Sanitation and Plumbing Deficiencies in Kitchen Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple sanitation and maintenance deficiencies in the facility kitchen. A white painted cabinet door under the sink in the food preparation area had exposed wood and black marks around the edge, with paint that was easily removed when rubbed. The baseboard under a counter was detached from the cabinet, and black debris was visible between the baseboard and the cabinet in an area not accessible for cleaning. The ice machine was directly plumbed from the outside without a required one-inch air gap, and a metal plate attached to the floor beneath the ice machine had a one-inch-wide rim of black debris around it. The Dietary Manager acknowledged the presence of uncleanable surfaces and improper installation of the ice machine, and Corporate Maintenance confirmed the expectation for a one-inch air gap for correct installation.