Deficient Food Storage and Sanitation in Kitchen and Dry Storage
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to store food and discard expired items in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, as observed during a kitchen inspection. Specific findings included dust and grime buildup on the air vent near the kitchen entrance, grime and old food on the base of a large can opener, and a significant amount of old grease in the lower compartment of the deep fryer and on the floor beneath it. Two commercial ovens had dark stains and old food buildup on the doors and interiors, and the microwave contained a large amount of old food splatters on the inside. In the walk-in refrigerator, a large bin containing packages of cheese had a lid with visible dirt and grime, while the walk-in freezer had broken pieces of ice scattered on the floor and an open box of hashbrowns with ice buildup. Further inspection of the dry storage room revealed old foil and food particles under oatmeal and grits containers, with the storage containers for these items lacking dates. Two rolling carts had old food and grime on all shelves, and several large bins containing noodles, salt and pepper packets, and lemonade drink mixes had dirty or broken lids. Multiple large cans were found to be dented, and containers of rice and flour were not labeled with dates. The Dietary Manager confirmed that food was not stored and labeled properly and that the kitchen was not cleaned according to standards. These deficiencies had the potential to affect all 63 residents receiving meals from the facility's kitchen.