AIB International Consolidated Standards for Inspection

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1 AIB International Consolidated Standards for Inspection Distribution Centers Facility Name : FreshPoint Vancouver Account Number : SYS-B-146 Facility Address : 1020 Malkin Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 3S9 Canada Dates(s) of Inspection : 22-NOV-11 Announcement Type : Unannounced Inspection Type : Scored Contacts : US Office: 1213 Bakers Way PO Box 3999, Manhattan, KS (785) (800) Fax (785) UK Office: PO Box 11, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7YZ Fax Website :

2 CUSTOMER DETAILS Organization Name Account Number Products Produced FreshPoint Vancouver SYS-B-146 Fresh produce and grocery items for distribution to foodservice PARTICIPANT NAMES Name Role Inspection Closing Meeting Alvin Law Quality Assurance Yes Yes Phil Wong VP of Finance Yes Yes Natasha Roberts Auditor Yes Yes Disclaimer: AIB International Inc states that this report as dated and provided herein is to be construed as its findings and recommendations, category scores, total score, and rating A passing score of 700 and above is not a certification of the facility, products, or programs AIB International Inc does not accept or assume responsibility for the Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs in effect with the customer named on the title page of this report (the customer) AIB International Inc is only reporting the food safety conditions of the customer as of the date of this report and assumes no responsibility or liability as to whether the customer does or does not carry out the recommendations as contained in this report Page 2 of 60

3 CATEGORY SCORES Announcement Type Inspection Type Unannounced Scored Category Minor Issues Noted Improvement Needed Serious Unsatisfactory Score Operational Methods and Personnel Practices Maintenance for Food Safety Cleaning Practices Integrated Pest Management Adequacy of Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs Total Score 935 OVERALL RESULTS Rating Inspection Reason Recognition of High Achievement-Superior Cancelled Page 3 of 60

4 OBSERVATIONS BY RISK WITHIN CATEGORY # Rating Standard Standard # # Location 1 Minor Issues Noted (MI) Daily (Housekeeping) Cleaning Facility Overview : For the most part water used for daily or periodic cleaning activities was controlled to prevent contamination of food or other materials in storage; however, a minor accumulation of wash down water was observed in the far corner of banana room #18 Concern for mold growth was presented by this water accumulation within this warm room should this fresh water stagnate Recommendation: The facility should remove this water through appropriate cleaning protocol so as to eliminate this concern 2 Improvement Needed (IN) Exterior Monitoring Devices Facility Overview : Rodenticide was found to be missing or grossly deteriorated in bait stations #11, #7, #6, and #5 The last reported service to these units was on November 18, 2011, when high levels of feeding was documented According to the pesticide usage log fresh bait had not been supplied to the exterior bait station since January 25, 2011 In addition, instances of interior rodent capture at the receiving doors were reported four times in the sixty days preceding this inspection this was the only activity noted in interior devices in the 2011 calendar year Recommendation: It was suggested to the facility that increased baiting be considered so as to assure a supply of fresh bait was available for rodent consumption and eradication By doing this the facility would thereby strengthen perimeter rodent control and potentially reduce rodent pressure on the building interior 3 Minor Issues Noted (MI) Self-Inspections Facility Overview : Monthly self-inspections of the entire facility, including the outside grounds, were conducted Recommendation: None the less it was suggested to facility personnel that this inspection be expanded so as to include an IPM component By doing so, indications of increased rodent pressure or gaps in baiting (as referenced in the body of this report) could be identified and corrective actions implemented prior to concerns being raised Page 4 of 60

5 FACILITY SPECIFIC INFORMATION Ref# Question Comments 1 (19) Does the facility use bulk dry materials? No 1a (113) If so, state the materials received, if they are sifted, screen size in the sifter, and frequency of screen checks and tailings checks N/A 2 (114) Does the facility use Bulk Liquid materials? No 2a (114) If so, comment on materials received, are strainers provided and where, frequency of strainer inspections, and documentation N/A 3 (122) Does the site have temperature controlled areas such as coolers or freezers? Yes 3a (217) If so state temperatures observed, method of monitoring such as manual or continuous, and if an alarm system is present The coolers and freezer were monitored by a computerized continuous alarmed system The coolers were observed at temperature of 3-8C contingent on product stored within, and the freezer was observed a temperature of minus 17C 4 (115) Are foreign material control devices used? No 4a (115) If so, list devices used and if they are present on all lines Comment on device testing observed during the inspection N/A 5 (44) Were IPM services provided by a contractor? The Abell Pest Control Company was contracted to provide these services 5a 5b (44) If so, provide name of service provider, comment on if business and PCO licenses were current If licenses were not required, was training provided and was GMP training provided (46) If pesticides were used comment on availability of MSDS and sample labels and list pesticides used in past 12 months A current business and PCO license was on file for the Abell Pest Control Company as was documentation indicating completion of GMP training MSDS and sample label information was current and on file for Contrac blox (PCP 22239) 6 (52) Who has the assigned responsibility (job title) for food safety at the facility? 7 (510) Does the site have a documented Microbiological Control Program in place? The Site President held this responsibility Yes 7a (510) If so, comment if testing is for Sanitation, Finished Product and/or Environmental and the organisms tested for Environmental sampling of belts in the repack area was completed for total coliforms, SPC, and E coli 7b (510) Comment if the laboratory is In-house or if an outside lab used Samples were sent to an outside laboratory for analysis Page 5 of 60

6 8 (516) Has the site been inspected by a regulatory agency in the past year? No 8a (516) If so, indicate the date and agency that conducted the inspection and if corrective actions were documented for any findings The CFIA routinely visited this location to inspect imported fruit and vegetables 9 (525) Is a HACCP program in place? The facility had completed a hazard assessment using the principles of HACCP There were no CCP's identified at this distribution center 9a 9b (525) If so, indicate if the plan has been validated and by whom Also indicate the date of the most recent reassessment (525) Did the facility store or produce any products under regulatory HACCP guidelines? If so, list the products Program review was last completed May 2010 and was scheduled for November 2011 No Page 6 of 60

7 ALL OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Unsatisfactory or Serious Items are designated in bold and italic Improvement Needed items are designated in bold Minor Issues are designated in Italics 10 Operational Methods and Personnel Practices # Standard Standard # # Risk Location 1 Rejection of Shipments Facility Overview Damaged, infested or dirty transports/containers are rejected Damaged, infested or dirty transports or containers were rejected upon receipt 2 Rejection of Shipments Facility Overview Materials shipped in damaged, infested or dirty vehicles are rejected Documentation of rejection of damaged, infested or dirty materials was included as part of the program 3 Rejection of Shipments Facility Overview Perishable or frozen materials meet specific minimum temperature requirements at points of shipment, transportation and receipt Documentation of temperature checks of frozen and perishable materials met the temperature requirements defined in the facility's program 4 Rejection of Shipments Facility Overview The facility maintains documentation of temperature checks for perishable goods at receiving points Temperature documentation appeared to be complete 5 Rejection of Shipments Facility Overview The facility maintains documentation of rejected shipments that includes defect specifications and reasons for rejection Rejection documentation, including the reason for rejection, was in place and current 6 Storage Practices Facility Overview Food products are stored and removed from storage in a manner that prevents contamination Page 7 of 60

8 Food product storage and removal was done in a way to prevent contamination 7 Storage Practices Facility Overview Receiving dates are visible on the bottom unit of the pallet or individual container Receiving dates or other viable means of stock rotation were in use at the facility 8 Storage Practices Facility Overview Materials are stored off the floor on pallets, slipsheets or stands Materials were stored off the floor 9 Storage Practices Facility Overview Materials are stored at least 18 in or 45 cm away from walls and ceilings Perimeter clearance was provided for storage of materials 10 Storage Practices Facility Overview Adequate space is maintained between rows of stored materials to allow cleaning and inspection Procedures are followed to guarantee the proper cleaning, inspection, and monitoring for pest activity in storage areas, where an 18 in or 45 cm inspection perimeter cannot be provided Adequate space for storage of materials was in place to allow access for cleaning, inspection and pest control monitoring activities 11 Storage Practices Facility Overview Receiving dates are on a permanent part of materials packaging (ie, not on stretch-wrap) Receiving dates were provided to facilitate stock rotation 12 Storage Practices Facility Overview There are at least 14 in or 35 cm of space between pallet rows Adequate clearance between pallet rows was provided 13 Storage Practices Facility Overview Storage slots and traffic lanes are provided for items stored at floor level Storage slots and traffic lanes were provided for floor level storage of materials 14 Storage Practices Facility Overview If an 18 in or 45 cm clearance from walls is impossible due to aisle widths and forklift turning space, a rack system can be installed against the wall In this case, a bottom rail is installed 18 in or 45 cm off the floor so that no pallets Page 8 of 60

9 are stored on the floor Racks were installed against the wall with sufficient clearance to allow access for cleaning, inspection and pest control monitoring activities 15 Storage Conditions Facility Overview Storage areas are clean, well ventilated, and dry Materials and packaging materials are protected from condensate, sewage, dust, dirt, chemicals or other contaminants Storage areas were clean, well ventilated, and dry Materials and packaging were protected from contaminants 16 Storage Conditions Facility Overview All toxic chemicals, including cleaning and maintenance compounds, and non-product materials, including equipment and utensils, are stored in a separate area Segregation of non-product related materials, chemicals, equipment and utensils was practiced at this facility 17 Storage Conditions Facility Overview Research and Development items and infrequently used materials and packaging supplies are regularly inspected for signs of infestation 18 Storage Conditions Facility Overview Special handling procedures are followed for packaging materials that pose a product safety risk if mishandled (eg, aseptic or glass packaging) Failures and Corrective Actions are documented 19 Storage Conditions Facility Overview Packaging is stored away from food materials and finished product in a designated area, if possible Segregation of packaging materials from food materials and finished products was observed 20 Storage Conditions Facility Overview Frozen foods are not staged for longer than 30 minutes on docks that are refrigerated to hold an air temperature not exceeding 40 Degrees F or 4 Degrees C 21 Storage Conditions Facility Overview If the dock is not refrigerated, products are not kept there for longer than 15 minutes Refrigerated and frozen materials were not left for excessive amounts of time to cause thawing or temperature Page 9 of 60

10 abuse of product when staged on non-refrigerated docks 22 Storage Conditions Facility Overview An 18 in or 50 cm painted inspection line is provided on the floor wall junctions around the perimeter and interior partition walls to aid in the detection of pest activity Painted inspection perimeters were provided to aid in the detection of pest activity on wall perimeters 23 Material Inventory Facility Overview Ingredients, packaging supplies, and other materials are rotated on a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) basis or other verifiable method (such as First Expired, First Out [FEFO]) to ensure stock rotation Ingredients and packaging materials were rotated on a First-In, First-Out basis 24 Material Inventory Facility Overview Insect-susceptible materials in storage longer than four weeks are regularly inspected 25 Material Inventory Facility Overview The repalletizing date or inspection date is located near the original receiving date 26 Pallets Facility Overview Pallets are clean and in good repair Pallets were observed to be clean and in good repair 27 Pallets Facility Overview Pallets and other wooden surfaces are properly dried after being washed 28 Pallets Facility Overview Slipsheets are placed between pallets and bags of ingredients, and between double-stacked pallets to protect ingredients from damage by the pallet Slipsheets were used on pallets and between pallets to protect materials from damage 29 Designated Rework Areas Facility Overview There is a designated rework area The facility had a designated repack area Page 10 of 60

11 30 Designated Rework Areas Facility Overview The rework area is segregated from usable materials Repacked materials were segregated from good stock 31 Designated Rework Areas Facility Overview Rework is processed weekly or as often enough to keep rework quantities at minimal levels Repack was processed to maintain quantities at minimal levels 32 Designated Rework Areas Facility Overview Rework is identified for traceability purposes Repack materials were identified to allow traceability 33 Release Procedures Facility Overview The facility follows release procedures If produce was quarantined by the CFIA (for routine testing or by customer request), procedures were established for the detention of the identified materials as were release procedures QA personnel were authorized to release materials 34 Release Procedures Facility Overview Products are not released unless all release procedures have been followed Review of program requirements and records indicated that defined release procedures were followed 35 Release Procedures Facility Overview Food materials are only released by authorized personnel Review of the program and associated records indicated that only authorized personnel released product 36 Sampling Procedures Facility Overview The facility has documented aseptic sampling procedures in place for obtaining samples of incoming food materials The facility had documented procedures for obtaining samples of incoming food materials The facility sampled materials (produce) at the direction of the CFIA or when high amounts of decay was observed as a means to lay claim against suppliers 37 Sampling Procedures Facility Overview All opening created for sampling in bags, boxes, or containers are properly resealed and identified as such Page 11 of 60

12 Observations during the inspection demonstrated that these procedures were followed 38 Sampling Procedures Facility Overview Staples and other items likely to cause product contamination are not used to reseal packaging materials No staples or other materials that could cause product contamination were observed being used to reseal product packaging 39 Waste Material Disposal Facility Overview Trash or inedible waste is stored in properly covered, labeled containers Trash and inedible waste was stored in covered and identified containers 40 Waste Material Disposal Facility Overview Waste containers are emptied at least daily Waste containers were emptied daily 41 Waste Material Disposal Facility Overview Trash or inedible waste does not come in contact with raw materials, work-in-progress, or finished product at any time Trash and inedible waste was segregated from raw materials and food products 42 Waste Material Disposal Facility Overview Licensed contractors remove waste, where required Licensed contractors were used to remove waste from the facility 43 Waste Material Disposal Facility Overview Waste disposal meets regulatory requirements Waste disposal appeared to meet regulatory requirements 44 Single-Service Containers Facility Overview Single-service containers are not reused No reuse of single-service containers was noted during the inspection 45 Single-Service Containers Facility Overview All single-service containers are crushed, punctured, or otherwise disposed of so that they cannot be reused Appropriate disposal of single-service containers was noted during the inspection Page 12 of 60

13 46 Temperature-Sensitive Materials Facility Overview Materials, work-in-progress, and finished product capable of supporting the rapid growth of pathogenic microorganisms are properly stored Temperature-sensitive materials were found to be properly stored 47 Temperature-Sensitive Materials Facility Overview "Temperature-sensitive materials are stored to maintain the appropriate internal temperatures: -40 Degrees F or 4 Degrees C or below -140 Degrees F or 60 Degrees C or above -Or in accordance with country-specific regulation" Temperature-sensitive materials were stored to maintain appropriate internal temperatures 48 Temperature-Sensitive Materials Facility Overview Continuous recording thermometers are placed in all rooms or areas where frozen foods are stored or handled and the thermometers are calibrated and maintained Calibrated continuous recording thermometers were placed in all areas where frozen foods were stored or handled 49 Temperature-Sensitive Materials Facility Overview Freezers and coolers are provided with vinyl strip doors, self-closing devices, or other methods to maintain temperatures Freezers and coolers were provided with self-closing doors, strip curtains or other devices to maintain temperatures 50 Cross Contamination Prevention Facility Overview Incompatible materials (such as raw and cooked products) are stored under conditions that prevent cross contamination Materials appeared to be properly stored and segregated to prevent cross contamination 51 Cross Contamination Prevention Facility Overview Measures are taken to prevent cross contamination by hazardous ingredients, such as allergens The facility has defined measures in place to prevent cross contamination from hazardous ingredients, such as allergens 52 Cross Contamination Prevention Facility Overview Systems are set up to reduce any potential physical, chemical, or microbiological contamination risks The facility has implemented systems to reduce physical, chemical, and microbiological contamination 53 Cross Contamination Prevention Facility Overview Page 13 of 60

14 Protective measures are provided in areas where iced down product is stored over like or dissimilar items in order to prevent melting ice from contaminating product below Protective measures were provided to prevent iced down product stored over like or dissimilar items from contaminating product below 54 Containers and Utensils Facility Overview Containers and utensils used to transport, process, hold, or store food materials are constructed, handled, and maintained in a way that prevents contamination Containers and utensils used for food materials were properly handled and maintained 55 Containers and Utensils Facility Overview Containers for food products are only used for their designated purposes No misuse of containers was noted during the inspection 56 Containers and Utensils Facility Overview Containers are legibly labeled with contents Containers were found to be properly labeled or color-coded 57 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Legible code marks that are easily seen by consumers are placed on all finished products Legible code marks were observed on finished products 58 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Code marks satisfy regulatory packaging requirements and lot definitions, and are used in the Recall Program Lot codes were provided on finished products to facilitate product recall 59 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Distribution records identify the initial point of distribution as per regulatory requirements Records of distribution were maintained to identify the initial point of distribution 60 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Finished products are handled and transported in a way that prevents actual or potential contamination No issues with finished product handling or distribution practices were noted 61 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Finished products are loaded or transferred in covered bays or canopies to protect the products from weather Page 14 of 60

15 damage Covers or canopies were provided to protect products from weather damage 62 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Temperatures of perishable and frozen products are taken and recorded upon loading Temperatures of perishable and/or frozen products were taken and recorded during loading activities 63 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Documentation validates that temperature-sensitive products are loaded into vehicles that are designed to sustain required temperatures during delivery Documentation indicated that climate-controlled vehicles capable of maintaining temperatures for shipping refrigerated and/or frozen materials were used at this facility Records indicated that perishable materials were shipped in these vehicles 64 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Temperatures of vehicles are checked and recorded before loading Vehicle temperatures were checked and recorded prior to loading 65 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview The facility enforces transportation breakdown procedures Written transportation breakdown procedures were on file at the facility 66 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Prior to loading, all shipping vehicles are inspected for cleanliness and structural defects that could jeopardize the product Shipping vehicles were inspected for cleanliness and structural issues prior to loading 67 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Shipping vehicle inspections are documented Inspections of shipping vehicles prior to loading were documented and current Issues that could jeopardize products were identified and Corrective Actions were documented 68 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Local delivery trucks and route trucks are inspected and cleaned at least weekly to identify potential sources of foreign material contamination Local delivery trucks and vehicles were inspected and cleaned on a minimum of a weekly basis Page 15 of 60

16 69 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Common carriers and customers are encouraged to maintain their delivery vehicles in sanitary condition and in good repair Common carriers and customer delivery vehicles were addressed as part of the finished product transportation program 70 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Security seals or padlocks are provided, and their use is documented as per facility or customer requirements Documentation of the use of security seals and/or padlocks was documented per requirements 71 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Transport refrigeration units have recording devices Transport refrigeration units were equipped with recording devices 72 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Adequate free air circulation is provided all around the load during refrigerated or frozen product transportation Pallets with slipsheets or another way to allow adequate air circulation under the load are in place unless the transport has a channeled floor to maintain air circulation Free air circulation was provided via the use of pallets or channeled floors for refrigerated and/or frozen loads 73 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview If applicable, the vehicle's refrigeration unit is turned on and the doors are closed when loading and unloading are not taking place Vehicle refrigeration units are on when loading and doors are maintained to preserve temperature integrity of the loading and unloading activities 74 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview The thermostat on the vehicle's refrigeration unit is set to maintain an air temperature of 0 Degrees F or -18 Degrees C or lower for frozen food Thermostats on vehicle refrigeration units were set to maintain air temperature at 0 Degrees F/-18 Degrees C for frozen foods 75 Finished Product Transportation Facility Overview Dome lights provided in transports are shielded to prevent glass breakage No unshielded dome lights were noted in the transports inspected Page 16 of 60

17 76 Hand Washing Facilities Facility Overview Suitable and properly maintained hand washing facilities are located at the entrance to work areas, and at other appropriate sites Accessible and properly maintained hand washing facilities were provided 77 Hand Washing Facilities Facility Overview Single use towels or air dryers are provided at hand washing stations Single use towels and/or air dyers were used at this facility 78 Hand Washing Facilities Facility Overview Hand sanitizing stations are provided, where appropriate Hand sanitizers were provided 79 Hand Washing Facilities Facility Overview Hand sanitizers are regularly monitored for proper concentration to ensure effectiveness 80 Hand Washing Facilities Facility Overview "Wash hands" signs appear above sinks and entries to work areas, where appropriate "Wash hands" signs were provided above sinks and in entries to work areas where appropriate 81 Hand Washing Facilities Facility Overview Dispensers for disposable paper towels are covered Hands-free design is desirable Paper towel dispensers were covered and hands-free in design 82 Washrooms, Showers and Locker Facility Overview Rooms All washrooms, showers, and locker rooms are maintained in a sanitary condition Employee welfare areas were found to be clean and well maintained 83 Washrooms, Showers and Locker Facility Overview Rooms No pests or mold are present No mold or pest evidence was observed 84 Washrooms, Showers and Locker Facility Overview Page 17 of 60

18 Rooms There are no open food or drinks in lockers or locker rooms Open food and drinks were not noted 85 Washrooms, Showers and Locker Facility Overview Rooms "Wash hands" signs are displayed in all restrooms, lunchrooms, and smoking areas "Wash hands" signs were provided in employee welfare areas 86 Washrooms, Showers and Locker Facility Overview Rooms Company-owned personnel lockers are inspected on a defined frequency A defined locker inspection program was documented and carried out This was last completed on October 28, Personal Hygiene Facility Overview Trained supervisors are responsible for ensuring that all personnel are complying with facility polices regarding personnel practices Trained supervisors were responsible for ensuring compliance with facility personnel practice requirements 88 Personal Hygiene Facility Overview Personnel wash hands before beginning work, and after eating, drinking, smoking, using the restroom, or otherwise soiling hands Plant polices required that personnel wash hands before beginning work, and after eating, drinking, smoking, using the restroom, or otherwise soiling hands No violations of this policy were observed 89 Personal Hygiene Facility Overview Personnel are encouraged to practice good personal hygiene at all times Good employee hygiene practices were noted during the inspection 90 Personal Hygiene Facility Overview Hand washing practices are checked periodically for effectiveness 91 Personal Items and Jewelry Control Hand washing practices were periodically monitored for effectiveness Facility Overview Personnel eat, drink, chew gum, and use tobacco products only in designated areas Page 18 of 60

19 Personnel were not observed eating, drinking, or smoking in unauthorized areas 92 Personal Items and Jewelry Control 93 Personal Items and Jewelry Control Facility Overview Personal food and belongings are not brought into work or storage areas Personal property was stored in appropriate locations defined by company policy Facility Overview All personal property is stored in a designated area Designated areas for storage of personal property were provided 94 Health Conditions Facility Overview No person with boils, sores, infected wounds, or any other infections or communicable disease is permitted to contact food as defined by local or national law Effective procedures were in place to ensure that personnel with boils, sores, infected wounds, infections, or other communicable diseases were not permitted to come in contact with food as required by law 95 Health Conditions Facility Overview All personal health cards are current and properly posted if required by local regulations 96 Health Conditions Facility Overview The facility follows procedures requiring personnel, including temporary workers, to notify supervisory personnel of any relevant infectious disease or conditions to which they may have been exposed Procedures requiring personnel, including temporary workers, to notify supervisors of infections or disease that that they may have been exposed to were in place 97 Non-Facility Personnel Facility Overview "Non-facility personnel conform to the facility Personnel Practices Program Non-facility personnel include but are not limited to: -Visitors -Temporary personnel -Regulatory authorities -Outside contractors -Tour groups -Family and friends of personnel" Non-facility personnel, including visitors and contractors, followed the facility personnel practices requirements 20 Maintenance for Food Safety Page 19 of 60

20 # Standard Standard # # Risk Location 98 Facility Location Facility Overview The facility identifies and takes measures to prevent product contamination from local activities that could have adverse impacts Facility boundaries were defined and controlled 99 Facility Location Facility Overview Facility boundaries are clearly defined and controlled Boundaries were clearly defined and controlled 100 Facility Location Facility Overview Effective measures are in place to prevent product contamination from neighboring properties These measures are periodically reviewed Measures were in place to prevent contamination from local activities or neighboring properties that could impact the facility 101 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Equipment stored outside is placed to prevent pest harborage, to make the inspection process easier, and to protect equipment from deterioration and contamination Outside grounds and equipment storage was maintained in a way that prevents product contamination or pest harborage 102 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Litter and waste are removed from the property Measures included removal of litter and managing and maintaining waste to eliminate pest attraction to the facility 103 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Weeds and tall grass are not near the building Weeds and tall grass were not noted near the building 104 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Roads, yards, and parking areas are maintained to be free of dust, standing water, and other potential contaminants Roads, yards, and parking areas were maintained to eliminate excessive dust, standing water, or other contaminants Page 20 of 60

21 105 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Adequate drainage is provided for grounds, roofs, and other areas No issues with drainage from the roof, grounds, or other areas were observed 106 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Outside wet and dry waste or scrap compactors, modules, and containers are installed in a way that prevents product contamination Containers are maintained to minimize and contain leakage, and are removable so that the area can be cleaned Outdoor waste and scrap compactors were maintained to minimize leakage and were removable to facilitate cleaning 107 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Waste containers and compactors are closed or covered, and located on a concrete pad or in a manner to minimize pest attraction and harborage Waste and scrap compactors were covered and located to prevent pest attraction or harborage 108 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Outdoor equipment storage is minimal 109 Outside Grounds Facility Overview Truck bays and garage areas are maintained to prevent pest attraction or harborage Truck bays and garages examined were well maintained at the time of the inspection 110 Security Equipment Facility Overview "Physical security measures that require maintenance or design can include: -Perimeter fences -Surveillance cameras -Locked doors -Security guard stations -Controlled access -Controlled bulk storage areas" Some measures were taken to maintain facility security Security strategies included fencing, gate access, designated parking, locked doors, limited access to warehouse areas, visitor sign in, visitor badges, employee identification badges, surveillance cameras, guard services, truck seals or locks(as appropriate), employee screening, and awareness or training programs 111 Layout Facility Overview Space is maintained between equipment and structures to enable cleaning and maintenance Adequate space was observed between equipment and structures to facilitate access for cleaning and maintenance activities Page 21 of 60

22 112 Layout Facility Overview There is adequate space to place equipment and materials Adequate space was provided between equipment and materials 113 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Floors, walls, and ceilings are made of materials that are easily cleaned and kept in good repair Floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the facility were well constructed and maintained 114 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Floor drains with grates are installed, maintained, and operational in all wet storage or wash areas Grated floor drains were found to be clean and in good condition 115 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Floor drain grates are easily removable for cleaning and inspection Drain grates appeared to be easily removed for cleaning and inspection 116 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Drainage is designed and maintained to minimize the risk of product contamination Floor drainage was designed and maintained to allow access for cleaning and to prevent product contamination 117 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Access to the void in hollow or suspended ceilings is provided to facilitate cleaning, maintenance, and inspection activities 118 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Roof leaks are promptly identified, controlled, and repaired There was no evidence of roof leakage 119 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview "Ceilings, overheads, and walls are designed, constructed, finished, and maintained to: -Prevent dirt accumulation -Reduce condensation and mold growth -Facilitate cleaning" Ceilings, overhead structures, and walls were found to be clean and well maintained 120 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Wall/floor junctions and corners are coved to facilitate cleaning Page 22 of 60

23 Wall/floor junctions and corners were coved to facilitate cleaning 121 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Holes in wall and floor surfaces are repaired to prevent debris from lodging and to avoid pest harborage Floor and wall structures were found to be in good repair 122 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Floors are designed to meet the demands of facility operations and withstand cleaning materials and methods Floors were in good condition and appeared to be designed to withstand operations and cleaning activities 123 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Floors are impervious Floors were impervious 124 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Floors are sloped to direct the flow of water or effluent toward drains Floors were sloped to direct flow to the drains 125 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Facility Overview Floor drains can be easily accessed for cleaning and inspection Floor drains were easily accessible for cleaning and inspection 126 Overhead Structures Facility Overview Fixtures, ducts, pipes, and overhead structures are installed and maintained so that drips and condensation do not contaminate foods, raw materials, or food contact surfaces Fixtures, ducts, and pipes were properly installed and maintained to prevent contamination from leaks, condensation, or loose material 127 Overhead Structures Facility Overview There is no flaking paint or rust on equipment or structures Only normal mild oxidation on nonfood contact surfaces is acceptable There was no evidence of flaking rust or paint in the overheads or from production equipment in or above the product zone 128 Overhead Structures Facility Overview Other materials (such as loose insulation) do not threaten food products or food contact surfaces Page 23 of 60

24 129 Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics Control 130 Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics Control 131 Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics Control 132 Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics Control 133 Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics Control 134 Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics Control There was no evidence of loose materials, such as insulation, in the overheads or from production equipment in or above the product zone Facility Overview Adequate lighting is provided in all areas Adequate lighting was observed in all areas Facility Overview Light bulbs, fixtures, windows, mirrors, skylights, and other glass suspended over exposed product, such as produce and recoup areas, are of the safety type or are otherwise protected to prevent breakage Fluorescent light tubes, light bulbs, essential glass, brittle plastics, and ceramics in the facility were of the safety type or otherwise protected from accidental breakage Facility Overview Light fittings and glass are replaced in a way that minimizes the potential for product contamination Light fittings and other glass were replaced in a way to prevent potential product contamination Facility Overview Glass that cannot be fully protected is addressed in the Glass, Brittle Plastics, and Ceramics Program Glass that could not be protected was accounted for in the Glass, Brittle Plastics, and Ceramics Program Facility Overview Only essential glass is present in the facility If glass must be used, it is addressed by the Glass, Brittle Plastics, and Ceramics Program Essential glass present in the facility was managed as part of the Glass, Brittle Plastics, and Ceramics Program Facility Overview All light bulbs, fixtures, windows, mirrors, skylights and other glass used in storage areas where there is no product exposure are protected against breakage unless managed under the Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics Program Light bulbs, fixtures, windows, skylights, etc over product areas where there was no product exposure were either protected or managed as part of the Glass, Brittle Plastics and Ceramics Program Page 24 of 60

25 135 Air Makeup Units Facility Overview Air makeup units are fitted with clean filters and are free of mold and algae 136 Air Makeup Units Facility Overview Air return ducts for HVAC systems and air makeup units are fitted with cleaning and inspection hatches 137 Air Makeup Units Facility Overview Fans, blowers, filters, cabinets, and plenums are on the Preventive Maintenance Schedule to prevent mold, the development of microbes, insect activity, and foreign material collection 138 Air Makeup Units Facility Overview Windows and doors that must be kept open for ventilation are screened to prevent pest entry 139 Air Makeup Units Facility Overview Air blowing equipment is located, cleaned, and operated in a way that does not contaminate materials, work-inprogress, packaging materials, food contact surfaces, and finished products 140 Air Makeup Units Facility Overview Filters are capable of removing particles of 50 microns or larger 141 Air Makeup Units Facility Overview If unscreened, windows and skylights are non-opening Windows and skylights that were not screened were non-opening 142 Air Makeup Units Facility Overview Ventilation is provided in product storage and processing areas to minimize odors, fumes, and vapors Adequate ventilation was provided 143 Pest Prevention Facility Overview Page 25 of 60

26 The building has barriers in place to protect against birds, rodents, insects, and other pests Adequate barriers were in place to prevent rodents, insects, and birds from entering the facility 144 Pest Prevention Facility Overview The structures are free from cracks, crevices, and pest harborages Cracks, crevices, and other pest harborages were eliminated 145 Pest Prevention Facility Overview External doors, windows, or other openings are close-fitting or otherwise pest-proofed to less than Quarter in or 6 mm Doors were pest-proofed to prevent pest entry 146 Leaks and Lubrication Facility Overview The facility prevents, identifies, and eliminates leaks and excessive lubrication There was no evidence of leaks or excessive lubrication in product zones where contamination was likely 147 Cross Contamination Prevention Facility Overview Operations are separated based on process flow, material types, equipment, personnel, airflow, air quality, and services needed Operations were separated to prevent product contamination 148 Cross Contamination Prevention Facility Overview The process flow, from receiving to shipping, is arranged to prevent product contamination Process flow from receiving to shipping was arranged to minimize product contamination 149 Cross Contamination Prevention Facility Overview Areas for washing and cleaning are located away from work and storage activities, where appropriate Areas for washing and cleaning were segregated from work and storage activities as appropriate 150 Cross Contamination Prevention Facility Overview Toilet rooms do not open directly into areas where exposed product may be stored Toilet rooms did not open directly into exposed product areas 151 Temporary Repair Materials Facility Overview Tape, wire, string, cardboard, plastic, and other temporary materials are not used for permanent repairs If used for emergency repairs, they are dated and replaced with a permanent repair as soon as possible Page 26 of 60

27 The repack room of the facility did not use temporary repairs in the operation In the event of break down, the line was stopped and appropriate repairs were made 152 Temporary Repair Materials Facility Overview Any temporary repairs on food contact surfaces are constructed of food-grade material 153 Temporary Repair Materials Facility Overview The facility maintains a record of work orders or repair requests 154 Temporary Repair Materials Facility Overview The facility follows temporary repair procedures 155 Temporary Repair Materials Facility Overview Temporary repair issues are resolved as soon as possible and practical 156 Food Contact Surface Construction 157 Food Contact Surface Construction Facility Overview Food contact surfaces are corrosion-free, durable, and made of non-toxic materials Food contact surfaces were smooth, corrosion-free, and constructed of non-toxic material This included conveying systems used in the repack area Facility Overview Seams on food contact surfaces are smooth, and free of spot or tack welds No spot or tack welds were identified 158 Temperature Measuring Devices Facility Overview If used in a process critical to food safety, temperature measuring devices are calibrated to a national standard 159 Temperature Measuring Devices Facility Overview Temperature measuring devices are monitored on a frequent basis Page 27 of 60

28 Temperature measuring devices were calibrated on a defined frequency 160 Temperature Measuring Devices Facility Overview The facility uses monitoring systems that trigger alarms when temperatures exceed set limits Monitoring systems triggered alarm systems when temperatures exceeded defined limits 161 Temperature Measuring Devices Facility Overview The facility maintains a record of temperature monitoring activities Temperature monitoring records were kept and were current 162 Temperature Measuring Devices Facility Overview Thermometers are located inside coolers, freezers, and other temperature-controlled storage areas Thermometers were provided in coolers, freezers, and temperature-controlled storage areas 163 Temperature Measuring Devices Facility Overview Temperature measuring devices used in processes not critical to food safety are calibrated to a national standard Temperature measuring devices used in processes not critical to food safety were calibrated to a defined standard 164 Transporting Equipment Facility Overview Transporting equipment, including pallet jacks, carts, trolleys, and forklifts, are maintained to prevent contamination of products being transported Transporting equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, was maintained to prevent contamination of materials This was documented as a part of the PM program 165 Transporting Equipment Facility Overview Forklifts, pallet jacks, and similar equipment are listed on the Preventive Maintenance and/or Master Cleaning Schedules for cleaning and follow up Cleaning of transporting equipment was formally tracked and included follow up 166 Parts Storage Facility Overview Parts are stored in a clean environment off the floor Parts were stored off the floor in a clean environment 167 Parts Storage Facility Overview Only clean repair parts and equipment are stored in parts storage areas Page 28 of 60

29 Clean parts and equipment were observed in parts storage areas 168 Water Quality Facility Overview The facility's water supply complies with regulatory requirements Water was used at the facility and complied with regulatory requirements 169 Water Quality Facility Overview The facility has a safe and/or potable water supply from an approved source The water supply was potable and obtained from Metro Vancouver 170 Water Quality Facility Overview Regular water samples are taken from underground well water supplies and surface water sites according to local health department codes and government requirements A program was in place to monitor water quality and records were provided 171 Water Quality Facility Overview Documentation of the results of water testing is on file Records of the results of water testing were on file and current The results of tests returned September 28, 2011 demonstrated compliance to Canadian Drinking Water standards 172 Water Quality Facility Overview Water, steam, and ice that contacts food and food contact surfaces are regularly monitored to ensure there is no risk to product safety The program included water and ice used for food contact 173 Water Quality Facility Overview Water installations and equipment are constructed and maintained to prevent back siphonage and backflow Back siphonage devices were provided and maintained to prevent backflow and back siphonage 174 Water Quality Facility Overview Routine checks verify that back siphonage and backflow prevention units are functioning properly Results are documented Records of checks of the devices were current These checks were last completed on October 8, Water Quality Facility Overview The sewage disposal system is adequate for the process and maintained to prevent direct or indirect product Page 29 of 60