Failure to Monitor Resident Refrigerator for Food Safety
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure the safe and sanitary storage and handling of personal food products brought in from outside sources for a resident on the 200 Nursing Unit. During an observation of a resident's room, it was noted that the resident had a personal refrigerator without a temperature monitoring log. Inside the refrigerator, there were several items, including a container of cottage cheese with a best by date of January 13, 2025, a gallon of sweet tea with a sell by date of January 24, 2025, and two undated Styrofoam containers. A subsequent observation revealed additional items, including an undated Styrofoam container and two applesauce containers with a use by date of March 14, 2025. The Nursing Home Administrator acknowledged that resident refrigerators should be monitored for foodborne concerns.