Unsanitary Juice Connectors Observed in Kitchen
Penalty
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Summary
During an observation in the facility's kitchen, surveyors noted that the connectors for apple, grape, and pineapple juice dispensers had a sticky residue and dust present. The Dietary Supervisor confirmed the presence of the sticky substance and acknowledged that it could cause cross contamination, potentially leading to infection. A review of the facility's policy and procedure on food receiving and storage indicated that food service staff are required to maintain clean food storage areas and keep non-refrigerated foods clean. The failure to keep the juice connectors clean was directly observed and confirmed by staff during the survey.