Sanitation and Food Storage Deficiencies in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple sanitation and maintenance deficiencies in the facility's kitchen during an inspection. The hood over the dishwashing machine was found to be dusty with rust build-up, and the dish room contained a wall-mounted fan, ceiling vent, and ceiling grid system that were all dusty or dirty. Two ceiling lights in the dish room had visible dirt and debris in their lenses. The floor in front of the dish machine had a large section of missing laminate, exposing untreated cement, and the 3-bay pot sink had a chemical hose hanging down into the center bay. Additional issues included two stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen hallway, two heavily soiled kitchen ceiling vents, and a food slicer with dried food particles on the blade and shroud. The cement floor in front of the stove and one kitchen exit door had chipped or missing paint, creating uncleanable surfaces. The kitchen office was missing nine ceiling tiles. In the walk-in freezer, a package of fish patties and an open bag of pizza crusts were found unsecured, undated, and unlabeled. Trash and debris were also observed scattered across the freezer floor. These findings were confirmed by the Head and a kitchen aide during the inspection, and later discussed with the Food Service Director. The facility's failure to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, as well as to properly store and label food items, was documented based on these direct observations.