Sanitation and Food Storage Deficiencies in Dietary Department
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions and proper food storage in the dietary department. During an environmental tour, a large hole was observed in the paneling on the back wall of the recycling area. The convection ovens were found to be soiled, with the insides of the oven doors coated with grease and the bottom of the top oven covered with burnt debris and food crumbs. A large metal scoop was improperly stored inside a bin containing flour. Debris was present on the floor near the steamer and dry goods bins. Additionally, a brown substance was noted on parts of the lid and the left inside wall of the ice machine. There were also five cracked floor tiles near the entrance of the utility hallway within the dietary department.
Plan Of Correction
1) The hole in the back wall of the recycling area has been repaired. Convection ovens were cleaned & grease to top & bottom ovens removed & area cleaned. Metal scoop was removed from the flour bin. Debris was removed from wall near the steamer. Ice machine was cleaned. Cracked floor tiles near the entrance of the kitchen was repaired. 2) All residents have the potential to be affected by the failure to maintain sanitary conditions & storing food properly in the dietary department. 3) Dietary staff to be educated on importance of maintaining sanitary conditions & proper food storing in the dietary department. 4) Audits will be completed weekly x4 & then monthly x2 or until compliance is met to ensure that sanitary conditions & proper food storing in the dietary department is maintained. Findings will be brought to the QAPI committee.