Unsanitary Kitchen Equipment and Improper Ice Scoop Storage
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed unsanitary conditions in the facility's kitchen, specifically noting the storage of eight large pans with brownish to blackish discolorations and rusty spots. Both the dietary supervisor and the registered dietitian acknowledged the presence of these pans and confirmed that they should not have been kept in the kitchen. The facility's own policy requires that all utensils and equipment be kept clean, maintained in good repair, and free from corrosion or damage that could affect their use or cleaning. Additionally, the ice scoop for the ice machine was found placed on top of a dusty and unclean tray. The dietary supervisor confirmed the unsanitary condition of the tray and acknowledged that the ice scoop should not have been stored there. The registered dietitian also verified that the ice scoop should not be placed on a dirty tray. The facility's policy on food storage practices specifies that scoops must be stored in a sanitary container that allows for water drainage away from the scoop.