Unsanitary Food Storage and Kitchen Conditions
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple unsanitary conditions in the facility's kitchen and food storage areas. Overflowing garbage cans were found near the employee sink and dietary department entrance, with spilled syrup and a dirty glove on the floor. The dishwashing area had a musty odor, broken floor tiles, and pooling water that extended to the food cart storage area. The grout lines on the floor contained a thick, dark gray substance. The milk cooler and an upright cooler used for thickened liquids lacked thermometers, and the thickened liquids were not dated. Water was pooling inside the upright cooler, and trays and the bottom of the cooler were wet. The dry storage area had an accumulation of black dirt along the floor and wall junction. In the walk-in freezer, water was dripping from the ceiling onto boxes of food, and ice had accumulated on the floor. The walk-in cooler also had water dripping from the ceiling onto a cart and a box of beef patties, with shelving observed to be dirty. Staff interviews confirmed that dietary staff were responsible for cleaning but there was no evidence cleaning tasks were completed as scheduled. The dietician and dietary manager acknowledged the unsanitary conditions, including undated thickened liquids and overflowing garbage. The Maintenance Director confirmed that a cracked garbage disposal and broken tiles contributed to water accumulation and unpleasant odors.