Food Safety and Temperature Monitoring Deficiencies
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food service safety, as evidenced by several lapses in food storage and temperature monitoring. During an inspection of the Food Service Department, it was discovered that the dish machine temperature log was incomplete, with no records available from February 4 to February 9, 2025. Similarly, the refrigerator temperature log had not been updated since December 29, 2024, indicating a lack of regular monitoring. Additionally, the three-compartment sink log showed no sanitizer recordings for the same period in February 2025. Further observations revealed improper labeling and dating of food items in the walk-in refrigerator. Boiled eggs were found without expiration dates, a container of dessert lacked an open date, package date, or expiration date, and three boxes of bread were not labeled with any dates. These deficiencies indicate a failure to comply with the facility's own policies and professional standards for food safety, potentially compromising the safety and quality of food served to residents.
Plan Of Correction
1. The dish machine log was completed. The refrigerator temperature log was completed. The 3 compartment sink log was completed. The unlabeled, undated food identified in the walk-in refrigerator was discarded. 2. All other food storage areas were checked for proper temp logs, labeling, and dating. 3. Food Service staff were in-serviced on proper labeling, food storage, and use of temperature logs. 4. Food Service Director or designee will conduct random weekly audits on the above items and will bring audits to the monthly QAPI meeting x3 months, overseen by the Administrator.