Failure to Maintain Safe and Functional Dining Equipment
Penalty
Summary
Essential equipment in the dining service areas on both the second and third floors was not maintained in safe and operating condition. On the third floor, an ice machine was observed to be leaking, with a saturated towel and visible water present on the floor. Dietary staff confirmed the leak but were unaware of the appropriate response, indicating it was the responsibility of another department. Additionally, two refrigerators in the third floor dining area were not operational; one had a 'Do Not Use' sign and visible condensation, while the other was a clear display refrigerator that staff stated had not been working. On the second floor, three refrigerators in the dining service area were also found to be inoperable, with staff reporting they had not worked for at least a few months. During lunch service, dietary staff noted that a resident required a turkey and cheese sandwich due to dietary preferences, but the broken refrigerator meant no cold sandwiches were available on hand. The sandwich was eventually provided after a request to the Director of Dining, who delivered it from the dietary department.