FDA 483 OBSERVATION · #1802 OF 1,918 MOST-CITED

Ventilation and lighting

FDA cited this observation 5 times across 5 firms in recent inspections. Below: how it breaks down by program area and fiscal year, and real examples of how FDA worded it on Form FDA 483.

What this grouping is not

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BY PROGRAM AREA

Parts 1240 and 12505

BY FISCAL YEAR

FY20182

FY20171

FY20162

How FDA worded it — real examples

Not all places where food is prepared, served, or stored are adequately lighted.

Spirit of Washington · Washington, District of Columbia · Parts 1240 and 1250 · 2018-04-26

Not all kitchens where food is prepared, served, or stored are adequately ventilated.

Spirit Cruises LLC · Washington, District of Columbia · Parts 1240 and 1250 · 2018-04-26

Not all galleys where food is prepared, served, or stored are adequately lighted.

LSG Sky Chefs Inc. · Jamaica, New York · Parts 1240 and 1250 · 2017-06-20

Not all kitchens and places where food is prepared, served, or stored are adequately ventilated.

National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak Train #5 · Denver, Colorado · Parts 1240 and 1250 · 2016-07-20

Not all places where food is prepared, served, or stored are adequately lighted.

International Harvest Inc · Mount Vernon, New York · Parts 1240 and 1250 · 2016-05-24

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