Unsanitary Ice Machine with Black Slime Observed
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions, as evidenced by the presence of a black, slimy substance on the inner seal of the facility's only ice machine. Facility documentation required monthly inspections and cleaning of ice machines, including checking for cleanliness and the presence of substances such as calcium, lime, or algae. During observations and interviews with the Dietary Manager, it was confirmed that the ice machine was not clean and that maintenance was responsible for cleaning it, but the task had not been completed despite being notified. The Regional Dietary Manager also stated that maintenance was responsible for cleaning, but ultimately the kitchen was responsible for the ice machine. The Administrator acknowledged that there should not be black slime on the ice machine. At the time of the deficiency, the facility census was 46, with 44 residents receiving trays from the kitchen.