Failure to Maintain Operable Dish Machine in Main Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the dish machine in the Main Kitchen was in proper working order. Observations revealed that all residents received their meals in Styrofoam containers and cups, and the drainage sink of the dishwasher contained standing water. Staff interviews confirmed that the dishwasher had been inoperable since the morning of July 5, and dietary employees had been washing dishes by hand over the weekend. The Dietary Manager was not aware of the issue until July 7, at which point staff were directed to use disposable containers. It was also confirmed that the sink portion of the dish machine was not draining and a loose, non-operational piece was found under the sink. The Nursing Home Administrator was initially unaware of the ongoing issue, despite the dish machine having been recently repaired, and later confirmed the failure to maintain the dish machine in proper working order.