Part 4 Storage and Transportation

Product, Containers and Pallets (95 pts.)

Pest Control (30 pts.)
Ice and Refrigeration (60 pts.)
Transportation (35 pts.)
Worker Health and Personal Hygiene (20 pts.)
Traceability (10 pts.)
250 Total Points Possible
 4-1 Product, Containers & Pallets
The storage facility is cleaned and maintained in an orderly manner.

5 Points
 4-2 Product, Containers & Pallets
Bulk storage facilities (NOT totes, bins or cartons) are inspected for foreign
material prior to use and cleaning records are maintained.

5 Points Record: Storage Facility and Equipment Cleanliness

 4-3 Product, Containers & Pallets
Storage rooms, buildings, and/or facilities are maintained and sufficiently sealed
or isolated to be protected from external contamination.

10 Points
 4-4 Product, Containers & Pallets
Storage areas are reasonably free of litter and debris.

5 Points
4-5 Product, Containers & Pallets
Floors in storage areas are reasonably free of standing water.

5 Points
4-6 Product, Containers & Pallets
Possible wastewater spillage is prevented from contaminating any food handling
area by barriers, drains, or a sufficient distance.

10 Points
 4-7 Product, Containers & Pallets
There is a policy describing procedures which specify handling/disposition of
finished product which is opened, spilled, or comes in contact with the floor.

15 Points
 4-8 Storage and Transportation

Packing containers are properly stored and sufficiently

sealed to be protected from contamination (birds,
rodents, pests and other contaminants).

10 Points
4-9 Storage and Transportation

Pallets, pallet boxes, totes, bins,

cellars, storage rooms, etc. are clean,
in good condition and do not
contribute foreign material to the
product.
Missing
Board

Broken Runners

5 Points
 4-10 Storage and Transportation
Product stored outside in totes, trucks, bins,
other containers or on the ground in bulk is
covered and protected from contamination.

10 Points
 4-11 Product, Containers & Pallets
Non-food grade
substances such as paints,
lubricants, pesticides, etc.,
are not stored in close
proximity to the product.

10 Points
4-12 Product, Containers & Pallets
Mechanical equipment used during the storage process is clean and
maintained to prevent contamination of the product.

5 Points Document: Storage Facility and Equipment Cleanliness 5

 4-13 Pest Control

Measures are taken to exclude animals or

pests from storage facilities. Frequent
monitoring required.

10 Points Document: Pest/Rodent Control Log

 4-14 Pest Control
There is an established and
organized pest control
program for the facility.

10 Points Document: Pest/Rodent Control Log

4-15 Pest Control

Service reports for the pest

control program should be
kept current and available for
review at any time.

5 Points Record: Pest/Rodent Control Log

 4-16 Pest Control
Interior walls, floors and
ceilings are well maintained
and are free of major cracks
and crevices.

5 Points
4-17 Ice and Refrigeration
The water used for cooling/ice is potable.

10 Points Record: Water Source Testing Log

4-18 Ice and Refrigeration

Manufacturing, storage and transportation facilities used in making and

delivering ice used for cooling the product have been sanitized.

10 Points Record: Ice Sanitation Log

4-19 Ice and Refrigeration

Climate controlled rooms are monitored for

temperature and logs are maintained.

5 Points Document: Storage Temperature and Refrigeration Equipment Log

4-20 Ice and Refrigeration

Thermometer(s) need to be checked

for accuracy and records are recorded
and made available for review.

5 Points Document: Storage Temperature and Refrigeration Log

 4-21 Ice and Refrigeration

Refrigeration system condensation does not come in contact with produce.

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10 Points
4-22 Ice and Refrigeration

Refrigeration equipment (condensers, fans, etc.) is cleaned on a scheduled

basis.

10 Points Document: Storage Temperature and Refrigeration Equipmet Log

Another Cooler Temperature Log Sheet
4-23 Ice and Refrigeration

A product that is iced must be stored in such a way that it does not drip on
pallets of produce stored below.

10 Points
4-24 Transportation
Trucks are inspected to ensure cleanliness and proper refrigeration. Document
all truck inspections.

10 PointsProcedure: Carrier Monitoring Log

4-25 Transportation
Trucks cannot haul raw animal products, garbage, or chemicals a there is a risk of
cross-contamination.

10 Points Procedure: Carrier Monitoring Log

4-26 Transportation
Document the truck temperature and state of product at the time of shipment.

10 Points Procedure: Carrier Monitoring Log

4-27 Transportation
All produce should be carefully
packed and loaded to avoid
damage.

5 Points Procedure: Carrier Monitoring Log

 4-28 Worker Health and Personal Hygiene
Areas designated for employee breaks and eating must be
kept clean and in an area away from the production line.

5 Points
4-29 Worker Health and Personal Hygiene

There should be a written policy (SOP) that refers to wearing of hair and/or
beard nets in the storage and transportation areas. This SOP or policy must be
followed by everyone.

5 Points Procedure: Employee & Visitor Sign

4-30 Worker Health and Personal Hygiene

There should be a written policy that refers to

wearing of or restriction of jewelry.

NO JEWELRY
PERMITTED
IN PRODUCTION
AREA

NO SE PERMITEN
JOYAS
EN EL AREA DE
PRODUCCION

5 Points Procedure: Employee & Visitor Sign

 4-31 Traceability

Records are kept recording the

source of incoming product an
the destination of outgoing
product which is uniquely
identified to enable traceability.

10 Points