Deficient Food Storage and Handling Practices
Penalty
Summary
Staff failed to maintain sanitary food storage and handling practices in the kitchen, as evidenced by several observations and staff interviews. A twenty-five-pound box of white rice was found left open to air and stored improperly on a shelf in the dry storage area, and the Dietary Manager confirmed it should have been sealed. Additionally, two five-pound bags of frozen blueberries were stored in a freezer without labels or dates, with dietary staff acknowledging the lack of proper labeling. Furthermore, a dietary aide was observed working without a beard guard, and the Dietary Manager confirmed this was not in compliance with required practices. These deficiencies were identified as affecting all 23 residents listed on the facility census.