Expired Food Safety Certificates Among Dietary Staff
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain appropriate competencies for food service handling among dietary staff, as evidenced by expired State Food Safety Certificates for both the Certified Dietary Manager and a Dietary Aide. The Certified Dietary Manager's certificate expired and was not renewed until after the survey intervention, while the Dietary Aide worked multiple shifts without a valid certificate before resigning. These lapses in maintaining current food safety training had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents, as confirmed by record review and staff interviews. The Administrator acknowledged the expired certificates after being informed by the Regional Certified Food Manager.