Unsanitary Cutting Boards Found in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that three cutting boards in the facility's kitchen, identified as brown, green, and red and each measuring 24 inches by 18 inches, had deep indentations and rough surfaces. During a concurrent interview, the Director of Dietary Services confirmed that the cutting boards should have smooth surfaces to prevent the growth of microorganisms in the grooves. The presence of these damaged cutting boards was not in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, as outlined in the U.S. FDA Food Code 2022, which states that scratched and scored cutting surfaces may be difficult to clean and sanitize, potentially allowing pathogenic microorganisms to accumulate. No specific residents or their medical histories were mentioned in relation to this deficiency.