Deficient Food Storage, Labeling, and Cold Storage Practices Identified
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed several deficiencies in the facility's kitchen related to food storage and labeling practices. Caramel topping and black mission figs were found with date labels that did not include the year, and an open container of orange natural flavor extract lacked an open date. Bread rolls and hot dog bread were found with expiration dates, with the hot dog bread already expired. Dietary staff confirmed that their labeling system could not include the year and acknowledged the need for a different process to ensure complete date labeling. Staff also reported that bread expiration checks were not performed daily, as they were skipped on Sundays. Additional observations in the cold storage area revealed small pieces of ice on the floor, creating a wet and slippery surface. Furthermore, boxes were stacked on storage shelves up to the ceiling, leaving less than an inch of clearance. These findings were reviewed with dietary staff and the nursing home administrator during the survey.