Failure to Maintain Kitchen Floor Cleanliness
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain clean floors in the kitchen, specifically under the hand washing sink, juice area, and behind the stove. There was a buildup of dust, grime, and food particles along the floor under the hand sink area, which extended the length of the wall, and behind the stove, which extended approximately six inches from the baseboard. The Dietary Manager acknowledged that she had not yet had the opportunity to deep clean the floors and confirmed that the kitchen should not have grime or buildup to prevent contamination of food. The Administrator also stated a desire for the kitchen to be clean. Review of the facility's deep clean list indicated that cleaning under sinks and scrubbing floors with a floor machine should occur every two weeks.