Unsanitary Food Storage and Preparation Practices
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to store and prepare food under safe and sanitary conditions, as evidenced by multiple observations in the kitchen. Surveyors observed an open container of brown sugar with a scoop handle inside the sugar, a microwave with dried food splatters, and upper cabinets with visible food splatters. Discarded kitchen gloves and empty coffee packets were found on the countertop, and the floor beneath was covered with corn flakes. The toaster had crumbs on both the spill tray and countertop, with scissors lying among the crumbs and an uncovered container of melted butter on top. The refrigerator had sticky fingerprints on the exterior and contained a roast beef in a zip lock bag that was past its date. Utensil drawers contained crumbs, a brown substance, and torn paper, and an open bag of panko breadcrumbs was stored improperly under a counter. In the dry storage area, chemicals such as bleach and floor cleaner were stored on the floor beneath electrical panels. Additionally, a kitchen staff member was observed improperly emptying a can of green beans, allowing the lid to repeatedly touch the food, which the Dietary Manager acknowledged was incorrect and attributed to lack of training. The chemicals in the dry storage area remained improperly stored during subsequent observations. Facility policies required clean, sanitary, and safe food storage and preparation, as well as proper cleaning schedules and staff training, but these were not followed, resulting in unsanitary conditions that had the potential to affect all residents receiving food from the kitchen.