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Result Information for Audit Number:
71013 Customer: Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc/CA Ranch: Echols Ranch Grower: Nickerson Farms Produce List: Cauliflower Crew Name Or Number: N/A Foreman Or Contact Person: Bob Pasquinelli City / Location: Yuma Audit Start: 10/15/2007 10:50 Audit End: 10/15/2007 16:30 Audit Score In Percentage: 93% Average Primus Score: 97% |
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| 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 | Examples include chicken coops, dogs, horses, homes with hobby farms, wild pigs etc. Auditor must consider the maturity stage and type of crop involved. For example, pig activity around a ground level berry crop is different from a high level tree crop. | |||||||
| 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)? | 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. | |||||||
| Are measures taken to control vehicle access to the growing area? (specified access roads, furrows, etc)? | http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf | |||||||
| Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately? | http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf | |||||||
| Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.? | http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf | |||||||
| Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering? | http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf | |||||||
| Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials? | 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. | |||||||
| Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | Animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) should not have access to the system due to the possibility of contamination occurrences. | |||||||
| Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review? | "Records" may include calendar books with commentary regarding what was checked, the condition, unusual occurrences, and any action taken. If using a disinfection injection system (e.g. chlorination), there should be monitoring logs completed on at least a daily basis. The appropriate support documentation should be available for review. | |||||||
| Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees? | Toilet facility placement should be within 1/4 mile or 5 minutes walking distance of where employees are located Or if more stringent, as per prevailing national/ local guidelines. | |||||||
| 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? | If self contained toilets are used, the toilet basins should be emptied, pumped, and cleaned in a manner to avoid contamination to product, packaging, equipment, and growing areas. Equipment used in emptying/pumping must be in good working order. A documented policy should exist and if occurring at the time of the verification, the policy should be followed. | |||||||