FDA 483 - Hillside Poultry Farms, Inc - July 11, 2015

An FDA inspection conducted on November 17-18, 2010, at Hillside Poultry Farms, Inc., a shell egg producer in Chambersburg, PA, identified several significant observations regarding facility hygiene and record-keeping. The inspection revealed critical issues related to pest control and environmental management.

Firstly, the facility demonstrated inadequate pest exclusion and harborage prevention. Investigators noted potential pest harborages both inside and outside poultry houses. This included the presence of uncleared debris and vegetation around the facility, significant gaps in a rear door frame, and storage of wooden forms and various farming equipment near houses. A rotted door frame with access holes was also observed, posing a direct entry point for pests.

Secondly, the firm was cited for not actively monitoring for flies using appropriate methods, a key requirement for maintaining sanitary conditions in a food production environment.

Finally, documentation practices were found to be deficient. Specific records, including cooler monitoring and rodent monitoring logs, lacked essential identifying information such as the farm's name and location.

These observations highlight the need for Hillside Poultry Farms, Inc. to implement comprehensive corrective actions. The company must eliminate all potential pest harborages, establish and maintain an effective fly monitoring program, and ensure all regulatory records are complete and properly identified to comply with food safety standards.