AIB GMP Inspection Report 2016
AIB GMP Inspection Report 2016
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The AIB International Consolidated Standards for Inspection are statements that represent key requirements that a facility must meet in order
to keep products manufactured, processed or handled in a facility wholesome and safe. The Standards reflect what an inspector would
expect to see in a facility that maintains a food-safe processing environment.
This report details the findings from an AIB International inspection against the Consolidated Standards. The document contains the following
sections:
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Score
Minor Issues Improvement
Serious Unsatisfactory
Category Noted Needed Scores
(140-155) <= 135
(180-195) (160-175)
Operational Methods and Personnel Practices 0 0 0 0 200
Maintenance for Food Safety 1 0 0 0 195
Cleaning Practices 1 0 0 0 195
Integrated Pest Management 0 0 0 0 200
Adequacy of Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs 2 0 0 0 190
Total Score 980
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.
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Participant Names
Name Role Inspection Closing Meeting
Bradford Nostrandt Production Manager Yes Yes
Justin Holthus Operations Manager Yes Yes
Michael Jay Thompson Maintenance Manager Yes Yes
Monica Meesala Quality Assurance Manager Yes Yes
Roger Due QA Supervisor Yes Yes
Natasha Collins Auditor Yes Yes
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Facility-Specific Questions
# Question Comments
1.11 Does the facility use processing aids? Yes
1.11.a State the processing aid(s) used. Release Agents: Confecto Lube, Silicon Dioxide, Organic
Confecto Lube, and Arnakote.
1.11.b Are processing aids segregated from non-food materials? Yes
1.11.c Is food approval documentation provided? Yes
1.13 Does the facility use bulk dry materials? No
1.13.a State the bulk dry materials received. N/A
1.13.b Provide the screen size of the sifter. N/A
1.13.c State the frequency of screen and tailings checks. N/A
1.14 Does the facility use bulk liquid materials? No
1.14.a State the bulk liquid materials received. N/A
1.14.b State the locations of the strainers. N/A
1.14.c State the frequency of strainer inspections and if they are documented. N/A
1.15 Are foreign material control devices used? Yes
1.15.a List the devices used. Metal detectors, Sweco screens, and Rare-earth magnets
are utilized for foreign material verification checks.
1.15.b Are they present on all lines? Yes
1.15.c List the specific devices tested during the inspection. The metal detector device checks consisted of 1.3mm
ferrous, 2.0mm stainless steel, and 1.5mm non-ferrous
standards. The metal detectors reject mechanisms was
verified for all three devices. They were properly tested
functioning during the inspection.
1.22 Does the site have temperature controlled areas such as coolers and Yes
freezers?
1.22.a State the temperatures noted at the time of the inspection. State if Refrigeration was reading at 23F (Quality only for in-process
coolers are provided for quality or food safety purposes. products) Freezer -2F (Food Safety and Quality)
1.22.b State the method of temperature monitoring (manual or continuous). Continuous monitoring
1.22.c State if an alarm system is present. Yes, alarm system and call down tree is initiated beginning
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4.5.b If licensing of the PCO is not required, were training records current? N/A
4.5.c State the expiration date of the business license. Idaho is not required to obtain a business license for PCO
services.
4.5.d State the expiration date of the certificate of insurance. January 1, 2017
4.6 Were pesticides used at this facility? Yes
4.6.a List the names of the pesticides used, at a minimum, in the last 6 Contrac All-Weather Blox (EPA#1245-279), Temidor SC
months or since the last AIB Inspection. (EPA#7969-210), Suspend Polyzone (EPA# 432-1514), and
Transport GHP Insecticide (EPA #8033-279)
4.6.b Were current labels provided for the pesticides reviewed? Yes, all labels are accessible with Sprague's online system.
4.6.c Were current chemical safety data sheets provided for the pesticides Yes
reviewed?
5.2 Who was assigned responsibility for food safety at the facility? Quality Manager
5.2.a Does the facility have a current license to produce, manufacture, or Yes
store food products (local health department, state, or other agency)?
5.2.b Has the site implemented procedures to meet regulatory requirements Yes
(i.e., allergen labeling and control, Reportable Food Registry, Food
Safety Modernization Act, etc.)?
5.10 Does the site have a documented Microbiological Control Program in Yes
place?
5.10.a State if testing is for sanitation, environmental, raw materials/finished Microbial testing is conducted for the following: Sanitation,
product. Environmental, Raw materials and Finished product based
upon customer request.
5.10.b State the microorganisms tested for. The following tests were performed: Aerobic Plant Count,
Total Plate Count for non-pathogenic E-coli. species, along
with Yeast and Molds.
5.10.c If the facility is testing for pathogens, indicate if the testing is All of the above based upon customer request.
environmental only or if testing is done for raw materials, finished
products, or food contact surfaces.
5.10.d If the site tests for pathogens, is the product or raw material placed on Yes
hold and not released until results indicating the food safety of the
product have been obtained?
5.10.e Are documented disposition procedures and records in place for Yes
materials that test positive for pathogens?
5.10.f State if an in-house or outside lab is used. An in-house laboratory is used for non-pathogenic
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5.29 How does the facility use potable water, ice, or steam for product Potable water is used for sanitation/cleaning and personal
contact? employee usage.
5.29.a State the source of the potable water supply (well, city, etc.). City of Nampa
5.29.b State the source of the records indicating potability. 2015 Water Quality Report
5.29.c Is ice made in-house or purchased? No
5.29.d List the source of testing records for ice and if they indicated that it was N/A
potable.
5.29.e Is food approval documentation provided for chemicals used for the N/A
generation of steam for food contact?
5.29.f List the source of testing records for steam used for product contact. N/A
5.29.g State if the back flow prevention devices are checked for function and Yes, April 15, 2016
provide the last date of testing.
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1 Minor Issues Noted (MI) Bulk Systems and Unloading Areas 2.22 2.22.1.1 Outside Grounds and Roof
Finding: The receiving overhead dock door trailer seal cushion was damaged and fraying. All other loading dock area bump pads
were in good repair.
Recommendation: This protective pad should be promptly replaced in order to provide a deterrent from pests entering the building.
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2 Minor Issues Noted (MI) Non-Product Zone and Support Area Cleaning 3.6 3.6.1.4 Facility Overview
Finding: The walk-in freezer contained a small amount of ice build-up from condensate located on the back, left-side of the west
wall and on the floor. The ice was located in Zones 3 or 4, and no ongoing leaks were found evident at the time of the
inspection.
Recommendation: It is recommended the ice be removed from the floor and wall to enhance cleaning efforts in this location. In addition, the
source of this ice buildup should be determined and eliminated in order to prevent any possible product storage risks.
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4 Minor Issues Noted (MI) Preventive Maintenance Program 5.14 5.14.1.1 Facility Overview
Finding: A formal Preventive Maintenance Program and work order system was not used to prioritize problems in structural,
equipment, or utensil maintenance. Specifically, the PM program should have addressed the receiving door damaged
cushion and the source of the condensate formed ice located in support areas of the walk-In freezer unit. .
Recommendation: It was recommended the items be corrected and the PM system used to prioritize issues and correct problems that may
be noted in future inspections
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Additional Comments
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Waste Material Disposal 1.16 Waste material and waste material removal were managed to avoid product contamination.
Ingredient Scoops 1.17 Individual transfer scoops were managed to prevent product contamination.
Product Identification 1.18 Random review indicated that raw materials, rework, work-in-progress, and carry-over as
applicable to the facility were identified to prevent misuse.
Workspace Arrangement 1.19 Workspace areas reviewed during the inspection were found to be clean and well maintained.
Single-Service Containers 1.20 Single-service containers appeared to be properly disposed of to prevent reuse.
Hand Contact 1.21 Hand contact with product observed during the inspection was limited where possible and
practical to prevent contamination.
Temperature-Sensitive Materials 1.22 Appropriate storage temperatures were noted during the inspection to prevent microbial
growth in susceptible food products.
Cross Contamination Prevention 1.23 Incompatible or hazardous materials observed during the inspection appeared to be
segregated and handled to prevent product contamination.
Containers and Utensils 1.24 Containers and utensils observed during the inspection were constructed, handled, and
maintained to prevent food safety hazards.
Cans, Bottles, and Rigid Packaging 1.25 Cans, bottles, and rigid packaging appeared to be stored and cleaned to ensure that the
product contact surface was protected from contamination prior to filling and capping.
Finished Product Transportation 1.26 Transportation and finished product coding randomly reviewed during the inspection was
provided in a manner to allow traceability of materials. Transports examined during the
inspection were found to be clean and in good condition.
Hand Washing Facilities 1.27 Hand washing facilities examined during the inspection appeared to be appropriately located,
functional, and stocked to allow hand washing to occur.
Washrooms, Showers, and Locker Rooms 1.28 Employee welfare areas examined were maintained in good condition.
Personal Hygiene 1.29 No personal hygiene practices issues were identified during the inspection.
Work Clothes, Changing Facilities, and 1.30 Appropriate clothing or uniforms were observed to be clean and in good condition. Changing
Personnel Areas facilities were provided.
Personal Items and Jewelry Control 1.32 No issues with the control of jewelry or personal items were identified during the inspection.
Health Conditions 1.33 Health policies were defined for the facility. No issues that were inconsistent with these
policies were identified.
Non-Facility Personnel 1.34 Non-facility personnel were observed to be in compliance with the facility defined GMP
Programs.
Multiple-Service Shipping Containers 1.35 Multiple service shipping containers appeared to be cleaned and maintained to prevent
contamination of products.
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Glass Container Breakage 1.36 When glass containers were broken, procedures were in place and appeared to be effective in
dealing with breakage issues.
Filling, Capping and Sealing 1.37 Monitoring of filling, capping and sealing operations appeared to be monitored and consistent
with defined specifications.
Examination of Materials 1.38 Materials that could not be examined with foreign material control devices were visually
examined prior to use.
Facility Location 2.1 No evidence of issues from local activities or the facility location were identified during the
inspection.
Outside Grounds and Roof 2.2 Facility grounds appeared to be well maintained. No issues were identified.
Security Equipment 2.3 Physical security measures were implemented at this facility.
Layout 2.4 No issues with placement of equipment and structures were identified. Appropriate access for
cleaning, inspection, and maintenance activities was noted.
Floors 2.5 Floor surfaces observed during the inspection were found to be in good condition.
Drains 2.6 Drains examined during the inspection were found to be in good condition.
Walls 2.7 Walls examined during the inspection were found to be in good condition.
Ceilings and Overhead Structures 2.8 Overhead structures that could be examined were found to be clean and in good condition.
Glass, Brittle Plastics, and Ceramics 2.9 No issues with glass, brittle plastics, or ceramics were identified during the inspection.
Control
Air Makeup Units 2.10 Filters and screens examined during the inspection were found to be well maintained and in
good condition.
Pest Prevention 2.11 No identified issues with building maintenance were observed that would allow pest harborage
or entry into the facility.
Leaks and Lubrication 2.12 Catch pans or other devices were provided to protect product from contamination from
lubrication or leaks.
Lubricants 2.13 Food-grade lubricants were identified for use on food processing and packaging equipment
and were labeled and segregated from non food-grade lubricants.
Cross Contamination Prevention 2.14 Segregation of operations based on process flow appeared to be practiced as observed
during the inspection.
Equipment and Utensil Construction 2.15 Equipment and utensils observed during the inspection were designed and made of materials
to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.
Temporary Repair Materials 2.16 Temporary repairs noted during the inspection were consistent with the facility defined
program.
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Temperature Measuring Devices 2.17 Temperature measuring devices were routinely calibrated and monitored to ensure product
safety. Records randomly reviewed indicated that calibrations were current.
Compressed Air/Product Contact Gases 2.18 Compressed air or other gases were used in contact with product or product contact surfaces.
Random review of records and observation indicated that filters were maintained or that purity
was suitable to prevent contamination of product or product contact surfaces.
Transporting Equipment 2.19 Transporting equipment appeared to be well maintained at the time of the inspection.
Parts Storage 2.20 Parts were found to be clean and properly stored at the time of the inspection.
Hand Washing Facilities Design 2.21 Hand washing facilities were provided and were observed to be operational during the
inspection.
Wastewater Treatment and Sewage 2.24 Observations at the time of the inspection indicated that wastewater and sewage treatment
Disposal systems were being properly maintained.
Cleaning 3.1 Cleaning appeared to be completed in a way to prevent contamination of raw materials,
products, and equipment.
Food Contact Cleaning Compounds and 3.2 Approval and verification procedures were in place for cleaning compounds and sanitizers
Sanitizers used at the facility for food contact cleaning. Approval documentation was provided for the
chemicals that were selected and reviewed.
Equipment and Tools 3.3 Cleaning tools and equipment appeared to be managed and maintained to prevent product
contamination. No issues were identified.
Daily (Housekeeping) Cleaning 3.4 No issues were identified with daily housekeeping practices observed during the inspection.
Product Zone Cleaning 3.5 Review of cleaning of product contact surfaces observed during the inspection indicated that
these processes appeared to be effective. No issues were observed or identified.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 4.1 A written IPM Program outlining controls and processes to minimize pest activity were
Program defined.
Facility Assessment 4.2 An annual assessment of the IPM Program was documented and current.
Signed Contracts 4.4 Signed contracts between the facility and the external service provider defined the
requirements for pest management activities for this facility.
Credentials and Competencies 4.5 Qualifications examined for selected IPM service providers were documented and current.
Pesticide Documentation 4.6 Pesticide labels and chemical safety data sheets were provided for the pesticides randomly
examined during the inspection.
Pesticide Application Documentation 4.7 Pesticide application documentation was current and provided records to identify, document,
and verify use of pesticides randomly examined during the inspection.
Trend Analysis 4.9 Service records of monitoring devices and pest sightings reviewed appeared to be used to
identify and eliminate areas of pest activity as noted by the lack of significant activity observed
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Specification Program 5.22 Specifications that defined food safety requirements for raw materials, food contact packaging
materials, processing aids, work-in-progress, and finished products were maintained, as
applicable to this facility. Random review of materials indicated that facility defined program
requirements were currently being met.
Letters of Guarantee or Certifications 5.23 Statements of assurance in the form of letters of guarantee or certifications were provided to
indicate compliance to regulatory requirements for received materials and finished products.
Records randomly reviewed indicated that the facility was currently meeting their program
requirements.
HACCP Program 5.25 A HACCP Plan that evaluated the hazards associated with the raw materials and processes
related to product or food category was defined and implemented for the facility. This included
the hazard analysis and identification of critical control points, as applicable, to prevent,
eliminate, or reduce these hazards to an acceptable level. Random review of records
indicated that the facility met the CCPs requirements or that appropriate deviation procedures
were implemented as identified by the program.
Specialized Testing 5.26 Specialized testing procedures were defined for products produced at this facility. Random
review of records indicated that testing procedures meet the defined requirements.
Release Procedures 5.27 Release procedures as defined for this facility were implemented to ensure that materials
were checked for food safety hazards prior to release and shipment to the customer.
Design Standards 5.28 Structural and equipment design standards were implemented to aid in maintenance of food
safety programs.
Water Quality 5.29 Water, water sources, and water management strategies were implemented to ensure safe
water for product contact and use. Random reviews of the records indicated that programs
were implemented.
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