Deficient Food Safety Practices in Facility
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food service safety, as observed during a survey. The ice scoop holder was found with black debris, and the ice scoop was resting in it. The ice machine filter was dusty, and the interior of the microwave had dried food debris. The walk-in cooler's floor was soiled with black stains and dried milk. In the chemical room, two unlabeled spray bottles were found, and the floor drain cover under the dish machine was obstructed with debris. The dish machine's sanitization log had not been completed since breakfast on 4/11, and the chlorine sanitizer was not detected during testing. Additionally, the 2nd floor nourishment room had a microwave with peeling paint and mold-like stains on towels under the sink. The 3rd floor nourishment room's microwave was rusty, and the shelf under the sink was water-damaged and soiled with a mold-like substance. These observations indicate a failure to maintain cleanliness and proper labeling, which are essential for preventing foodborne illnesses.
Plan Of Correction
Element 1: Cited Residents The facility failed to prepare food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. No specific residents were affected by these practices. Element 2: Like Residents Residents who reside at the facility have the potential to be impacted by the identified practice. - FDS or designee will ensure that the ice scoop holder is free of debris. - FDS or designee will ensure the ice machine filter is clean and free from debris. - FDS or designee will ensure the interior of the microwave is clean and free from debris. - FDS or designee will ensure the flooring of the walk-in cooler is clean and free from debris. - FDS or designee will ensure spray bottles are appropriately labeled. - FDS or designee will ensure the floor drain cover underneath the dish machine is clean and free from debris. - FDS or designee will ensure to properly test and document the dish machine. - Housekeeping Supervisor or designee will ensure the nourishment rooms on 2nd and 3rd floor are clean and free from debris. Element 3: Education Dietary staff and Housekeeping staff will be educated on the importance of appropriate and effective methods of cleaning in all areas and the sanitation policy. Element 4: Audits The FDS or designee will complete a random audit 5 times a week for 4 weeks for cleanliness compliance. The Housekeeping Supervisor will complete a random audit 3 times a week for 4 weeks for nourishment room cleanliness. Element 5: Compliance The facility Administrator will be responsible for assuring substance compliance is attained through this plan of correction by 5/13/25 and for sustained compliance thereafter.