Result Information for Audit Number: 80423 Customer: Apio, Inc. Ranch: Ranch 22 (Zest Farms) Grower: Zest Farms Produce List: Broccoli Crew Name Or Number: N/A Foreman Or Contact Person: Hector Zepeda/Richard Uranga City / Location: Audit Start: 04/21/2008 08:00 Audit End: 04/21/2008 12:00 Audit Score In Percentage: 72% Average Primus Score: 97%
Severity	Category	Question Number	Question	Desired Answer	Possible Score	Given Answer	Your Score	Recommendation
C	Adjacent Land Use	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	Yes	0	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.
C	Self Inspection	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	No	0	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.
C	Food Security	09.02	Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?	Yes	5	No	0	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
C	Food Security	09.03	Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?	Yes	5	No	0	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
C	Food Security	09.04	Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?	Yes	5	No	0	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
C	Food Security	09.07	Are high risk areas (e.g. spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds) monitored?	Yes	5	No	0	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
C	Food Security	09.08	Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use?	Yes	5	No	0	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
C	Food Security	09.09	Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records?	Yes	5	No	0	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
C	Crop Protection	07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	Yes	5	No	0	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.
C	Crop Protection	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	No	0	Current valid certificates, licenses, or another form of proof of training recognized by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines should be available for supervisors/ workers handling, mixing/loading/and applying crop protection products .
C	Crop Protection	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	No	0	Procedures may include regular calibration, verifications, replacement, and maintenance of the crop protection equipment.
C	Crop Protection	07.13a	Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order?	Yes	10	No	0	All equipment used in crop protection applications should be in good working order so correct applications can be made thus reducing potential crop contamination or drift issues.
C	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	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?	Yes	10	No	0	Records should legible and at least detail date of application, type of fertilizer, amount , method of application (drip, bulk, etc.), and operator name. There should be sufficient identification information in the records that would make it possible to trace an application back to the site if needed.
C	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	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?	Yes	20	No	0	There should be Certificate(s) of Analysis and/or letters of guarantee from the fertilizer supplier, stating that the materials they are supplying are free from animal products and/or animal manures.
C	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	Yes	10	No	0	Records should be legible and at least detail date of application, type of fertilizer, amount, method of application (drip, bulk, etc.), and operator name. There should be sufficient identification information in the records that would make it possible to trace an application back to the site if needed.
C	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	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	No	0	Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or other formal documentation from the fertilizer manufacturer's or supplier(s) should be current and state any inert or active ingredient substances used as "fillers" (e.g., clay pellets, granular limestone).
C	Irrigation/Water Use	06.03b	Is the well designed to prevent contamination?	Yes	10	No	0	If wells are used they must be designed to prevent contamination. Closed wells should be sealed and protected against contamination issues.
C	Irrigation/Water Use	06.03c	Is it evident that the well(s) is free from contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of wells?	Yes	10	No	0	A routine maintenance and program should be in place that includes removal of all inappropriate materials (e.g. plant material, trash, animal carcasses). Filtration, disinfection systems, etc. also may be part of the measures taken to minimize contamination. Well heads should be free from cracks in the concrete.
C	Irrigation/Water Use	06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	Yes	7	No	0	"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. Any well "shocking" should be recorded. The appropriate support documentation should be available for review.
C	Irrigation/Water Use	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	Yes	20	No	0	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.
C	Irrigation/Water Use	06.03g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	No	0	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.
C	Irrigation/Water Use	06.09	Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground?	Yes	10	No	0	Irrigation equipment that is not in use should be stored in a hygienic manner, free of pest contamination and clean. Growers should check the unused irrigation periodically to make sure that it has not become a pest harborage area or become dirty due to rains.
C	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	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	No	0	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.
C	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	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?	Yes	10	No	0	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.
C	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	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?	Yes	5	No	0	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.
C	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	08.08c	Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can?	Yes	5	No	0	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.