Good Manufacturing Practices and Microbial Contamination Sources in Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree Processing Plant in Kenya

Table 3

Assessment of GMPs for buildings, grounds, and structures for OFSP puree processing.

Item	Yes	No	Status
(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