Table 3.
Assessment of GMPs for buildings, grounds, and structures for OFSP puree processing.
Item | Yes | No | Status |
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(1) Is the OFSP puree processing plant located in an environment free of dust? | √ | Compliant | |
(2) Is the area around the plant clear of litter, weeds, grass and brush? | √ | Compliant | |
(3) Is there any standing water on the ground which might also attract pests? | √ | Compliant | |
(4) Are floors, walls and drains properly cleaned? | √ | Noncompliant | |
(5) Are floors made of alkali and acid resistant material? | √ | Compliant | |
(6) Do floors have sufficient slope to avoid water stagnation? | √ | Compliant | |
(7) Do production area doors and windows to the outside have fine mesh screens to keep out insects? If not are they tightly sealed? | √ | Compliant | |
(8) Have all holes and cracks been filled so as not provide hiding places or entry points for pests? | √ | Compliant | |
(9) Are there any presence of domestic animals such as cats and dogs? | √ | Compliant | |
(10) Are the hand washing facilities furnishedwith soap and paper towels? | √ | Noncompliant | |
(11) Are there any leaks in the roof, sky lights, windows or overhead piping? | √ | Compliant | |
(12) Are drains adequately designed to handle the volume of waste water? | √ | Noncompliant | |
(13) Are all drains fitted with screens and waste traps to prevent pest entry into the processing areas? | √ | Compliant | |
(14) Are the overhead lights covered with shields to prevent contamination of products by broken glass in case the lamps burst? | √ | Noncompliant |