Failure to Serve Food at Palatable Temperature
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that food was served at a palatable temperature, as evidenced by an observation of a meal tray on the 200 Unit where the carrots measured 115 degrees F. According to the Dietary Manager, the expected holding temperature on the steam table should be 145 degrees F or higher. The facility's policy on Monitoring Food Temperatures for Meal Service requires serving/holding temperatures to be at least 140 degrees F prior to meal service, and hot foods on room trays should be at 120 degrees F or greater for palatability. The deficiency was identified during a survey and relates to a specific complaint.