Non-Compliance with Food Safety Standards
Penalty
Summary
Accela Rehabilitation and Care Center at Springfield was found to be non-compliant with food safety requirements as per 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, and the 28 Pa. Code. During an abbreviated survey conducted in response to two complaints, it was observed that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, during a kitchen tour, it was noted that several food items, including hamburger buns, loaves of bread, and hot dog buns, were not labeled as required by the facility's policy. The Dietary Director confirmed that these items were received on a recent shipment, and the weekend staff had neglected to label them. Further inspection of the main walk-in refrigerator revealed additional issues with food labeling and storage. A large salad bowl containing lettuce with visibly discolored, pink edges was found unlabeled, along with containers of chopped vegetables such as tomatoes and green peppers. Additionally, a bowl of watermelon and opened packages of salami and ham were also observed without labels. These findings indicate a failure to adhere to the facility's policy on food receiving and storage, which mandates that dry foods be labeled and dated, and that a first-in-first-out system be used for food rotation.
Plan Of Correction
Corrective action All items in dry storage and fridges reviewed. All discolored and old foods removed. Proper labeling added. Potentially affecting all residents. All dietary staff reeducated on policy of delivery, labeling and dating. FSD will review all foods bi-weekly x4 weeks to ensure labeling policy is being followed. Followed by monthly audit x3. Results of audits will be reported to QAPI.