Deficiency in Food Storage and Labeling Practices
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. During a tour of the main kitchen, it was observed that cans of food and fresh bread in the dry storage room were not labeled and dated. In the walk-in refrigerator, food items, including pizza intended for dinner, were not wrapped or covered and lacked labeling with dates. Additionally, a pie dessert was found plated without covers or plastic wrap and was not labeled or dated on the cookie trays. During lunch in the second-floor dining room, dessert pie was served without cover or wrap. Further observations in the kitchen revealed employees plating canned pears into bowls without covers or wrap. The food service director confirmed that these items needed to be wrapped or covered, labeled, and dated, as per the facility's policy.
Plan Of Correction
Food is being served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The dietary manager will re-educate all dietary staff on proper dating, labeling, serving, and storing foods. The NHA/designee will conduct daily audits for 3 weeks and weekly audits for 3 weeks to ensure compliance. The dietary manager will report the findings of the audit to the QAPI Committee for 3 months.