Improper Portioning of Pork During Meal Service
Penalty
Fine: $54,438
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Summary
During an observation of meal service, a staff member was seen serving pork to residents using tongs instead of the required 2-ounce scoop. This method did not ensure that each resident received the proper portion size as specified by the menu, which required a 2-ounce serving of pork. The Director of Operations confirmed that the correct utensil was not used and that the North Short Hall and South Short Hall had already been served before the error was identified. The deficiency was discovered during the kitchen pathway review as part of the survey process.