Failure to Maintain Sanitary Conditions in Kitchen Equipment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain kitchen equipment in a sanitary condition, specifically in the main kitchen's walk-in cooler. During an observation conducted with the Certified Dietary Manager, the cold air condenser unit was found to have a build-up of dust, grime, and dark colored debris around the fan covers and on the ceiling immediately forward of the fans. The Certified Dietary Manager confirmed the unsanitary condition of the equipment and acknowledged that this failure to maintain cleanliness created the potential for cross contamination in the kitchen. The facility's policy required adherence to all local, state, and federal standards to ensure a safe and sanitary food and nutrition department, which was not followed in this instance.