Failure to Serve Food at Safe and Palatable Temperature
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that food was served at a palatable and safe temperature, as required by its own Food Temperature Guidelines. During observation of the lunch tray line, it was noted that there was confusion regarding which carts had been served, and meals were being held in a warmer while waiting for residents to decide on their dining location. A test tray prepared directly from the steam table showed the fish was served at 111 degrees Fahrenheit, which was below the facility's standard of greater than 135 degrees at point of service. The fish was reported to taste cool, and a resident later stated that the fish served for lunch was cold and unappetizing.