Failure to Maintain Cleanliness in Walk-In Freezer
Penalty
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Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain cleanliness in the walk-in freezer, as evidenced by the presence of a small clear bowl with a dried orange substance, a moderate to large amount of brown and orange debris on the floor and at the floor-wall edge, and several food items and an unidentified bag under a metal rack. The certified dietary manager confirmed responsibility for cleaning and stated the freezer was last cleaned the previous Monday. Facility policy required daily inspection of freezers by food service staff, but the administrator indicated the freezer was only cleaned weekly, aside from spill clean-up. Fifty-six residents received food prepared in this kitchen.