Sanitation and Food Storage Deficiencies in Food Service Areas
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple sanitation and food safety deficiencies during a tour of the facility's main kitchen and nourishment rooms. In the kitchen, several pieces of equipment, including two ovens, a steamer, and a meat slicer, were found with brown residue and debris, indicating inadequate cleaning. Additionally, a stack of sheet pans used for preparing chicken and fish was heavily soiled. The walk-in refrigerator contained expired food items, including butter, Swiss cheese, and a container of Mighty Shake, all past their expiration dates. In the nourishment rooms, the East wing refrigerator was found to be operating at temperatures significantly above the required 41°F, with readings of 58°F and 54°F on separate occasions. This refrigerator contained milk and other labeled food items. The thermometer's accuracy was questioned, but the temperature remained too high to ensure food safety. The Food Service Director and Registered Dietitian acknowledged these findings during the survey.