Ohio Slaughterhouses

Code: 01001
Violation: 416.4(b), 416.4(d), 416.1, 416.2(b)(1)

Citation: While evaluating Establishment compliance with the SPS and SSOP regulatory requirementsthroughout the raw products cutting area I observed the following: 1) Conduits, conduit hangers and other hardware structures throughout the area were found to be heavily rusted and exhibiting flaking paint, often around and above areas where uncovered prod ucts area processed, transported and/or stored. 2) The refrigeration unit along the wall of the room containing processing lines 1 [redacted] was found with heavily oxidized and flaking metal on the aluminum fins (facing the wall) and heavily rusted grill covers on the unit fans. With the aid of a ladder it was identified that ,at the touch, large pieces (.5xl”) of the cooling unit fins broke loose and those pieces powderi zed by light rubbing. Additional flaking paint was observed on the fan grills. The flaking paint easily broke free of the grill at the touch. At the time of the observation exposed products were being stored directly under and around the refer unit. I initiated a regulatory control action and rejected (US reject tag #826760887) the floor area beneath the refer unit. [redacted] was contacted was contacted and notified of these findings. At my request accompanied me through the department and reviewed my findings with me. During this review I requested a ladder to better evaluate the deterioration of the refrigeration unit. accommodated and brought a ladder to the immediate area. The condition of the ladder was objectionable. It was found with heavy grease and black soil build-up along the ladder frame and rung traction grooves. I commented to that I had remarked to [redacted] the night prior during the conduct of pre-op inspection that several ladders in the department were found in similar condition and that those ladders were not being maintained in an acceptable manner. Noncompliance with 9 CFR 416.1;416.2(b)(1); 416.4(b) and 416.4(d) is evident in this finding in that the Establishment failed to maintain structures in good repair, assure the cleaning of non-food-contact surfaces of equipment and adequately protect products during processing,handling and storage in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of insanitary cond itions and the adulteration of products.

Regulation:

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.

416.4(d) Product must be protected from adulteration during processing, handling, storage, loading, and unloading at and during transportation from official establishments.

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)(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.

Code: 01C02
Violation: 416.16(a)

Citation: 9 CFR 416.lS(a) states that official establishments shall take appropriate corrective actions when either the establishment or FSIS determines that the establishment SSOP procedures or implementation may have failed to prevent direct contamination of products. At approximately 0030 hrs. I met with [redacted] and asked if the establishment had produced any records relevant to the implementation of corrective action taken in response to the findings documented on N R# JHA462312342SN/1. [redacted] stated that no records had been produced/deve loped regarding the same. Noncompliance with 9 CFR 416.16(a) is evident in this finding in that the establishment failed to maintain daily records sufficient to document the implementat ion and monitoring of the SSOP and any corrective actions taken.

Regulation:

416.16(a) Each official establishment shall maintain daily records sufficient to document the implementation and monitoring of the Sanitation SOP’s and any corrective actions taken. The establishment employee(s) specified in the Sanitation SOP’s as being responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the procedure(s) specified in

Code: 01802
Violation: 416.2(b)(1), 416.13(c)

Citation: After the Establishment pre-op and prior to the start of operations (12/26/11) I conducted a hands-on pre-op verification in the cutting room. My finding(s) were as follows: l) The line[redacted] auger from the dumper to the cutter wasfound with several (>3) large (2″-3″ sq.) pieces of meat and fat wedged under the auger (product contact). 2) The #1 dumper wasfound with small pieces of fat and rust attached to the product receiving bin. Evaluation of the immediate overhead identified heavily rusted conduit and conduit bracket directly above. 3) The line [redacted] machine was found with deep gouges and cracks in the belt surface. These gouges and cracks were filled with product and product residues. 4) The North & South Processing load Beltswere found with an extraordinary amount of meat and fat. Meat and fat pieces (10), some in excess of 2-3″sq. were scattered across the belt tops. The belt section hinges were completely full of fat, in excess of 1/4″ deep in many places. The belt gears were found completely full of fat and product pieces. [redacted] was contacted and notified of these findings. After reviewing the findings with [redacted], I initiated a regulatory control action and rejected the cutting rooms pending the implementation of establishment corrective actions. I requested the Establishment SSOP pre-op records [redacted] provided a record dated 12/23/2011. All items included on the record were checked off as being inspected and found acceptable. An illegible signature on the record was identified as “Nathan Steffie” [redacted] Noncompliance with 9 CFR 416.13(c) is evident in this finding in that the Establishment failed to implement and/or monitor the implementation of the SSOP procedures in a manner sufficient to prevent the contamination or adulteration of products. Additional noncompliance exists in that the Establishment failed to assure rooms and structures be kept in good repair sufficient to preclude the creation of insanitary conditions and the adulteration of products.

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.

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