Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 136757 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC, River Ranch Fresh Foods, Dole, Church Brothers, LLC
Ranch: Carol Land
Grower: Sabor Farms
Audit Date: 12/08/2010 Auditor: Sonny Pulido  
Audit Score: 95% Contact Person: Jon Dinsmore, Louis Huerta & Lauren  
Product(s): Lettuce, Romaine,Cilantro,Lettuce, Red Leaf,Lettuce, Green Leaf,Endive,Escaroles / Broad-Leaf Endives,Mixed Greens
Audit Scope: Ranch Audit-Observe ranch food safety implementation on vegetable production. Reviewed self-assessment, fertilizer application records, water microbiological results for canal water, spray application records and employee hygiene records. Note: Observed Foothill thinning #17 Baltazar Galvez crew at thet time of the audit.
Category
Question
Number
Question
Possible
Points
Given Answer
Given
Points
Auditor Comment
Corrective Action Response
Corrective Action Comment
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
10
Yes
0
Yes. There was evidence of animals tracks inside North Block 3.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Coyote tracks were observed in the growing area. The area was inspected and concluded that it was free of any further animal intrusion. It was also deemed to be a rare occurrence as no domestic animals live near the growing area. The block will continue to be monitored throughout the season to ensure ranch safety.
Adjacent Land Use
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.)?
15
No
0
No Physical measures are no in place around the growing area.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Fencing has not been placed completely around the block due to the rarity of animal activity. TopFlavor Farms has individuals who work hard to prevent bird and animal activity around the growing area with noise makers and mylar streamers. The block will continue to be monitored to ensure product safety.
Food Security
09.03
Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?
5
No
0
No. It was observed ranch did not have a gate at the entrance.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
While gates are not in place at all of the ranch entrances, no trespassing signs are visible at those locations.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.05c
Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?
7
Yes
0
Yes. Animals do have access to the canal water.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Animals will have potential access to the irrigation water as it is an open water system that travels through the valley.
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
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)?
5
Yes
0
Yes. It was observed jackets inside the growing area at the time of the audit.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Jackets were observed in the furrow of the field. The jackets were removed immediately and the foreman was reminded of the GAPs and expectations to ensure safe product.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore34
Possible Points34
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore65
Possible Points90
Percent Score72%
Fertilizer/Crop NutritionScore52
Possible Points52
Percent Score100%
Irrigation/Water UseScore77
Possible Points84
Percent Score92%
Crop ProtectionScore170
Possible Points170
Percent Score100%
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)Score227
Possible Points232
Percent Score98%
TotalScore652
Possible Points689
Percent Score95%