Horticulture & Specialty Crops
GAP Audit Checklist for Produce
Use this checklist to prepare for a produce GAP audit. It helps growers collect records and spot gaps before the auditor arrives. Print a copy for each season and keep the filled pages with your farm records.
ChecklistHorticulture & Specialty CropsFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Food safety plan is current
- Water test records on file
- Worker training records complete
- Handwash and restrooms stocked
- Soil amendment records ready
- Animal control steps documented
- Sanitation logs filled in
- Traceability records tested
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and FDA.
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