Failure to Ensure Beard Restraint Use by Kitchen Staff
Penalty
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Summary
During a breakfast tray line observation, a kitchen staff member, specifically the Dietary Supervisor, was seen plating food while having an uncovered beard and mustache. The staff member stated that he believed it was acceptable to serve food without a beard restraint if his facial hair was trimmed and groomed. However, review of the facility's DRESS CODE policy indicated that all facial hair must be covered with a beard restraint. The Registered Dietician confirmed that the expectation was for any staff with facial hair to wear a beard restraint to prevent contamination of residents' food.