FDA 483 - Gold Coast Distributors, Inc. - June 08, 2023

Gold Coast Distributors, Inc. dba Shah Distributors in Stockton, CA, an ambient and freezer warehouse and repacker, was inspected by the FDA. The inspection revealed significant pest infestation, including widespread rodent and insect activity, and structural deficiencies contributing to pest ingress. Additionally, the firm failed to properly store food products, leading to deterioration, particularly for items requiring frozen conditions that were kept at room temperature.