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Eberly Poultry

Address: 1095 Mt. Airy Rd, Stevens, PA 17578
Establishment No.: p09965

USDA Inspection Report: 28 Mar 2012

Code: 01D01
Violation: 416.1, 416.2(b)(2), 416.4(b), 416.5(a), 416.5(b)

Citation: At approximately 0646 hrs, while performing a Pre operational Inspection -procedure, before operation, the following Standard Sanitation deficiencies were noted at the Establishment:1.An employee who works in the slaughter area was observed with an impermeable apron, which he was wearing, with blood stains and dirt. Management immediately initiated corrective actions ,when informed .2. The structural- metal beams, over-head and vertical, located between shipping doors (far right side ),have peeling paint on them. These structural beams are located were metal tanks, chilling tanks, are stored, .These beams were shown to Management and tanks were properly tagged by Est. ,and /or with no deficiencies.3-The exhausting duct system ( round-outlet) , that brings air from the slaughter area into the washing coop area, has a buildup of debris.

Mr. [redacted],Quality ontrol Manager ,was informed of failure to comply with 9 CFR 416.1 ,416.2(b)(2),416.4(b) and 416.5(b).

Regulation:

416.1 Each official establishment must be operated and maintained in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and to ensure that product is not adulterated.

416.2(b)(2) Walls, floors, and ceilings within establishments must be built of durable materials impervious to moisture and be cleaned and sanitized as necessary to prevent adulteration of product or the creation of insanitary conditions.

416.4(b) Non-food-contact surfaces of facilities, equipment, and utensils used in the operation of the establishment must be cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product.

416.5(a) Cleanliness. All persons working in contact with product, food-contact surfaces, and product-packaging materials must adhere to hygienic practices while on duty to prevent adulteration of product and the creation of insanitary conditions.

416.5(b) Clothing. Aprons, frocks, and other outer clothing worn by persons who handle product must be of material that is disposable or readily cleaned. Clean garments must be worn at the start of each working day and garments must be changed during the day as often as necessary to prevent adulteration of product and the creation of insanitary conditions.

 

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