| Code |
Question |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Severity |
| 7.01 |
Has the harvesting operation developed a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? If no, go to 7.05 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
C |
| 7.01a |
Do the harvest managers and crews operate under the guidelines defined in the SOP? |
5 |
-5 |
0 |
C |
| 7.02 |
Does the growing oepration have written SOPs which restrict vehicles assigned to transporting fresh produce from field to cooler to this function only? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.03 |
If multi-use (i.e. transort of livestock, chemicals, manure, etc.) vehicles are used to transport product, does the SOP include guidelines for proper cleaning (sanitizing, rinsing, etc.)? If N/A, go to 7.05 |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.03a |
Does the SOP specify vehicle cleaning prior to all food transport uses after non-food transport use? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.04 |
Does the SOP outline a Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) inspection program that requires an authorized individual's signature confirming the completion of the inspection? |
3
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.04a |
Are the inspection logs maintained and easily retrieved? |
3
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.05 |
Are cartons stored in a fashion or manner that will prevent contamination (i.e. isolated from farm chemicals, on pallets, under tarps, etc.)? |
7
|
-7
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.05a |
Does the carton storage area have a rodent control program? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.05b |
Is the carton, bin,etc. and storage area subject to a cleaning and sanitaiton program? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.05c |
Are all cartons, bins and other containers used to carry product composed of food grade components? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.05d |
Are all containers intended for carrying product, used for that purpose only? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.05e |
Are cartons inspected prior to use for rodent or bird droppings, glass fragments, metal filings, chemical stains, etc.? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.06 |
Are all re-useable containers subject to a cleaning schedule? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.06a |
Is a chlorinated solution (or equivalent) used in cleaning re-useable containers? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.07 |
Is harvesting machinery used? If no, go to 7.08 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
| 7.07a |
Are all hydraulics on the harvesting equipment protected with drip catch pans? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.07b |
Are only food grade oil and lubricants used on harvesting machinery? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.07c |
Is there any unprotected glass on the harvesting machinery? |
-3
|
3
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.07d |
Are all platforms above product or packaging on the harvest machinery protected with kick plates to prvent product contamination? |
3
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.07e |
Is harvesting equipment cleaned with a chlorinated solution (or equivalent) after use? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.07f |
If product is rinsed on the harvesting machinery prior to packing, is the waste treated with chlorine at > or = 100ppm or an equivalent solution? |
3
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.08 |
Are procedures in place to track produce from the farm? If no, go to 7.09 |
7
|
-7
|
0
|
B
|
| 7.08a |
Are containers marked with date of harvest information? |
7
|
-7
|
0
|
B
|
| 7.08b |
Are containers marked with farm identification information? |
7
|
-7
|
0
|
B
|
| 7.09 |
Are garbage receptacles provided in the field for the disposal of food and beverage containers, cups, and paper towels? If no, go to 7.10 |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.09a |
Are garbage receptacles constructed and maintained (i.e. lids, bags, etc.) in such a manner that protects against contamination of the crop? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|
| 7.10 |
Are employees required to clean hand harvest tools in a chlorinated solution or equivalent? |
5
|
0
|
0
|
C
|