Yes	5	5		Yes, there were no trash at the field during the inspection.
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, no foreign material issues were observed during the audit.

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 road.
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. There is no postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately.
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. Entrance to the ranch is restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc
09.04	Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?	Yes	5	5		Yes. water source is secured.
09.05	Are grounds and facilities monitored by either in house or contracted personnel?	Yes	5	5		Yes. in house employee monitored the ranch.
09.06	Are staff members instructed to note and report suspicious activity?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. No training were available.
09.07	Are high risk areas (e.g. spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds) monitored?	Yes	5	5		Yes. storage is monitored by the inhouse employee.
09.08	Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Romeo T declares they checked it.
09.09	Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. no training were available for review.
09.10	Is education material related to security made available?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. No education material related to security was available
09.11	Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? If No, go to 9.12	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. No inventory records were available.
09.11a	Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory?	N/A	0	0		N/A
09.12	Are all personal materials kept away from the harvest and packaging of the harvesting operation?	Yes	5	5		Yes. no issues were observed during the audit.

PrimusLabs Audit (289906) Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1
Grower(s)	Rancho Manzana Contact:William J Codiga Address: 936 East Lake Avenue Watsonville California 95076 United States Phone Number: 831-419-0334 Email(s):Markfailor@sbcglobal.net
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):	Mark Failor
Location/City:	Watsonville
State:	California
Country:	United States
Date Audit Started:	08/19/2015 14:00
Date Audit Finished:	08/19/2015 16:00
Commodity(ies):	Apples
Auditor:	Jessica Espejo (PrimusLabs Auditors)
Audit Percentage Score:	0% (This Audit Failed because there was (were) 1 severity A answers.)
Announced Audit?	Yes
Audit Scope:	The Ranch is dedicated to the production of Apples, transition to organic. The water is source from the city. The chemical and fertilizers applications are made by the company.
Audit Entered By:	Jessica Espejo

Audit Scoring Summary
	Self Inspection	Score	0
		Possible Points	12
		Percent Score	0%
	Traceability	Score	0
		Possible Points	15
		Percent Score	0%
	Ground History	Score	34
		Possible Points	34
		Percent Score	100%
	Adjacent Land Use	Score	80
		Possible Points	90
		Percent Score	89%
	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	Score	38
		Possible Points	38
		Percent Score	100%
	Irrigation/Water Use	Score	0
		Possible Points	50
		Percent Score	0%
	Crop Protection	Score	160
		Possible Points	190
		Percent Score	84%
	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	Score	97
		Possible Points	192
		Percent Score	51%
	Total	Score	0 (This Audit Failed because there was (were) 1 severity A answers.)
		Possible Points	621
		Percent Score	0% (This Audit Failed because there was (were) 1 severity A answers.)