FDA 483 - Velvet Ice Cream Company - August 01, 2017

An FDA inspection of Velvet Ice Cream Company Inc in Utica, OH, revealed significant unsanitary conditions and poor adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices. Observations included widespread facility disrepair, pest harborage, condensate dripping onto product containers, and dirty equipment in processing and storage areas. Furthermore, management demonstrated a lack of understanding regarding personnel hygiene and sanitation requirements, compounded by the absence of proper handwashing signage.