Failure to Remove Dented Canned Food from Storage
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to its policy and procedure regarding the storage of foods and physical environment when two out of six 12-ounce cans of garbanzo beans with significant dents were not removed from the dry storage room. During an observation in the dry food storage area, the lead staff member identified and removed the dented cans, noting that they should not have been stored with other canned foods intended for resident use. The facility's policy required that any dented cans be placed in a designated section for return or credit, which was not followed in this instance. This lapse was confirmed during interviews and a review of the facility's written procedures.