Improper Food Storage Increases Risk of Contamination
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to store food in a manner that prevents contamination by pests. During a tour of the dry storage area with the Dietary Manager, surveyors observed large plastic storage bins containing open 25-pound bags of breadcrumbs, flour, sugar, and instant oats. These bins did not have lids and instead had trash bags draped over them. The Dietary Manager acknowledged that pests could crawl under the trash bags and access the food. Facility policy requires that plastic containers with tight-fitting lids be used for storing such items and that open products be tightly covered to protect against contamination, including from insects and rodents. At the time of the survey, there were 46 residents living in the facility.