Unsanitary Kitchen Conditions Due to Inadequate Cleaning and Maintenance
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in the main kitchen, as observed during a survey. The kitchen flooring was blackened with visible dirt and debris buildup in the grout and under equipment. Significant black buildup was noted under the dish machine area, which was also wet during dishwashing. The cove base molding around the kitchen had black buildup, and several floor tiles outside the dry storage room and corridor to the receiving dock were broken and cracked. The dietary manager acknowledged that the flooring and cove base had been a repeated issue and that cleaning efforts had not resolved the problem. These findings were confirmed through observation and staff interview, and were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator.