Deficient Food Storage and Handling Practices
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple deficiencies in the facility's food storage and handling practices. In the walk-in cooler, a box of thawed premade peanut butter and honey sandwiches was found with only the date it was placed in the cooler, and staff were unsure how long the sandwiches were safe to use after thawing. The Dietary Manager was unable to locate manufacturer guidelines for the product's shelf life after thawing. In the walk-in freezer, two bags of french toast were found without dates, and a box of frozen pizzas was left open to air, both of which the Dietary Manager acknowledged should have been dated and covered by staff. Additionally, in the dry storage room, two and a half cases of canned pureed turkey were found with a best-by date that had already passed. The Dietary Manager confirmed that these items should have been used or discarded by the best-by date. The Administrator stated that his expectation was for all food to be stored, dated, and used or discarded according to manufacturer guidelines and best-by dates.