Failure to Maintain Safe Hot Food Temperatures
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that hot food was served at a safe and appetizing temperature. On one occasion, a resident reported that her food was usually warm but not hot. During an observation, hot dogs were measured at over 160 degrees Fahrenheit when first placed on the service line, but by the end of the meal service, the remaining hot dogs had dropped to approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The Culinary Manager confirmed that the hot dogs were not warm enough at that point. These findings were based on direct observation and resident interview.