Unsanitary Kitchen Conditions Due to Pooling Water in Walk-In Refrigerator
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition, as evidenced by the observation of pooling water with a brownish tint on the floor of the walk-in refrigerator. This issue was identified during a kitchen inspection and was confirmed by the Dietary Manager, who acknowledged the presence of the pooling water but was unable to provide information about the cause due to being new in the position. The unsanitary condition in the kitchen had the potential to affect 70 out of 71 residents, as one resident was not consuming food from the kitchen per their diet order.