Unsafe Kitchen Sink Conditions Due to Leaks and Disconnected Drainpipe
Penalty
Summary
Two sinks in the facility's kitchen were found to be in unsafe operating condition. The handwashing sink had a disconnected drainpipe, resulting in turbid water leaking onto the kitchen floor and creating a pool of water. This issue was observed during a kitchen inspection with a Dietary Aid, and the Registered Dietician confirmed that the sink should not be leaking and that any such issue should be reported to maintenance immediately. The facility's policy and procedures require all equipment to be maintained and kept in working order, and the FDA Federal Food Code specifies that handwashing sinks must be maintained for proper employee use to prevent contamination. Additionally, a waterline under the dishwashing machine was leaking, causing a puddle of water on the kitchen floor. The Maintenance Employee indicated that the waterline seal likely needed replacement to stop the leak. The Registered Dietician, responsible for kitchen inspections, also stated that the waterline should not be leaking and needed to be fixed. Both deficiencies were observed and confirmed through interviews and a review of facility policies, which emphasize the importance of maintaining equipment in safe working condition.