Unsanitary Conditions Observed in Kitchen Ice Machine Area
Penalty
Summary
During a tour of the main kitchen with the Food Service Director, surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain essential kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. Specifically, the inner lining of the ice machine had a blackish/brown stain along the bottom half perimeter. Additionally, the plastic baseboard adjacent to the ice machine was peeling off and had a significant build-up of dirt and debris. The floor underneath and surrounding the ice machine was also dirty, with a substantial accumulation of dirt and debris, and several fruit flies were seen hovering in the area. These findings indicate that the facility did not adhere to professional standards for the storage, preparation, and distribution of food as required.