Improper Sanitation and Food Handling in Kitchen and Storage Areas
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple sanitation and food handling deficiencies in the facility's kitchen and food storage areas. The juice/soda gun dispenser tubing was found to have a brown grime buildup on two separate occasions, which was confirmed by both a Dietary Aide and the Dietary Supervisor. The responsible staff indicated that cleaning the tubing was typically assigned to the person who cleans the ice machine, while the Dietary Supervisor stated that the company maintaining the juice/soda gun dispenser should handle the cleaning. Additionally, two bulk juice containers connected to the juice gun system were not labeled with received or use by dates, a fact verified by the Dietary Aide, who noted that it usually takes about a week to use up a bag or box of juice. Further, a large dry food storage scoop was observed sitting on top of a dry food storage container in the dry food storage room, rather than being stored in a manner that prevents contact with the outside of the containers. The Dietary Supervisor confirmed this improper storage method. Review of the facility's policy and procedures indicated that all food service areas, utensils, and equipment are to be kept clean and maintained in good repair, which was not adhered to in these instances.