Multiple Food Service Sanitation Failures Identified in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures to maintain food service safety and sanitation standards in the facility's kitchen. During the initial tour, the large mixer was found with an accumulation of white debris, despite being covered with a plastic bag to indicate cleanliness. The blue ice scoop holder contained black debris, and clean utensil bins and drawers had crumb debris present. The slicer, which was reportedly rarely used, had dried meat debris on the blade, and the sheet pan under the mixer, used for storing attachments and utensils, also had crumb debris. Additionally, some metal spoons were stored upright with water accumulation, and three half pans were stacked and stored wet, with water between them. Two spray bottles containing unknown solutions were found without proper labeling, and a handwashing sink was blocked by a cart full of dirty pots and pans, making it inaccessible for use. Further inspection revealed excess food and crumb debris under storage racks and along the perimeter of the walk-in cooler, with no base coving present to protect the wall-floor juncture. These findings were in direct violation of multiple sections of the 2022 FDA Food Code, including requirements for clean food-contact surfaces, proper air-drying of utensils, labeling of toxic materials, accessibility of handwashing sinks, and maintenance and cleaning of physical facilities. The report does not mention any specific residents affected or their medical conditions at the time of the deficiency.