Deficient Sanitary Food Storage and Handling Practices
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures in the facility's food storage and handling practices. In the kitchen, a freestanding refrigerator contained uncovered trays of eggs, sliced ham, and cooked bacon, with staff unable to specify when the items were placed in the fridge or produce a cooling log. Additionally, two large containers of beef and chicken, prepared at home for a staff potluck, were found stored in the kitchen refrigerator, which staff acknowledged should not have occurred. Dented cans of pineapple and cream of mushroom soup were also found on dry storage shelves, contrary to facility expectations. The Dietary Manager confirmed that food cooling procedures were not properly followed, outside food was improperly stored, and dented cans were not removed as required. In the 400 Hall resident refrigerator, the temperature was recorded at 44°F, with logs showing five days above 40°F and no corrective action taken, despite instructions to report such temperatures. Expired food items, including a strawberry fruit drink and buttermilk ranch dressing, were found, and shelving was observed to be dirty with dried food residue. Both the Dietary Manager and Administrator confirmed that the refrigerator was not maintained according to expectations for temperature, cleanliness, and removal of expired foods.