Failure to Maintain Sanitary Kitchen and Food Storage Conditions
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dietary storage areas. Food items in the coolers, such as a pitcher of fluid, a gallon of milk, a quart of Half and Half, red jellied products, a bowl of white fluffy substance, and a pan of pasta with sliced meat, were found unlabeled and undated. Large containers of spices were opened and not dated, with some containers appearing soiled and sticky. The inside of the microwave was splattered with food particles, and the meat slicer had visible debris. Dented cans were found stored with undented cans, contrary to staff statements about their handling. Additionally, a bag of chicken breasts thawed in the walk-in cooler was dated from a previous month. Staff members with facial hair were observed in the food preparation area without wearing required beard or mustache covers on multiple occasions. Temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers were incomplete, with several days missing documentation and some dates recorded incorrectly. Staff interviews confirmed lapses in cleaning schedules and knowledge of required practices, contributing to the unsanitary conditions observed throughout the kitchen and storage areas.