Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 148554 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc., Dole, Church Brothers, LLC, Sunridge Farms Inc DBA Coastline
Ranch: Home (Merrill Farms), Jacks (Merrill Farms)
Grower: Merril Farms
Audit Date: 06/23/2011 Auditor: Rebeca Perez  
Audit Score: 94% Contact Person: Caitlin Soto  
Product(s): Broccoli,Celery,Cauliflower,Lettuce, Butter,Lettuce, Head,Lettuce Romaine Hearts,Lettuce, Leaf,Organic Broccoli,Organic Cauliflower,Organic Lettuce, Romaine,Organic Strawberry, Conventional,Organic Celery
Audit Scope: Field production, GAP policies and procedures, fertiliser applications, employees training, water sources and toilets for field production.
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. Domestic animal was observed during the audit (Dog)
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
We allow dogs as long as they are fenced in at the houses not the growing grounds. Corrective actions such buffer zones will be implemented in case there's any intrusion.
Ground History
03.04
Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?
20
Yes
0
Yes. During the audit turkeys were observed in the growing area, flags were place in the ranch were fecal matter was found as a "not harvest zone", done per Caitlin Soto, responsible person for ranch food safety program.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Proper buffer zones were established at the time of the audit. Harvesting company is responsible to do a risk assessment daily prior harvesting in case there's additional areas to buffer/intrusion and to respect flagged zones.
Food Security
09.01
Are measures taken to control vehicle access to the growing area? (specified access roads, furrows, etc)?
5
No
0
No. The farm do not have control vehicle access to the growing area.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
We do have "no trespassing" signage on every entrance.
Food Security
09.11
Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? If No, go to 9.12
5
No
0
No. The inventory is not available at the time of the audit.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
We will look into a proper agricultural chemicalinventory.
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?
10
No
0
No. During the audit bird nest were observed in the well pump house.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
It is illegal (migrotory bird act) to take down barn swallows' nests once they have been started.
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?
10
No
0
No. Toilet not clean at the time of the visit. Toilets are rented to an external company, records of cleaning are available for review.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Contracted toilet company was called to service ranch unit and reminded to record service date on log behind unit door.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore14
Possible Points34
Percent Score41%
Adjacent Land UseScore80
Possible Points90
Percent Score89%
Fertilizer/Crop NutritionScore115
Possible Points115
Percent Score100%
Irrigation/Water UseScore92
Possible Points102
Percent Score90%
Crop ProtectionScore194
Possible Points194
Percent Score100%
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)Score222
Possible Points232
Percent Score96%
TotalScore744
Possible Points794
Percent Score94%