no jewelry policy Pre-operative inspection or daily checklist. standard operating procedure to assess workspace prior to start of daily operations fish standard operating procedure for pre‐operative evaluation including action steps for removing and disposing of dead fish and plant debris. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Sufficient separation of pests or domestic animals and operations drainage; standing (pest attractant) to farm animals or lacking barriers to animals. allowed in production/packing for keeping pests away from operations animals fenced (in and out). there are farm animals, detailed manure handling and sanitation SOPs and policies in place. to no evidence of pests/domestic animal presence Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Areas outside of AP kept clean and grass/brush is mowed to minimize bird, rodent and other pest populations that might move into buildings. and debris is present of regular upkeep as evidenced by of weeds and amount of debris. or rodent nests on or in buildings. area free of debris areas tidy; mowed, swept, or rocks without weeds. evidence of birds or rodents Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed All water used for hand washing, produce rinsing and washing, food contact surface cleaning and sanitizing, harvest tools and equipment cleaning, and spraying is potable. potable water available water tests show bacteriological contamination as defined by the US EPA Clean Water Act plumbing that could lead to contamination AP system water for any other purpose. (I’m unclear about the meaning of the last one) water available for E. Coli, Listeria, coliforms, and Nitrates annually in well water. (check with your state, auditor, or certifier Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed 2. Worker Training, Health, and Hygiene
Management Area Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Supporting Documents Action(s) for Improvement. Use this space for comments. Worker training programs for personal hygiene, and food handling, and have the requisite knowledge or credentials and training to prevent food borne illness. credentialed trainer untrained consistent provided by different people sporadically knowledge or skills demonstrated workers have received Food Safety training (e.g. a video, on-farm workshop, demonstration by designated trainers/employees) every 6 months? conducting food safety training must be trained and retrained Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Workers with injuries or illness do not participate in food handling processes nor touch food contact surfaces or equipment. hair infections or Drugs illness, including diarrhea, vomit, fever, rash bandages are satisfactorily covered; Aid Kit easily well stocked, and easily accessible at all times are healthy hands are washed prior to touching produce or food contact surfaces Illness Reporting Doc Create and add a worker training verification log with specific issues relevant to AP operations, eg. workers w/ tilapia spines. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Workers prevent entry of pathogens into AP environment by wearing proper and maintained footwear and using appropriate remediation practices. footwear policy. is not comprehensive use footbaths, dedicated greenhouse shoes or boots, or disposable paper booties. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed safe place for workers to store their personal items. designated lockable, storage area. items stored on the floor. stored within the production or packing areas items on shelf or table, off the ground but not in production or packing areas or above product flow zone. storage area away from food production areas Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Handwashing and toilet facilities available and well maintained person in charge of supplying and maintaining worksite sanitary facilities reasonable access to toilet or handwashing facilities potable water for handwashing policy enforced and handwashing facilities available and maintain as in company SOP schedule followed and recorded or scented soap, potable water, and single-use paper towels available posted and in languages of workers. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed
instruction signs, in appropriate languages, posted on proper hand washing and when hand washing is required. are not maintained in appropriate condition. equipment, such as brooms and mops, not labeled and restricted to that use only. (i.e. the bathroom mop only being used in the bathroom) sinks in work area recommended. equipment labeled and stored and used appropriately water directed away from production area 3 Production Areas Management Area Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Supporting Documents Status Action for Improvement AP system water quality assessments are performed regularly. Biofilters are working and maintained. quality unknown and/or screens clogged, full, or not working effectively. on how to??? tests taken regularly, records kept (system tests eg pH, O2). working; screens not clogged. Systems in place for upkeep and cleanliness of area. cleaning SOPs on floor stored in production areas. untidiness containers not emptied water cleaning tools used to clean harvest containers. produce not managed appropriately in place for daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of area. and debris removed daily tidy with limited debris (no more than what would occur during one typical work day). tools are labeled and separated; e.g. scrub brushes for tanks, scrub brushes for harvest containers, etc. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Solids removal/Waste mgmt. beds not large enough to handle the amount of fish waste added to them. management of media beds and SOP for solids removal in system. Solids removed at least once a ____ [depends on system, but specify]. (gravity clarifier, swirl settler, radial flow settler, microscreen drum filter, or any other method that allows solids to be completely removed daily) Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed
handling plants. carrying dripping raft over other benches gloves before harvesting or handling produce. containers and tools cleaned and sanitized on a regularly scheduled basis. Proper post-harvest cooling techniques harvested produce out for extended time periods is quickly covered and rinsed, as appropriate, harvest produce are kept cool Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed 5. Packing Area Management Area Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Supporting Documents Status Action for Improvement Rodent, bird, and insect exclusion from packing areas bird, insect activity is apparent controls controls monitoring inspected on scheduled basis. control procedures used to exclude or remove pests are in place for pest control reports/Logs available logs complete up-to-date Data Sheets (SDS) accessible, employee training provided, for any chemicals, pesticides, and sanitizers used. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Screening or covering of lights in the production and packing are not covered with a shatterproof material. lighting fixtures are screened or covered OR shatterproof OR sleeved. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Packing line sanitation lines dirty. cleaned on scheduled basis. surfaced not covered when not in use (if applicable). are in place and records kept. lines washed with soap and water, and sanitized at end of each day or when switching to another product. and sponges inspected for debris and integrity and cleaned daily. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Use of food grade oils and lubricants grade oils and lubricants are not always used. food grade approved and labeled oils or lubricants are used in the packing house. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Storage of containers used for packing and shipping produce stored on the floor containers and materials not used in a First In / First Out manner stored covered, off the and in a designated area. arrival dates put on materials and they are used in a FiFo format Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed
Cull management not removed of cull debris not in designated areas/bins removed daily. not placed where they attract pests or their drainage is a nuisance Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Quality of gloves on packing line wear gloves that are not washed and sanitized daily. wash and change to new, disposable gloves after meals or smoking, or using toilet or when gloves become soiled. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Packing area workers are properly attired. is soiled hair hair nails clothing is worn each day. changing Policy on clothing worn after handling chemicals, animals, or other materials that could contaminate produce or fish. or aprons worn by produce handlers are cleaned or changed daily and not worn outside the packing area or inside bathroom. is restrained and not falling into or touching the produce or production areas. jewelry other than a plain band artificial Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Ice making equipment is used in ways to prevent contamination. cleaning schedule not in not properly followed not being done in place for cleaning (SOP) and is used. sanitation schedule of ice making machine, shovels, and vehicles that transport ice. schedule is created and maintained Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed 6. Food Contact Surfaces – Packaging and/or Washing Area Management Area Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Supporting Documents Status Action for Improvement Prevent on surfaces areas designated for specific uses (such as produce cleaning, handwashing, breaks, etc.) dirty or contaminated surfaces of pests, fecal or mold contamination (e.g., birds/bats/rodents in rafters, insects) contamination from rafters (birds, bats, rodents, insects) pest presence set building or overhead netting or barrier breaks in doors, gaps or cracks schedule bleach or other adequate, food grade, Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed
surroundings (e.g. dirt, dust, cobwebs, clutter, manure) sanitizers for food contact surfaces and equipment Data Sheets (SDS) accessible, employee training provided on use Good light to work dark conditions. skylights, or well‐lit area. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed 7. Storage and Distribution Management Area Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Supporting Documents Status Action for Improvement Cooler storage and transportation prevents contamination and spoilage. air flow surfaces unable to maintain consistent temperature non-glass, non-mercury thermometer to measure unit temperature or cooler of pests wall space at back of racks size sufficient for capacity surfaces requirements adhered to and documented organized product rotation form a good seal with less than 1/32” insulated to maintain consistent temperatures allow for good air flow schedule Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Non-cooler storage and transportation prevents contamination and spoilage or of pests organized rotation or strips form good seal to outside world schedule Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Use of proper storage containers of old boxes/containers in bad shape boxes on bare ground clean, new produce boxes or bins (industry standard produce boxes) do not touch bare ground containers for fish. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed 8. Chemicals Management Area Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Supporting Documents Status Action for Improvement
Well documented and judicious use of pesticides – all things that kill are pesticides) training of pesticide applicators log of types, amounts, or timing of pesticide applications wrong crop is on the label of all purchases and use and document types, concentrations and dates of chemical applications Applicator’s license (actually, it depends on the pesticide and the state whether or not a license is needed) crop is on the pesticide label Data Sheets (SDS) accessible, employee training provided Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Cleaning chemicals are used in ways that prevent are intermingled with other items and in an unlocked container agents not used properly as evidenced by ____ surroundings (dirt, dust, cobwebs, clutter, manure) of all purchase and use stored appropriately – locked or separated/restricted cleaning solutions according to instructions food bleach or other adequate sanitizers for food contact surfaces and equipment schedule Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed Spill response plan is written and updated routinely. (If using chemicals) written spill response plan spill kits material and rinsate discarded improperly plan written and updated numbers and emergency response numbers posted near phones. kit available near mixing area. materials and rinsate used according to label. Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed 9. Traceability and Response to Food Safety Problems Management Area Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Supporting Documents Status Action for Improvement Product traceability way of tracing produce sold from farm to first buyer. records contain information that links produce harvested to produce sold (e.g. harvest location, harvest date, harvest crew, pack date, etc.) Satisfactory Corrective Action Needed