Deficient Food Storage, Preparation, and Handling Practices
Penalty
Summary
Multiple deficiencies in food storage, preparation, and service were observed in the facility's kitchen. Surveyors found undated and unlabeled shredded cheese, expired shredded cheese, opened cinnamon rolls and peas in the freezer without labels or expiration dates, and several bags of opened cereal and coffee cake mix lacking expiration dates. Additionally, the ice machine was found to have black grime and water dripping onto the ice, and a fan covered in dust was directed at clean dishware. These conditions were confirmed by the dietary manager during interviews. Further observations revealed improper food handling practices, including inconsistent use of food thermometers where the uncleaned part of the thermometer was inserted into food, and inadequate hand hygiene. A dietary staff member was seen touching food and utensils with gloved hands after handling packaging materials without changing gloves or washing hands. These actions were confirmed by both the staff member and the dietary manager. Facility policies require proper labeling, dating, storage, and hand hygiene, but these were not followed as observed.