Failure to Maintain Sanitary Environment Due to Floor Buildup
Penalty
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Summary
During an initial tour of the 100 Hall, surveyors observed a buildup of an unknown black substance along the floorboards and floorboard trim throughout the hallway. The substance was described as thick, black, tar-like, and mixed with hair and other debris. Further observation showed approximately six inches of this substance being scraped up, confirming its unsanitary nature. The DON acknowledged that the buildup should have been removed during routine housekeeping. The Housekeeping Supervisor stated that floors are cleaned daily and staff are expected to scrape off such buildup during cleaning. The facility was unable to provide a relevant policy regarding this issue by the time of survey exit.