Failure to Maintain Kitchen Equipment in Safe Operating Condition
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain essential kitchen equipment, specifically the dishwasher and sink faucet, in safe and operating condition. Observations on two separate occasions revealed puddles of water on the floor near the dishwasher and a leak in the sink faucet. Staff interviews confirmed that the maintenance department had been made aware of the dishwasher drain issue three months prior and the leaking faucet a month prior, but repairs had not been completed at the time of the observations. Review of facility work orders showed that a repair request for the faucet was only submitted after the most recent observation. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed these findings.