Failure to Maintain Sanitary Food Storage and Staff Practices in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain safe and sanitary food storage and preparation practices in the kitchen. Specifically, the ice scooper holder was found to be dirty during an inspection, despite cleaning logs indicating it had been cleaned. The Dietary Food Nutrition Supervisor (DFNS) confirmed the ice scooper holder should always be kept clean to prevent contamination, and acknowledged that a dirty holder could lead to a break in infection control. Facility policy required all containers used with ice to be kept clean and stored in a sanitary manner. Additionally, staff were found to be storing personal perishable food in the facility's refrigerator and placing personal items, such as a tumbler, in non-designated areas within the kitchen. The DFNS confirmed that personal food and belongings are not allowed in the kitchen or food service production areas, as outlined in the facility's policies. These actions were observed during a kitchen inspection and were acknowledged by the DFNS as violations of facility policy.