Improper Food Storage and Handling in Dietary Department
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple instances of improper food storage during a tour of the facility's kitchen and storage areas. In the standing freezer, a package of shredded potatoes was found open to air, and in a chest freezer, a box of pork sausage patties was also open to air. In the dry storage area, a package of lemon pudding mix, a large package of butterscotch chocolate chips, and a large package of Italian dressing mix were all found open to air. Additionally, a large can of sliced apples and a small can of sliced mushrooms were noted to be dented. In the standing refrigerator, a large package of yellow/white shredded cheese mixture was open to air. During interviews, dietary staff indicated they were not aware that food containers should be closed, and administrative staff confirmed that all food items should be closed and dented cans should be returned or discarded. The facility's policy required food and non-food supplies to be stored under sanitary and safe conditions, with dented cans to be returned or destroyed. The facility had a census of 42 residents, with one central kitchen and one dining area at the time of the survey.