| Category | Question
Number | Question | Possible
Points | Given Answer | Given
Points | Auditor Comment | Corrective Action Response | Corrective Action Comment |
| Good Manufacturing Practices | 1.4.1 | Are all exposed materials (product, packaging etc.) protected from overhead contamination (e.g. ladders, motors, condensation, lubricants, walkways, loose panels, degrading insulation, etc.)? | 15 | Major Deficiency | 5 | Attention to the blown insulation in coolers that is subject to degradation. | We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s) | As of Jan. 1, 2010, the blown insulation is inspected daily to monitor degradation. We have also implemented an SOP to
follow should we experience any overhead contamination. The insulation is also painted yearly as a part of our preventative
maintenance program. |
| Good Manufacturing Practices | 1.6.3 | Does equipment design and condition (e.g. smooth surfaces, smooth weld seams, non-toxic materials, no wood) facilitate effective cleaning and maintenance? | 15 | Major Deficiency | 5 | Attention to wooden guides in forced air coolers used for keeping pallets straight. | We will fully complete the corrective action(s) | The wooden guides in the forced air coolers will be removed completely. |
| Good Manufacturing Practices | 1.9.1 | Are all lights in the production, product storage areas, packaging storage areas and maintenance shops intact and protected? | 15 | Major Deficiency | 5 | Dock lights and about 10% of the lights on forklifts were not protected. | We have fully completed the corrective action(s) | All unprotected lights have been replaced with protected ones. The unprotected lights have been disposed of and we will no
longer purchase any unprotected lights. |
| Good Manufacturing Practices | 1.9.8 | Are doors to the outside pest proof? | 5 | Minor Deficiency | 3 | Doors have cracks, which can allow pests to enter the facility. | We will fully complete the corrective action(s) | We will replace and/or add seals to exterior doors in order to seal doors completely. |
| Good Manufacturing Practices | 1.9.11 | Are exterior walls free of holes to exclude pests? Are pipes, vents, air ducts designed and protected in order to prevent pest entry e.g. by using fine mesh? | 5 | Minor Deficiency | 3 | Attention to holes in the walls of the dry storage area. | We will fully complete the corrective action(s) | We will thoroughly examine this area of the facility utilizing a light differential test to determine if there are any holes along
the base of the building. If a hole is found, it will be repaired immediately in order to maintain the integrity of the building. |
| Food Security | 3.1.1 | Are the facility external areas and vulnerable entry points (i.e. those that are not permanently locked) surrounded by security fencing? | 5 | Non-Compliance | 0 | No. The facility does not have security fencing. | We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s) | All entry points are either locked or human monitored at all times. We will not add security fencing to the property due to
cost. |
| New Questions ( Not part of overall Food Safety percentage) | 5.1.7 | Are all cuts and wounds covered with waterproof detectable blue bandages (Band Aids) that contain a metal strip? | 5 | Non-Compliance | 0 | No. Blue bandages with metal strips are not being used. | We have fully completed the corrective action(s) | All bandages have been replaced with waterproof detectable blue bandages that contain a metal strip. |