FDA 483 - Frito-Lay Inc. - September 25, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Food & Standards Division, conducted an inspection of Frito-Lay Inc.'s facility at 1886 Upper Maple St, Dayville, CT, on September 25, 2025. This inspection was performed under an FDA contract and resulted in an FDA 483 document outlining observations. A primary issue identified was the handwashing sink in the Smartfood popcorn production area lacking adequate hot water, initially recorded at 77°F. This temperature was adjusted to 93°F during the inspection. Furthermore, a specific 'DS sink' in the Fritos area was observed to be unclean; this issue was promptly corrected on-site. The regulatory framework for this document involves critical observations made by state inspectors, which do not constitute a final agency determination of compliance. Significantly, the inspection concluded with the statement 'NO CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FOUND AT TIME OF INSPECTION,' suggesting that the identified issues were either minor or addressed immediately. Therefore, no formal required actions beyond the on-site corrections were documented.