Failure to Serve Palatable Food During Lunch Meal Service
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to serve food that was palatable, as required by regulations. On June 17, 2025, a review of the posted lunch menu indicated that residents were to receive smothered pork chop, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, pineapple delight cake, a dinner roll with margarine, and a beverage. During the lunch meal service on the French Hall, a test tray was observed and tasted at 12:14 p.m., after the food cart had left the kitchen at 11:53 a.m. and arrived on the nursing unit at 11:54 a.m., with the last resident served at 12:14 p.m. The broccoli on the test tray was found to be mushy and not palatable. The Dietary Manager confirmed at the time of observation that the broccoli was overcooked and mushy.