Deficiencies in Food Storage and Sanitation Practices
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to its policies regarding food storage and sanitation in the dietary department. Observations revealed multiple issues, including food and paper debris on the floor in dry storage, flour on the floor below a bulk container, and food debris on the lids of bulk cereal containers. In several reach-in freezers and coolers, there were accumulations of food debris, frozen liquids, and opened, uncovered food items. Specific items such as an opened bag of shredded carrots and a large container of cooked green beans were not dated, and there were expired items like coleslaw and applesauce that were not removed. Additionally, leftover pancakes were improperly stored directly on top of bread without a date. During the lunch meal service tray line, two dietary employees were observed with uncovered facial hair, contrary to the facility's policy requiring beard guards. The District Manager of the dietary department confirmed that the foods should have been dated and expired items removed, and that the employees should have been wearing beard guards. These observations indicate a failure to maintain sanitary conditions and proper food storage practices as per the facility's policies.
Plan Of Correction
Immediate corrective action taken: 1. a. Washed and sanitized lids from the cereal dispenser. b. Debris on the floor of the dry storage room was immediately swept and mopped. c. Fridge #3 & 5 and Freezer #7 was cleared of debris inside the coolers. d. Uncovered box of green beans in the #6 reach-in freezer was immediately resealed and all debris was wiped down. e. Dry white liquid in the #5 reach-in refrigerator was immediately wiped down. f. Two opened containers of yogurt in the #4 reach-in refrigerator that had dripped on its side were immediately wiped down. All debris on the bottom of the refrigerator was wiped down. g. Open bag of carrots in the #2 refrigerator with no date were discarded immediately along with a bowl of coleslaw and a pan of green beans with expired dates. The open jar of applesauce was immediately dated with a 7 day expiration label. Leftover pancakes and bread were immediately discarded. All debris was wiped off from the bottom of the refrigerator. h. A metal lid and two containers under the storage shelving were immediately picked up, washed and sanitized. i. The microwave with debris was immediately washed and sanitized. j. All personnel with facial hair were instructed to wear a beard guard. 2. This citation has the potential to affect any resident. 3. Dietary staff will complete the following educations prior to returning to work: Cleaning and Sanitizing In-service; Cleaning Procedures In-services; Cold food storage Policy; Environment Policy and Procedure; Receiving and Storage of Food In-service. Audit: 1. FSD (or designee) will complete Sanitation Audit monitoring log 5 days a week, for 30 days. Monitor and QAPI: 1. The Sanitation audit findings will be reported to QAPI Committee.