Failure to Maintain Clean and Sanitary Food Service Equipment and Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures in the facility's food service area regarding the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and surfaces. During initial and follow-up tours, the main freezer was found to have ice accumulation on the floor, and the walk-in cooler had food debris on the floor. The dishwasher exhibited lime scale and red deposits both inside and outside, with the surrounding floor also visibly soiled. Several hand sinks and faucets throughout the kitchen were stained and covered with lime deposits, and the toaster on the tray line had visible breadcrumbs on all sides. Oven racks were soiled with layers of burnt residue, and old grease and dust were present on top of the oven. Dust and cobwebs were noted on the sprinkler system above the stove, and the vent hood above the stove was covered with old grease. Additionally, five air vents in the kitchen ceiling and the surrounding ceiling tiles were observed to be soiled. These deficiencies were present during both the initial and follow-up inspections, indicating a lack of effective cleaning and maintenance practices. The issues affected the food service environment for 99 residents, as the unsanitary conditions persisted over multiple days and were not addressed between surveyor visits.