Failure to Maintain Clean and Sanitary Kitchen Environment
Penalty
Summary
During an observation of the kitchen, surveyors found the floor dirty with food crumbs, cracks, and smeared dirt. The trash can was full and lacked a lid, and a hair net was found on the floor next to it. Under the kitchen sink, there was a dirty bath blanket and four towels with a black unknown substance, all piled next to the prep table. Staff interviews confirmed the presence of the blanket and towels, and one staff member reported a significant spillage incident in the kitchen. Review of the facility's policy indicated that the kitchen was required to be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition, with appropriate equipment such as a step-on trash can and handwashing supplies. These findings indicated the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, potentially affecting all 55 residents who receive food from the kitchen.