Failure to Safely Store and Monitor Resident Food
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to store resident food safely by not labeling or dating multiple food items in the resident refrigerator and by not monitoring or recording the refrigerator's temperature for the months of June and July 2025. During an observation in the dining room, it was found that food items in the resident refrigerator were not labeled with names or dates, and two thermometers were located outside the fridge. The Social Worker confirmed that food items should be labeled and dated according to facility policy. Additionally, a review of temperature logs revealed that no temperatures had been recorded for the resident refrigerator during the specified months. The facility's policy required all refrigeration units to have internal thermometers and for perishable foods to be stored in resealable containers labeled with the resident's name, the item, and the use-by date, which was not followed. These failures had the potential to affect 25 medically compromised residents who were able to store food in this refrigerator.