Unsanitary Food Storage and Preparation Areas
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple unsanitary conditions in the facility's kitchen and kitchenette, including reach-in refrigerator and freezer shelves with large areas of missing protective and plastic coating, rendering them unsanitizable. The dry storage rack by the back door had a heavy build-up of dirt on the bottom rim, and several plastic cutting boards were heavily gouged. Additionally, shelves near the steam table holding assorted syrups and breakfast items were littered with food debris, and three plastic containers used for dry cereal had a build-up of dust on the lids. Dietary staff confirmed that these areas required cleaning. Facility policies required regular cleaning, rinsing, and sanitizing of these areas, but these procedures were not followed, resulting in the failure to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions.