FDA 483 - The Father's Table L.L.C. - February 13, 2025

The Father’s Table, LLC, a food manufacturing facility in Sanford, Florida, underwent an FDA inspection between January 13 and February 13, 2025. The inspection identified critical safety concerns regarding the production of ready-to-eat cheesecakes and cake rolls. The primary violation involved a failure to implement effective sanitation controls to manage environmental pathogens. FDA laboratory analysis of environmental samples confirmed the presence of several Listeria species, including the harmful Listeria monocytogenes, in multiple locations throughout the production area. Contamination was found on floors, in drains, on equipment buttons, and on work tables, indicating that current cleaning protocols are insufficient to prevent the risk of product recontamination after baking. Additionally, the inspection revealed that the facility"s design and maintenance were inadequate for sanitary operations. Investigators observed liquid condensation dripping from an overhead unit directly into bins of confectioner’s sugar used for finished products. These observations were documented under the authority of Section 704(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. While this report does not represent a final agency determination, the company is required to respond. Management must discuss any objections or planned corrective actions with the FDA or submit a formal written response detailing how they will resolve these sanitary deficiencies to ensure consumer safety.