Failure to Serve Palatable and Properly Heated Food
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide food that was palatable and at the proper temperature, as evidenced by observations, resident interviews, and a test tray sample. One resident with moderate cognitive impairment reported that food was served cold, while another cognitively intact resident stated that food was usually cold and bread was consistently soaked by vegetables. During a test tray sample, the mechanical turkey was measured at 94.5°F, and both the Dietary Manager and surveyor confirmed the food was cold. The Dietary Manager acknowledged that both the plate warmers and pellet warmer were broken, and the Registered Dietitian was unaware of these equipment failures, noting that serving food on cold plates would result in cold meals.