Failure to Maintain Adequate Kitchen Sanitation
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple sanitation deficiencies in the facility's kitchen during two separate inspections. The initial tour revealed a thick layer of dust on the back of the ice machine and dust particles hanging from the fire suppression system spigots above the stove burners. A follow-up inspection found that dust particles remained on the fire suppression system, and additional issues were identified, including a shelf near the three-compartment sink covered with dust and hairs, strings of dust hanging from the ceiling above a prep area, a thick layer of dust on the sprinkler above the prep sink, and dust covering ceiling panels and a vent above the steam table. The facility's cleaning schedule required biweekly cleaning of ceiling vents and weekly cleaning of shelves, but these standards were not met. The Dietary Manager confirmed expectations for cleanliness and noted that some ceiling panels needed replacement. No specific residents were directly involved or affected as described in the report, and the facility census at the time was 74 residents.