Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 134361 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: Sunridge Farms, River Ranch Fresh Foods
Ranch: Smilax (Benson Farms)
Grower: Benson Farms
Audit Date: 11/17/2010 Auditor: Sonny Pulido  
Audit Score: 98% Contact Person: Kevin Kenagy  
Product(s): Lettuce, Romaine,Lettuce, Head,Lettuce Romaine Hearts
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.
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. It was observed restrained goats adjacent to the ranch. Note: Restrained goats were observed adjacent to Blocks 59 & 65.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Goats are restrained in neighbors yard and behind appropriate fencing.
Food Security
09.02
Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?
5
No
0
No. There are "No Tresspassing" signs posted.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Signs are placed at entrances
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 will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Employees monitor ranch, there are no plans for gating ranch at this time.
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 will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
The canals are open water sources. We cannot change the water delivery system.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore44
Possible Points44
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore80
Possible Points90
Percent Score89%
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)Score232
Possible Points232
Percent Score100%
TotalScore682
Possible Points699
Percent Score98%