FDA 483 - Peregrina Cheese Corp. - March 17, 2009

This FDA Form 483 documents observations from an inspection, indicating multiple deficiencies in facility maintenance, sanitation, and operational procedures that could lead to food contamination.

**Facility and Operation Details:** The observations pertain to a plant involved in food production, with issues identified in manufacturing and food handling areas.

**Violations and Observations:** * **Contamination Control:** Production procedures do not adequately prevent contamination from various sources. Work-in-progress is not handled to protect against contamination. Fans and air-blowing equipment are not operated to minimize contamination risk. * **Facility Construction and Maintenance:** The plant's construction does not prevent drip and condensate from contaminating food, food-contact surfaces, and packaging. Floors, walls, and ceilings are not constructed to allow adequate cleaning and repair. Buildings, fixtures, and physical facilities are not maintained in a sanitary condition or in sufficient repair to prevent food adulteration. * **Equipment and Utensil Issues:** Equipment, containers, and utensils used for conveying, holding, and storing food are not constructed to protect against contamination. Food-contact surfaces and utensils are not cleaned frequently enough. Non-food-contact equipment in manufacturing and food handling areas is not constructed for easy cleaning. * **Plumbing and Handwashing:** Plumbing is a source of contamination to equipment. Handwashing devices and fixtures are not designed to prevent recontamination of clean hands.

**Regulatory Citations and Requirements:** The observations indicate a failure to adhere