FDA 483 - LSG Sky Chefs, Inc. - June 06, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Form 483 to LSG Sky Chefs, Inc. following an inspection conducted from June 5 to June 6, 2025. The company, which operates as an airline caterer and commissary at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, was cited for failing to conduct operations under conditions and controls necessary to minimize the potential for food contamination. Key observations included employees handling ready-to-use ceramic dishware, intended for plating ready-to-eat meals, without proper handwashing. Additionally, an employee was observed placing a crate of clean ceramic plates directly onto the floor in a high-traffic production area, risking contamination. A further observation noted an employee's personal cell phone stored on a sheet pan in the hot kitchen, in violation of the company's internal personnel hygiene procedures. These issues indicate a lack of adherence to proper sanitation and hygiene practices, potentially leading to food adulteration as per Section 704(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. LSG Sky Chefs, Inc. is required to review these findings and provide a response outlining corrective actions to address the identified insanitary conditions and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.