Improper Preparation of Pureed Foods Using Water Instead of Nutritive Liquids
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that pureed foods were prepared using methods that conserved nutritive value and flavor for residents requiring pureed diets. During two observed meals, a cook was seen adding approximately 6-8 ounces of water to roasted salmon while preparing a pureed meal for a resident, instead of using hot cooking liquid or hot broth as specified in the facility's recipe. The cook confirmed the use of water, and the dietary manager later stated that water should not be used for pureed meals, emphasizing that a liquid with more nutritional value was required. This practice resulted in the preparation of pureed food that did not meet the facility's standards for nutritional value and flavor.