C.V. Foods Corporation, DBA Yo Lily Cheesecake Co. – FDA Warning Letter, Feb 8, 2010

On February 3, 4, and 8, 2010, the FDA inspected C.V. Foods Corporation, dba Yo Lily Cheesecake, located in Chula Vista, CA, and documented numerous significant violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulation for foods (21 CFR Part 110). These conditions render the firm's food products adulterated under Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Key deficiencies observed include: 1. **Employee Practices:** Failure to wash hands thoroughly, re-using soiled gloves, and handling unclean items with the same gloves used for clean items. Employees were also observed drinking beverages in food preparation areas. 2. **Contamination Control:** Uncovered in-process carrot cakes stored near moldy buckets and surfaces. Condensate dripped onto finished products in the freezer. 3. **Temperature Control:** Butter cream and cream cheese icings, containing dairy, were held at 64°F for prolonged periods, promoting pathogen growth. 4. **Sanitation and Maintenance:** Unsanitary conditions including spilled ingredients, sticky substances on light switches and equipment, black grime on ramps, and encrusted food residue on equipment. 5. **Cleaning and Sanitizing:** Inadequate sanitizer concentration in warewashing sinks and cleaning solutions. Utensils and equipment were cleaned in handwashing sinks. 6. **Facility Repair:** A