Sir Pizza of Tennessee, Inc. – FDA Warning Letter, Jan 6, 2012

On January 3-6, 2012, an FDA inspection of Sir Pizza of Tennessee, Inc.'s commissary at 830 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, revealed serious violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (21 CFR 110), rendering food products adulterated under 21 USC § 342(a)(4).

Significant violations included: 1. **Pest Exclusion Failure (21 CFR 110.35(c)):** Widespread rodent activity was observed, including dead rodents and numerous apparent rodent excreta pellets (aREPs) in the dough production room, cardboard pizza rounds storage, water heater/storage area, and dry storage area, near and on food and packaging materials. 2. **Unsanitary Equipment (21 CFR 110.35(d)):** Non-food contact surfaces of the dough former/roller machine were heavily soiled with oil, flour, and debris. The conveyor belt was visibly soiled and frayed. 3. **Facility Construction/Maintenance (21 CFR 110.20(b)(4)):** A damaged, pitted concrete floor with standing water was observed in the dough production area. 4. **Unsanitary Facilities (21 CFR 110.35(a)):** Walls in the dough production area were heavily soiled with debris, including above and under sinks,