Unsanitary Kitchen Conditions Observed
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. During an inspection of the dishwashing area, a pipe along the lower part of the wall was found with a buildup of black, white, and grey substances. Additionally, a dark puddle of water was present in the corner where the walls met. The rubber mat in the dishwashing area, designed with circular holes for drainage, had an excessive amount of dirt, buildup, and debris visible through the holes and underneath the mat. These findings were confirmed by a dietary staff member during the observation. The unsanitary conditions in the kitchen had the potential to affect all 57 residents who received food from the kitchen, with one resident identified as receiving nothing by mouth. The facility census at the time was 58.