Tortilleria El Gallo in Plant City

THE ENTITY HAS NOT REGISTERED AS A FOOD FACILITY WITH THE FOOD & DRUGADMINISTRATION (FDA). INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE PROVIDED DURING VISIT TO BEGINREGISTRATION PROCESS. o

THE ENTITY HAD APPLIED IN 2021 FOR A FOOD PERMIT BUT HAD WITHDREW DUE TO DELAYS IN ACQUIRING WELL/ SEPTIC APPROVAL FROM DOH. THEY HAVE SINCE ACQUIRED THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, BUT HAVE BEEN OPERATING WITHOUT RECEIVING AN INSPECTION AND A FOOD PERMIT. o 117.20(a) Citation Description: Equipment not properly stored, litter and waste not properly removed, weeds or grass not cut that may constitute an attractant, breeding place or harborage area for pests within the immediate vicinity of the plant buildings or structures. 21 CFR 117.20(a)(1) Observation: OUTSIDE AREA: TORTILLA BY-PRODUCT BEING DIVERTED TO ANIMAL FEED IS STORED INSIDE A 50 GALLON PLASTIC DRUM WITHOUT BEING COVERED RIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE ROLL UP DOORS CREATES AN ATTRACTANT AND HARBORAGE CONDITION FOR PEST. o 117.35(a) Citation Description: Buildings, fixtures and other physical facilities of the plant not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition or kept in repair adequate to prevent food from becoming adulterated. 21 CFR 117.35(a) Observation: PROCESSING AREA: BLACK GRIME ACCUMULATING BETWEEN METAL LINKS OF TORTILLA COOLING CONVEYOR BELT NOT CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OR CREATE AN ATTRACTANT FOR PEST. COS. CONVEYOR BELT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING VISIT. x Print Date: 1/19/2023 Page 1 of 3 117.35(b)(2) Citation Description: Toxic cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, or pesticide chemicals not properly identified, held or stored in a manner that protects against contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, or food-packaging materials. 21 CFR 117.35(b)(2) Observation: WAREWASHING AREA: COMMERCIAL SPRAY BOTTLE WITH UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS. COS. THE COMMERCIAL SPRAY BOTTLE WAS LABELED DURING VISIT.