Deficiencies in Food Storage, Labeling, and Sanitary Practices
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors identified several deficiencies related to food storage, preparation, and labeling during a kitchen tour. Outdated nourishment, specifically a quarter jar of yellow mustard with an open date several months prior, was found in the refrigerator and had not been removed as required. Additionally, two and a half loaves of sliced bread with an expiration date that had already passed were also found in the refrigerator. An unlabeled and undated frozen meat item was discovered in the freezer, and staff confirmed that it should have been labeled and dated immediately after being removed from its original packaging. Further observations revealed that a tray containing celery, onions, and green peppers was placed in the manual rinse compartment of the three-compartment dishwasher sink, rather than the designated food preparation sink. Staff admitted to sometimes rinsing vegetables in the incorrect area, acknowledging that this was not in accordance with proper sanitary procedures. These findings were confirmed through interviews with dietary staff and the Director of Dietary, who acknowledged that the observed practices did not meet required standards.