Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 133646 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: Bengard Ranch, Inc., Pacific International Marketing/Dynasty Farms
Ranch: Frazier , Nelson
Grower: Griffin Ranches
Audit Date: 11/12/2010 Auditor: Sonny Pulido  
Audit Score: 98% Contact Person: Mary Campbell  
Product(s): Lettuce, Romaine,Lettuce, Green Leaf,Lettuce Romaine Hearts
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: Nelson & Frazier Ranches are contiguous ranches.
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 is evidence of animals adjacent to the Frazier Ranch. Note: Chickens and Geese observed caged and restrained.
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
A residence, west of the Frazier Ranch, has caged chickens and geese greater than 50 feet from west edge of ranch, which is within LGMA guidelines. Ranch is monitored daily by farm personnel, no domestic animals have been present in Frazier Ranch.
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 ranches. 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 12/01/2010.
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 HistoryScore44
Possible Points44
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore80
Possible Points90
Percent Score89%
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%
TotalScore682
Possible Points699
Percent Score98%