Inspector: JOSE LARES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Risk-Based Violations
Specifically, food establishment has not registered with FDA, information and link has been
sent by email to facility owner.
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117.10
Citation Description: Employees did not wash hands thoroughly (and sanitizing if necessary to protect
against contamination with undesirable microorganisms) in an adequate hand-washing facility before
starting work, after each absence from the work station, and at any other time when the hands may have
become soiled or contaminated. 21 CFR 117.10(b)(3)
Observation: Specifically, observed employee changing tasks, leaving processing area, and returning to
continue working processing food without washing hands. COS, employee washed hands and wore gloves
to continue processing food.
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117.10
Citation Description: Hair nets, headbands, caps, beard covers, or other effective hair restraints not worn
where appropriate or in an effective manner. 21 CFR 117.10(b)(6)
Observation: Specifically, observed employees working in the manufacturing of food products not wearing
beard cover. COS, employee put on beard cover.
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117.10
Citation Description: Employee did not remove all unsecured jewelry and other objects that might fall into
food, equipment, or containers, or remove hand jewelry that cannot be adequately sanitized during periods
in which food is manipulated by hand. If such hand jewelry cannot be removed, it may be covered by
material which can be maintained in an intact, clean, and sanitary condition and which effectively protects
against the contamination by these objects of the food, food-contact surfaces, or food-packaging materials.
21 CFR 117.10(b)(4)
Observation: Specifically, observed employee wearing uncovered earrings while processing food products.
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Citation Description: You did not implement your process preventive controls. 117.135(a)(1)
Observation: Specifically, the establishment does not monitor coolers temperature where products are
held for food safety, you must implement temperature monitoring procedures to ensure the safety of the
products stored under refrigeration.
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117.135(a)
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Print Date: 10/3/2023
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117.20(b)
Citation Description: Sufficient space not provided for placement of equipment or storage of materials as
necessary for the maintenance of sanitary operations and the production of safe food. 21 CFR 117.20(b)(1)
Observation: Specifically, observed pallets of merchandise, boxes, and packaging material stored too
close to the walls, not allowing for proper cleaning and inspection of the food establishment.
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117.20(b)
Citation Description: The plant is not constructed in such a manner as to allow floors, walls, or ceilings to
be adequately cleaned and kept clean or to be kept in good repair. 21 CFR 117.20(b)(4)
Observation: Specifically, observed floor in disrepair in the ware wash area of processing room. Also
found ceiling stained tiles throughout the facility.
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117.201(a)
Citation Description: Food establishment has not submitted the required qualified facility attestation to the
FDA. 21 CFR 117.201(a)
Observation: Specifically, at the time of inspection there is no proof that food facility has submitted
required qualified facility attestation to the FDA. Information to submit required qualified facility attestation
has been emailed to food entity.
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117.35(a)
Citation Description: Cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment not conducted in a manner that
protects against allergen cross-contact and against contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, or food
packaging materials. 21 CFR 117.35(a)
Observation: Specifically, observed establishment lacking test strips to test strength of sanitizing solution.
COS, test strips were provided during inspection.
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117.37(a)
Citation Description: Hand-washing facilities not designed to ensure that an employees hands are not a
source of contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, or food-packaging materials. 21 CFR 117.37(e)
Observation: Specifically, observed no hand sanitizer at hand sink in RTE food processing area. COS,
hand sanitizer was provided during inspection.
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117.40
Citation Description: Food-contact surfaces not maintained to protect food from allergen cross-contact
and from being contaminated by any source, including unlawful indirect food additives. 21 CFR 117.40(a)(6)
Observation: Specifically, observed food establishment was not properly conducting the sanitizing and
air-drying procedure for utensils and equipment, training and documentation was provided to employees
and manager.
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117.80(a)
Citation Description: Adequate precautions are not taken to ensure that production procedures do not
contribute to allergen cross-contact and to contamination from any source. 21 CFR 117.80(a)(4)
Observation: Specifically, observed tray with open and exposed RTE food product ( bread) stored
uncovered on metal rack in the hall outside of baking area.
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