Failure to Label Food and Use Beard Restraints in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple instances where food items stored in the facility's refrigerators and freezers were not labeled with expiration or open dates. Specifically, an open package of waffles, a partially consumed Starbucks mocha drink, shredded cabbage, Parmesan cheese wrapped in saran wrap, a box of pizza slices, a package of beef patties, an opened package of hot dogs, and oatmeal raisin cookie dough were all found without proper labeling. The Dietary Manager confirmed during interviews that these items should have been labeled with both the date they were opened and their expiration dates, in accordance with facility policy. Additionally, staff members, including the Dietary Manager and a Dietary Aide, were observed plating food without wearing required beard restraints, despite having facial hair. The facility's policies mandate that hair restraints, including beard guards, must be worn at all times in the kitchen and that facial hair should be fully covered. The Dietary Manager acknowledged during interviews that beard restraints should have been worn during food preparation.