Failure to Use Beard Net During Food Preparation
Penalty
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Summary
A staff member was observed preparing four individual residents' breakfast trays in the kitchen area while wearing a hairnet but not a beard net, despite having facial hair. During interviews, the staff member acknowledged that a beard net should have been worn, and other staff confirmed that both a hairnet and beard net are required when preparing food if indicated. Review of the facility's Food & Nutrition Services Dress Code policy confirmed that facial hair longer than 1/4 inch must be restrained with a facial hair covering while in food service areas. This lapse in following established sanitary hygiene practices was directly observed during food preparation.