Food Safety and Temperature Control Deficiencies in Dietary Department
Penalty
Summary
During a kitchen tour with the Administrator, surveyors observed multiple food safety violations in the dietary department. In the walk-in cooler, 27 assorted glasses, 11 bags of cookies, and several bowls containing what appeared to be fruit or pudding were found without any identifying labels, dates, or proper coverings. Additionally, at the steam table, food temperatures were recorded below the required holding temperature of 135°F for certain items, including pureed sausage at 100°F and pureed eggs at 125°F, contrary to the facility's policy and professional standards. The facility's policy specifies that potentially hazardous foods must be held at 135°F or higher, and that all foods should be properly labeled and dated, which was not adhered to during the observation.