Food Storage and Service Safety Deficiencies
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures in food storage, preparation, and service within the facility's kitchen. Unlabeled and undated food items, including a large container of liquid and carafes of juice, were found in the walk-in refrigerator. An opened box of bacon was stored above open produce, and a can of beets was found on the floor in dry storage. Large bins of rice and cereal were not labeled or dated. Staff personal items, such as cellphones and drink cups without lids, were stored on food preparation tables. Cleaning supplies were stored in the same room as fresh produce. Water was observed dripping from a ceiling vent onto the plate warmer. During meal service, a staff member was seen handling plates and food with dirty gloves after touching other surfaces, including plate covers, meal tickets, the faces of plates, a shelf, and an electrical cord. The Dietary Manager confirmed that these practices were not in accordance with facility policy or professional standards, stating that food should not be stored on the floor, meat should be stored below produce, bins should be labeled and dated, and staff should not have personal items in food preparation areas or touch other surfaces before handling food or plates.