Failure to Ensure Proper Dishware Sanitization Due to Inadequate Final Rinse Temperatures
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper sanitization of dishware in the kitchen, as required by regulatory standards and facility policy. Observations revealed that the high-temperature dish machine did not reach the minimum required final rinse temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit, instead achieving only 172 degrees Fahrenheit in the morning and 168 degrees Fahrenheit at midday. Additionally, the dish machine temperature logs had not been updated since 7/28/25, and there was no documentation of corrective action when out-of-range temperatures were observed. Despite the inadequate sanitization, dishes washed at the lower temperature were used to serve lunch. These findings were confirmed through staff interviews and review of facility records.