Deficient Food Handling and Sanitation Practices in Kitchen and Dining Areas
Penalty
Summary
Staff failed to follow safe food handling practices, as evidenced by transportation personnel serving residents cups by touching the rim with bare hands. This was confirmed by the MDS Coordinator, who stated that the expectation is for staff to handle cups by the sides and avoid touching the rim. Additionally, a drink pitcher containing a brown liquid was found in the main refrigerator without a label indicating its contents or preparation date. The Dietary Aide admitted to forgetting to place the label on the pitcher before returning it to the refrigerator, despite having the label in her pocket. Further observations revealed that a dishwasher was not properly wearing a hairnet, with hair hanging out and not fully covered. This was observed on two separate occasions and confirmed by both the dishwasher and the Dietary Supervisor, who stated that all staff are expected to properly wear hairnets while in the kitchen or serving food. These practices were identified as deficiencies in food preparation and service under sanitary conditions, potentially affecting all 59 residents in the facility.