citation_inspection: 11718

Storage. There were multiple packages of raw chicken and meat in approximately 20-25 large cardboard boxes that were past the expiration dates (Sept. 4, 2015 noted on several packages). All of this meat was being stored at room temperature in the main food preparation area and most of the meat was thawed and warm to the touch. Numerous flies were noted in this food preparation area which would be attracted to raw, unrefrigerated meat. Flies may contaminate the food items and the surfaces where food is prepared and poses a risk to animals fed this meat through the transmission of infectious organisms. Food that is past the expiration dates on the manufacturer's packaging and which is not stored under proper conditions (eg. refrigeration for raw meat products) deteriorates quickly and may become contaminated with high levels of bacterial pathogens which are a risk to the health of the animals being fed this improperly stored food. Supplies of food and bedding shall be stored in facilities which adequately protect such supplies against deterioration, molding, or contamination by vermin. Refrigeration and appropriate storage shall be provided for supplies of perishable food.