A. PREMISES SOP a 1.1. Outside Property & Building

A. PREMISES SOP A 1.1. Outside Property & Building

SOP A1.1 & A1.1.2 Building Exterior

Objective: To monitor condition of surrounding & external condition of the building.

Person Responsible: QA Manager or designate

Procedure / monitoring: the QA manager will inspect the outside structure and grounds using GIF 1.1 to assure that criteria stated in SOP A1.1 meets acceptable standards.

  1. The area next to the building properly drains, with no garbage or debris around.
  2. The parking area is free of standing water, debris and excessive vegetation
  3. Roadways front and back are clear of debris.
  4. Waste receptacles adequate and self contained.
  5. Bait stations properly used, positioned & anchored in place
  6. No entry points for any type pest. No unprotected openings, doors fitted properly.
  7. No evidence of rodent, bird or animal infestation at waste areas.
  8. Roof, walls and foundation are maintained to prevent leakage.
  9. Complete, sign & date GIF 1.1

Frequency: The third week of each month.

Corrective Action: The QA person when required will write up all necessary work orders CAF 8, and submit records to the plant manager or designate. All outstanding issues will be listed on the next audit. Minor C.A. completed, signed off on GIF 1.1

  1. Drainage repairs done by maintenance
  2. Garbage & other debris is to be removed by the janitor
  3. Standing water is monitored by maintenance
  4. Vegetation & debris front & back, to be cleared by the janitor.
  5. Bait stations monitored & inspected weekly by P.C.O.
  6. Condition of waste receptacles to be monitored by the janitor and QA manager.
  7. Building maintenance to be done by maintenance.
  8. C.A. to be assigned by plant manager with expected date of completion. Plant manager will sign off when completed.
  9. Non completed C.A. will be discussed at the HACCP meeting

Verification: Monthly Ground Inspection Form is reviewed and signed off by the plant manager within 2 weeks of audit. The program will be audited at the yearly maintenance audit.

Records: GIF 1.1, Corrective Action Form 8

October 1, 2007