Failure to Label and Date Stored Food Items
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that dietary staff properly labelled and dated food items in storage, as observed during a kitchen inspection. Specifically, three packets of traditional stuffing were found with only a date received and no indication of the date opened or expiry date. Additionally, an open bag of bread buns and a bag containing four hamburger patties were found in the freezer section without any date markings or expiry dates. The Assistant Administrator acknowledged these findings during the observation. A review of the facility's policy on labeling and dating foods indicated that staff are responsible for marking the date at the time of processing and/or storage, and that a use-by date must be provided for all food items.