Failure to Ensure Proper Food Storage and Staff Hygiene in Kitchen
Penalty
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Summary
During a kitchen inspection, a dietary aide was observed washing dishes without wearing a beard guard, which is required as a hair restraint in food preparation areas. Additionally, a bulk sugar container with a broken lid was found in the kitchen. The dietary manager confirmed that staff are expected to wear hair restraints and that the broken lid should have been replaced. The administrator reported that 48 residents received meals prepared in this kitchen. No information was provided regarding the medical history or condition of the residents at the time of the deficiency.