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Commodity Sales Co.

Address: 517 Clarence St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Establishment No.: m11078

USDA Inspection Report: 09 Aug 2011

Code: 01802
Violation: 416.4(a), 416.13(c)

Citation: After the establishment had conducted the monitoring of the implementation of the SSOP proced ure for pre-operational sanitation and prior to the start of operation .While I was conducting routine pre-op SSOP observation procedu re (pre-operational hands-on) the organoleptic examination at 0500 hours of the establishment' sfacilities, equipment and utensils to assess sanitary conditions. I observed thefollowing noncompliance in the processing Room.

I observed yellowish product residue on food contact surface of two cutting saws, approx. 1"-2" long from previous day of production. [redacted] was informed and physically observed the noncompliance. Immediate corrective actions were performed by establishment on all affected areas upon notification of my findings. After sanitary measures had been restored, I relinquished the regu latory control action approx.0532 hours. 9CFR416.13(c) states: "Each official establish ment shall monitor daily the implementation of the procedures in the sanitation SOP and 9CFR416.4(a) All food contact surfaces, including food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment, must be cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product." Direct contact surfaces must be cleaned prior to operations to ensurethe food that is produced is safe, wholesome and unadulterated.

Residues such as this can provide an excellent growth medium for many micro-organisms, including pathogens. [redacted] was notified verbally and physically observer the noncompliance's . This document serves as written notification that your failure to comply with regulatory requirements could result in additional regulatory or administrative action.You are herby advised of your right to appeal this decision as delineated by 9CFR306 and/or 9CFR381.35.

Regulation:

416.4(a) All food-contact surfaces, including food-contact surfaces of utensils and equipment, must be cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product.

416.13(c) Each official establishment shall monitor daily the implementation of the procedures in the Sanitation SOP’s.

Next Report: USDA Inspection Report: 26 Sep 2011
Previous Report: USDA Inspection Report: 08 Aug 2011

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