Failure to Serve Meals According to Menu and Portion Sizes
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to serve meals to residents according to the predetermined menu and specified portion sizes, as required. During a surveyor's observation of the breakfast tray line, a test tray prepared for a resident did not contain the correct portion sizes for Cheerios and orange juice as listed on the resident's meal ticket. The Cheerios portion was measured at 5 oz instead of the required 6 oz, and the orange juice was measured at 4.5 oz instead of 6 oz. The Dietary Director confirmed that the cups used for serving juice were not the correct size, and staff were unaware of this discrepancy prior to the surveyor's intervention. This deficiency was identified through record review, observation, and staff interview, and it was determined that the practice had the potential to affect all residents.