Undated Food Items Found in Unit Kitchen Refrigerators
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that food items stored in the unit kitchen refrigerators were properly dated, as observed in two of four kitchenettes reviewed. In the 3000-unit kitchenette, two white Styrofoam containers belonging to two residents were found in the refrigerator without any dates indicating when the items were placed in storage. The Infection Preventionist confirmed that these items should have been dated. In the 4000-unit kitchenette, a clear container with a red lid, a bag of yogurt, and a container of fruit were found in the refrigerator without names or dates, and a container of spread for another resident was also undated. An RN confirmed that these items should have been dated and that staff food should be stored in the employee break room. The facility's policy requires staff to date containers when food or beverages are brought into the facility.