Improper Food Storage and Hand Hygiene Deficiency
Penalty
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Summary
During an initial kitchen tour, a scoop was found left inside a bulk container of flour, and the handwashing sink was observed to lack hot water. The facility's policy on food receiving and storage requires compliance with safe food handling practices. The dietary manager confirmed that scoops should not be left in bulk containers and acknowledged the handwashing sink was not functioning properly. The corporate nurse manager reported that 46 residents received meals prepared in the kitchen during this time. These findings indicate that the facility did not adhere to professional standards for food storage and hand hygiene, as required by their own policies and regulatory guidelines.