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GAP Audit Checklist

by Teri Simmons, from the Community

This Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audit checklist helps farms and produce suppliers evaluate food safety across the supply chain. Sections cover farm review (water sources, manure and biosolids use, wildlife and livestock controls, sewage systems), field sanitation and harvesting, packinghouse operations (washing, water treatment, worker hygiene, housekeeping, pest control), storage and transportation (temperature control, ice and refrigeration, equipment cleanliness), traceability, and preventive food defense procedures. Use it to identify risks, document compliance, and support FDA-aligned best practices.

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Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Audit Checklist
This Good Agricultural Practices GAP audit checklist helps producers evaluate compliance with food safety standards across the supply chain. It covers farm review, water quality, sewage, animal and wildlife controls, manure and biosolids management, and traceability. Field harvesting, sanitation, and transportation practices are assessed, along with packing house hygiene, pest control, and housekeeping. Storage and distribution controls, temperature monitoring, and shipping procedures are included. The checklist also addresses preventive food defense measures, worker training, and documentation to support recalls and continuous improvement.
by Christine Blackledge, from the Community
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HSQE-FOR-030 Pre-Start and Daily Site Check Report
This Good Agricultural Practices GAP audit checklist helps producers evaluate compliance with food safety standards across the supply chain. It covers farm review, water quality, sewage, animal and wildlife controls, manure and biosolids management, and traceability. Field harvesting, sanitation, and transportation practices are assessed, along with packing house hygiene, pest control, and housekeeping. Storage and distribution controls, temperature monitoring, and shipping procedures are included. The checklist also addresses preventive food defense measures, worker training, and documentation to support recalls and continuous improvement.
by Christine Blackledge, from the Community
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Pre- and Post-Season Farm HACCP Audit
This pre and post season audit checklist helps produce farms evaluate and document food safety and HACCP practices from field to packinghouse. It covers staff training and certifications, integrated pest control, traceability and recall programs, allergen control, personnel hygiene, handwashing, and health policies. Procurement checks include approved sources and pallet control, while equipment and building maintenance verify water quality, sanitation, lighting, and structural integrity. The checklist guides release procedures, cleaning and sanitizing, and waste handling. Growing areas are assessed against Good Agricultural Practices, risk assessments, water testing, and fertilizer and pesticide documentation. Harvest sections address field sanitation, equipment cleaning schedules, and container hygiene. Packinghouse and cold storage steps include hazard analysis, critical control points, temperature logs, FIFO, lighting protection, and separation of chemicals, leading to clear recommendations and sign off.
by W Unknown, from the Community
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GAP Audit Part 7 - Preventive Food Defense Procedures Checklist
Use this preventive food defense procedures checklist to check for proactive steps taken to maintain food safety and prepare for the official GAP audit.
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