Failure to Maintain Sanitary Conditions in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the main kitchen, as observed during a survey. A foam glass with liquid, belonging to a dietary aide, was found on a food preparation table near the cooler. Multiple dietary staff members were observed with their hair not fully covered by hairnets. One dietary aide was seen wiping down prep areas, taking a rag with gloves into the hall, returning, donning gloves, and handling bread and cheese without washing hands between tasks. The dietary manager dropped a scoop on the floor, took it to the sink, then returned to the tray line, donned gloves, and began serving meals without washing hands. Staff were also observed removing buns and bread from packaging and handling food with contaminated gloves, without appropriate handwashing or glove changes between tasks. Additionally, the timing of meal deliveries to various dining rooms did not adhere to the posted schedule, with several deliveries leaving the kitchen later than scheduled. These observations were confirmed by the corporate dietary manager and the nursing home administrator, who acknowledged the failure to maintain sanitary conditions necessary to prevent cross-contamination or foodborne illness in the main kitchen.