Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 133075 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Ranch: Big Bend 26 (4)
Grower: Doug Mellon Farms, Inc.
Audit Date: 11/02/2010 Auditor: Amanda May  
Audit Score: 96% Contact Person: Joanne Kidd  
Product(s): Lettuce, Romaine
Audit Scope: Review food safety documentation and observe implementation on a 41.8 acre romaine ranch operation with canal water irrigation.
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. A coyote was seen on the adjacent ranch, approximately 200' from the growing area. A canal and a bank road separated the coyote from the growing area.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
The coyote in question would have had to cross two water filled ditches/canals and two roads to access the crops. These barriers are a sufficient deterrent according to the AZ LGMA.
Food Security
09.02
Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?
5
No
0
No. Restriction signs are not posted.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
We comply with the AZ LGMA Standards, and this is not mandated at this time.
Food Security
09.03
Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?
5
No
0
No. Ranch-level roads are not restricted.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
We comply with the AZ LGMA Standards, and this is not mandated at this time.
Food Security
09.04
Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?
5
No
0
No. The canals are not designed to prohibit tampering.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Yuma County is irrigated by an open canal irrigation system.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.05c
Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?
7
Yes
0
Yes. Animals have access to the canal.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Yuma County is irrigated by an open canal irrigation system
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
08.08e
Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy and procedure in place requiring employees to wash their hands (e.g. prior to beginning work, after breaks, after toilet use)?
10
No
0
No. The Standard for Hand Washing documents the hand washing policy, however it only states the employee must wash their hands after restroom use.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Our handwashing policy has been modified to include had washing before work and after breaks, as well as after using the toilet.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore34
Possible Points34
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore80
Possible Points90
Percent Score89%
Fertilizer/Crop NutritionScore52
Possible Points52
Percent Score100%
Irrigation/Water UseScore77
Possible Points84
Percent Score92%
Crop ProtectionScore160
Possible Points160
Percent Score100%
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)Score217
Possible Points227
Percent Score96%
TotalScore647
Possible Points674
Percent Score96%