Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 112061 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: Bengard Ranch, Inc.
Ranch: South Cocopah, North Cocopah
Grower: Griffin Ranches
Audit Date: 11/09/2009 Auditor: Sonny Pulido  
Audit Score: 92% Contact Person: Mary Campbell  
Product(s): Lettuce, Iceberg
Audit Scope: Ranch Audit-Observe ranch food safety implementation on vegetable 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. There was 1 dogs restrained in proximity of the ranch. Note: South Cocopah Ranch
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Dog is restained inside a fenced area at residence, frequent inspection of the area confirms that the dog is kept inside the area.
Adjacent Land Use
04.02a
Have physical measures been put in place to restrain domestic animals, grazing lands, (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) and their waste from entering the growing area (e.g. vegetative strips, wind breaks, physical barriers, berms, fences, diversion ditches.)?
15
No
0
No. Physical measures are in place to restrain dog; however, at the time of the audit there was evidence of animal activity on the perimeter of the ranch.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
The activity and animal excrement found on south and farm road was identified as coyote feces, this feces was removed and daily monitoring inspections accur by various grower employees.
Adjacent Land Use
04.02c
Are measures in place to reduce or limit the animal intrusion (i.e., monitoring field perimeter for signs of intrusion)?
15
No
0
No. Monitoring did not take place on the day of the audit.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Daily monitoring inspections is conducted by ranch supervisors.
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 a gate at the entrance.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
The ncanals and canal roads to access the ranches are not private property, ranch management is trained for Food Sacurity.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.05c
Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?
7
Yes
0
Yes. Animals do haves access to the canals. Note: Monitoring canals does take place.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
A water sanitary is performed monthly, as well.
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
08.12
Are there any foreign material issues observed that are or could be potential risks to the product in the growing area (e.g jewelry)?
5
Yes
0
Yes. There was litter around a house adjacent to the ranch (note: it is in the process of being cleaned). Lots near the litter 157 and 152 of the East McDaniel Ranch. Also, there was debris from the HWY 95 lots 151 and 152 had litter from the road.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
This statement refers to a different ranch.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore34
Possible Points34
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore50
Possible Points90
Percent Score56%
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)Score227
Possible Points232
Percent Score98%
TotalScore637
Possible Points689
Percent Score92%