Failure to Maintain Kitchen Sanitation and Staff Compliance with Beard Restraints
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition, as evidenced by observations of food debris and trash on the kitchen floor, under equipment, and shelving. Additional findings included dirt and debris in the hood system, the fan in the walk-in refrigerator, and the fly zapper. The reach-in refrigerator, walk-in refrigerator, and walk-in freezer all had dirt, debris, and spillage on their floors. Plastic coverings on racks containing clean dishes were found to be in poor condition and soiled with dry liquid residue. These conditions were confirmed by the Food Service Director during the survey. Furthermore, a Dietary Aid with facial hair was observed not wearing a beard restraint while in the kitchen, contrary to facility policy, and only applied the restraint after surveyor intervention. The facility's policy requires all employees to wear appropriate hair restraints to prevent hair from contacting exposed food.