Ice Machine Drainage Not Maintained in Sanitary Condition
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that ice was stored under sanitary conditions for the ice machine located next to the kitchen. Manufacturer's instructions for the ice machine specified that the drain line must have a 1.5-inch drop per 5 feet of run, must not create traps, and that the floor drain must be large enough to accommodate all drainage, with an air gap required between the drain pipe and the basin. However, observations revealed that the ice machine's drain was discharging into a bath basin, with the drain pipe submerged in stagnant water and a small pump moving some water into a nearby sink. There was no air gap present between the drain pipe and the basin, contrary to the manufacturer's instructions.