Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 90622 Audit Type: Ranch v07.04    Customer: NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC, Ippolito International, LP, Classic Salads/Classic Baby Vegetable
Ranch: Eucalyptus 82
Grower: ASA Farms
Audit Date: 10/28/2008 Auditor: Javier Sollozo  
Audit Score: 91% Contact Person: Carson Braga  
Product(s): Lettuce, Romaine,Lettuce, Mix
Audit Scope: Audit scope includes a review of the required food safety files, and a visual survey of the field operations only.
Category
Question
Number
Question
Possible
Points
Given Answer
Given
Points
Auditor Comment
Corrective Action Response
Corrective Action Comment
Crop Protection
07.01
Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials?
5
No
0
No. Policies and detailed procedures for the safe mixing and loading of crop protection materials are not on file and available for review. [Company contracted outside].
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
No Comments
Crop Protection
07.02
Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?
5
No
0
No. Policy was not available for review. [Company contracted outside].
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
No Comments
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?
15
No
0
No. Documentation was not available for review. [Company contracted outside].
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
No Comments
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)?
10
No
0
No. Calibration, sanitation procedures/events are not documented. [Company contracted outside].
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
No Comments
Irrigation/Water Use
06.05c
Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?
7
Yes
0
Yes. However, no issues seen during the tour. Auditor observed two palm trees located too close to one side of the service canal: no bird activity during the visit.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
No Comments
Irrigation/Water Use
06.05d
Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source?
10
No
0
No. Auditor observed trash improperly disposed inside of one of the service canals [Canal was empty during the visit].
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
No Comments
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
08.10
Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly?
5
No
0
No. First-aid kit was improperly maintained: no gloves.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
No Comments
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
08.11
Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations?  
5
No
0
No. Trash receptacle for restroom units was not provided.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
No Comments

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore34
Possible Points34
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore60
Possible Points60
Percent Score100%
Fertilizer/Crop NutritionScore83
Possible Points83
Percent Score100%
Irrigation/Water UseScore87
Possible Points104
Percent Score84%
Crop ProtectionScore145
Possible Points180
Percent Score81%
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)Score222
Possible Points232
Percent Score96%
TotalScore658
Possible Points720
Percent Score91%

Food Security Scoring Summary
Food SecurityScore45
Possible Points45
Percent Score100%
TotalScore45
Possible Points45
Percent Score100%