Deficiencies in Food Storage, Labeling, Sanitation, and Hand Hygiene in Main Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to comply with its own policies and professional standards regarding food storage, labeling, sanitation, and hand hygiene in the Main Kitchen. During observations, surveyors found that food items in various storage areas, including refrigerators and freezers, were not properly labeled or dated. Specifically, a meat and cheese stick snack, an opened box of grits, chicken tenders, and soft pretzels were all found without labels or dates. Additionally, a rag with brown and black substances was found in a refrigerator, and loose sugar was scattered on the floor in the dry storage area. Meat was stored in a way that it touched the ceiling of the walk-in freezer, and large icicles were found on the freezer floor. Further deficiencies included the lack of essential supplies at hand washing stations, as the hand washing sink in the Main Kitchen did not have towels for drying hands. Equipment such as a meat slicer and floor mixer were observed to be uncovered and not in use, leaving them exposed to potential contamination. These findings were confirmed by the Food Service Director, who acknowledged the failures in labeling, dating, sanitation, and hand hygiene supply maintenance.