Unsanitary Food Storage in Kitchen Freezer
Penalty
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Summary
During an initial kitchen tour, surveyors observed one bag of burgers and one bag of carrots left open in the freezer, exposing the food to the elements. This observation was confirmed by the Dietary Manager, who was present at the time. The facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner as required by professional standards. The deficiency had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents, with a facility census of 17 at the time of the survey.