Failure to Serve Hot Food at Required Temperatures
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to serve food items at appetizing temperatures as required by its policy, which states that hot food should be served at a temperature of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of service. On August 19, 2025, during lunch service, the food cart left the main kitchen and arrived at the 100 unit within one minute, but the last resident was not served until 13 minutes later. At that time, the temperature of the seasoned broccoli was measured at 111.0 degrees Fahrenheit, which was below the required standard. The broccoli was observed to be lukewarm and unappetizing. The Dietary Manager confirmed during an interview that the broccoli should have been hotter. This deficiency was cited under 28 Pa. Code 211.6(b) Dietary Services.