Sanitary Deficiencies Observed in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple sanitary concerns in the facility's kitchen during a tour with the Dietary Manager. Three trash cans were found dirty with a dark substance on their sides, and the bottom shelf of a steel table was soiled with an orange substance, which a staff member confirmed was present at the start of her shift. A flour container was found with a measuring cup left inside, and two black three-tiered carts were visibly dirty with a buildup of various spilled substances. The refrigerator contained two packages of American cheese wrapped in aluminum foil without any dates indicating when they were opened or their expiration, and the cheese was hard and discolored at the edges. Additionally, an opened package of deli ham slices was found with no date of opening. These issues were all verified by the Dietary Manager during the inspection. The facility's policy requires the food service area to be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, but these observations indicated non-compliance. All residents except three who did not receive food from the kitchen were affected.