Putting Glass Walls on New York's Slaughterhouses So We Can See Behind Closed Doors
Crescent Duck Farm Inc., New York

Address: 10 Edgar Ave, Aquebogue, NY 11931
Establishment No.: 00824 P

USDA Inspection Report: 3 Aug 2010

Code: 06D01
Violation: 416.2(b)(1), 416.2(b)(3), 416.4(b)

Citation: On August 3, 2010 at approximately 0800 hours while conducting an unscheduled 06D01 procedure, a walk through, the following deficiencies were observed: In the box storage room located upstairs adjacent to the ice storage unit there is a window in the dock area located down two steps that has ply wood rather than paned glass which is in disrepair containing holes in the corners and gaps along the bottom of the window allowing vermin and pest to enter establishment. In this same dock area there is a screen is disrepair, separating itself from it's intended use, this screen also contains dust/debris adhered to it. Upstairs in the box storage room there is a concrete wall adjacent with a wooden wall with debris and dust adhered to it without enough space between these two walls allowing for proper sanitation. In the same box storage area there is a fan duct that has dust/debris adhered to it, this duct is located approximately in the middle on the back wall of this area. In the shipping area there is a roll down door that is in disrepair containing a hole in the bottom right hand corner approximately 4.5 inches in length allowing for the possibility of vermin and pest to enter facility. The ceiling in the slaughter area between the conveyor belt and the wall of the kill area located directly above the shackle line was observed to have previous production residue. The pulley support wheels throughout the shackle system in all areas of the establishment had residue on the top surface (facing the ceiling ) of these support wheels. Equipment rejected with USDA Tag no. B39133832. Shrink wrap packer contains residue under the chain covering the bottom of this equipment, there is residue in the drain bin and on the drains of this equipment. Equipment rejected with USDA Tag no. B39133817. The wax area and equipment were observed to have a buildup of wax and dust on the temperature boxes, power lines. Equipment rejected with USDA tag no. B39133833. Mr. was immediately notified. Title 9CFR416.2(b) (1)Establishment buildings, including their structures, rooms and compartments must be of sound construction be kept in good repair and be of sufficient size to allow for processing, handling and storage of product in a manner that does not result in product adulteration or the creation of insanitary conditions. Title 9CFR416.2(b)(3)Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, and other outside openings must be constructed and maintained to prevent the entrance of vermin, such as flies, rats, and mice. Title 9CFR 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 adulteration of product.

Regulation:

416.2(b)(1) Establishment buildings, including their structures, rooms, and compartments must be of sound construction, be kept in good repair, and be of sufficient size to allow for processing, handling, and storage of product in a manner that does not result in product adulteration or the creation of insanitary conditions.

416.2(b)(3) Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, and other outside openings must be constructed and maintained to prevent the entrance of vermin, such as flies, rats, and mice.

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.

 

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