Failure to Document Refrigerator Temperatures on Evening Shift
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to check and document the refrigerator temperature for one of five kitchen refrigerators during the evening shift for two consecutive days. During an initial kitchen walkthrough, it was observed that the temperature log for refrigerator #10 was missing PM temperature readings and staff initials for two specific days. The Executive Chef was unable to explain the omission, suggesting it may have been related to a new system implemented since his start. Both the Executive Chef and the Director of Nursing confirmed in interviews that refrigerator temperatures are required to be checked and recorded every day on both AM and PM shifts to prevent food spoilage.