FDA WARNING_LETTER - Tufo's To Go, LLC - January 18, 2011

The FDA conducted an inspection of Tufo's To Go LLC's airline catering facility in Pataskala, Ohio, from December 29, 2010, to January 18, 2011, under the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) and Interstate Conveyance Sanitation regulations (21 CFR Part 1250). This inspection revealed significant violations, resulting in the facility's classification being changed from "Approved" to "Provisional."

Key violations include: 1. **Plumbing deficiencies (21 CFR 1250.30(d)):** Improper plumbing for vegetable preparation, hand wash, and three-compartment sinks lacking backflow prevention; hot water heater overflow pipe emptying into the vegetable sink; and a leaking overhead water supply line routed to the three-compartment sink via a garden hose below the flood rim. 2. **Lack of hot water thermometer (21 CFR 1250.33(a)):** The dishwashing machine's final rinse temperature gauge was non-operational. 3. **Contamination risk during food handling (21 CFR 1250.32(a)):** Over-concentrated sanitizer (exceeding 200 ppm) observed on a ready-to-eat meal preparation table and used on food contact surfaces with food present; an employee returning to food preparation after using over-concent