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Premature Placement of Cooked Food in Steamtable Compromises Meal Quality

Cupertino, California Survey Completed on 04-17-2025

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Summary

Dietary staff placed cooked food for lunch, including corned beef, chicken stew, potatoes, and pureed carrots, on the steamtable one and a half hours before meal service. This action was observed during a kitchen inspection, and the dietary supervisor confirmed that the food was intended for lunch service, which would not begin until later. The registered dietitian reviewed the facility's dietetic service policies and stated that the food was placed in the steamtable too early. Facility policy specifies that meats should be prepared just prior to service and that braised or simmered meats may be placed in steam tables only for the last 30 minutes before serving, with vegetables to be steamed as close to serving time as possible. The premature placement of food in the steamtable did not align with these policies and had the potential to compromise the nutritional quality and palatability of meals served to residents.

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