Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 132830 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: Vessey & Co., Inc., Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc.
Ranch: Pitardi 14, Pitardi 16
Grower: Vessey
Audit Date: 10/04/2010 Auditor: Mario Gutierrez  
Audit Score: 99% Contact Person: Cory Peeks  
Product(s): Organic Spinach
Audit Scope: Review of Good Agricultural Practices in a farming operation.
Category
Question
Number
Question
Possible
Points
Given Answer
Given
Points
Auditor Comment
Corrective Action Response
Corrective Action Comment
Food Security
09.02
Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?
5
No
0
No, signs are not available.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
All employees are trained to notify Management of unknown persons and suspicious activity on ranches. It is company policy that persons who do not have authorization to be on ranches will be asked to leave.
Food Security
09.03
Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?
5
No
0
No. Not available.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
It is company policy to secure roads as needed if trespassing becomes an issue.
Food Security
09.04
Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?
5
No
0
No. Since this is an open water source.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Open irrigation canals are industry standard in this area, and here are no practical control measures for the open irrigation canals at this time. All employees are trained to notify Management of unknown persons and suspicious activity on ranches. It is company policy that persons who do not have authorization to be on ranches will be asked to leave.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.05c
Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?
7
Yes
0
Yes, since this is an open area source, however, domestic, livestock or wild animals or evidence of them were not seen during the time of the audit close or inside canals or ditches.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Open irrigation canals are industry standard in this area, and here are no practical control measures for the open irrigation canals at this time. Dole requires monthly water tests and regular inspection of water sources to ensure that it is suitable for its intended use.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore34
Possible Points34
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore50
Possible Points50
Percent Score100%
Fertilizer/Crop NutritionScore97
Possible Points97
Percent Score100%
Irrigation/Water UseScore102
Possible Points109
Percent Score94%
Crop ProtectionScore160
Possible Points160
Percent Score100%
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)Score227
Possible Points227
Percent Score100%
TotalScore697
Possible Points704
Percent Score99%