Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 133656 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: Bengard Ranch, Inc., Pacific International Marketing/Dynasty Farms
Ranch: Peach 20th Street, Molina
Grower: Griffin Ranches
Audit Date: 11/12/2010 Auditor: Sonny Pulido  
Audit Score: 99% Contact Person: Mary Campbell  
Product(s): Lettuce, Romaine,Lettuce Romaine Hearts,Lettuce, Iceberg
Audit Scope: Ranch Audit-Observe ranch food safety implementation on vegetable production. Reviewed self-assessment, fertilizer application records, water microbiological results for canal water, spray application records and employee hygiene records. Note: Molina and Peach Street 20th are contigious ranches.
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. There were no "No Tresspassing" signs posted. Note: Auditee stated they are in the process of putting up their new signs for all their ranches.
We will fully complete the corrective action(s)
"No trespassing" signs are posted after heavy tractor work is completed on the ranch. Ranches that are located by subdivisions, high usage roadways or areas where pedestrians or animals may exercise have posted signs. All areas where signs are needed will be posted by 12/1/10.
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 have a gate at the entrance.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
All ranches do not have restricted gates, chains or guard stations. These are farm roads or public roads often shared by different growers and Yuma County Water Users personnel. Ranches are located by public roads and cannot be gated or chained. "No trespassing" signs have been or will be appropriately placed.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.05c
Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?
7
Yes
0
Yes. Animals do have access to the canal water.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Yuma County Water Users delivers water to these ranches and it sources from the Colorado River. It delivers in an open water canal system. Water sanitary surveys are completed monthly to ensure waterways are free of debris/trash, animal intrusion or any contaminants. Water is tested monthly for generic E. coli prior to planting and throughout growing period.

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 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)Score232
Possible Points232
Percent Score100%
TotalScore642
Possible Points649
Percent Score99%