Failure to Serve Food and Drink at Safe and Palatable Temperatures
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide food and drink at palatable and safe temperatures for one resident. According to facility policy, hot foods should be kept above 135°F and cold foods below 41°F. During an interview, a resident reported that their food was cold and their drink was too warm. A test tray observation with the Food Service Director confirmed that the corned beef was served at 120°F, new potatoes at 125°F, lemon meringue pie at 80°F, and cranberry juice at 62°F, all of which were outside the acceptable temperature ranges. The Food Service Director acknowledged that these temperatures did not meet the facility's standards for palatability and safety.