Failure to Properly Label, Date, and Store Food Items
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to properly label, date, and seal food items stored in both the walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Specifically, an open and partially used box of turkey sausage and a package of Danishes were found in the refrigerator without labels, dates, or proper wrapping, leaving the contents exposed to air. In the walk-in freezer, a large plastic zippered bag containing uncooked ground meat was found with a date of 7/7/25 but without a label indicating its contents. During interviews, the Dietary Manager confirmed that food should be wrapped, labeled, and dated once opened, and used or discarded within seven days, but acknowledged that these procedures were not followed due to his absence over the weekend and other work priorities. The Administrator also confirmed that foods should be labeled and stored correctly.