Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 120389 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: River Ranch Fresh Foods, Apio, Inc., Ocean Mist Farms, Metz Fresh, LLC, Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc., Classic Salads/Classic Baby Vegetable
Ranch: Ranch 15 (Bassett)
Grower: Bassetti Farms
Audit Date: 03/31/2010 Auditor: Sonny Pulido  
Audit Score: 92% Contact Person: Dave Bassetti  
Product(s): Spinach,Lettuce,Broccoli,Celery,Cauliflower,Lettuce, Green Leaf,Lettuce, Mix Spring
Audit Scope: Ranch Audit-Observe ranch food safety implementation on vegetable production. Note: Reviewed fertilizer application logs, water microbial results, crop protection application records and employee training records.
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 evidence of domestic animals. Note: 1 fenced horse was observed in proximity of block 4.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Ranch has permanent fence, ditch and road as a buffer to prevent any type of contamination.
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. There is less than a 30ft buffer zone where 1 horse was observed in proximity of block 4. Note: Horse is restrained and a road and ditch are in place.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Ranch has permanent fence, ditch and road as a buffer to prevent any type of contamination.
Adjacent Land Use
04.05
Is there a documented and implemented policy that infant or toddler aged children are not allowed in the growing area? NOTE: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas.
10
No
0
No. Policy on no infants or toddlers in growing area was not available for review.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
A documented and implemented policy that infant or todler aged children are not allowed in the growing area is on file and avaiable for review.
Food Security
09.03
Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?
5
No
0
No. Gates were not observed at the entrance of the ranch.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
All employees have been properly trained to report any suspisous activity or unauthorized personal.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.03c
Is it evident that the well(s) is free from contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of wells?
10
No
0
No. Well on Ranch 15 had foam covering the observation pipe and there was a bird's nest observed in well house.
We will fully complete the corrective action(s)
Nest has been removed and permanent covers are going to be installed during off season.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.03d
Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?
7
No
0
No. Well inspection records were not available for review at the time of the audit.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Inspections of wells are done on a periodic basis and are on file with the grower.
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. Foreign material was observed on the west side of the ranch. Note: Auditee stated it was the neighbor's pile.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Foreign material from the neighbor has been cleaned up and removed.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore34
Possible Points34
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore55
Possible Points90
Percent Score61%
Fertilizer/Crop NutritionScore52
Possible Points52
Percent Score100%
Irrigation/Water UseScore85
Possible Points102
Percent Score83%
Crop ProtectionScore170
Possible Points170
Percent Score100%
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)Score217
Possible Points222
Percent Score98%
TotalScore640
Possible Points697
Percent Score92%