Unsanitary Food Preparation Area and Inadequate Cleaning Practices
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment in the food preparation area, as observed during surveyor visits. An upright fan, which was visibly darkened and soiled with debris, was found blowing directly onto a food preparation counter where a cutting board and knife were present. Additionally, a rack used for storing clean utensils and cookware was located directly behind the hooded gas cooking area, with visibly dirty and soiled pipes situated between the grill/oven and the storage rack. On a subsequent observation, the same unclean fan was again blowing on the food preparation area while a dietary aide was preparing individual syrup cups for residents. The dietary manager and cook confirmed the fan was not clean, and the area behind the grill/oven remained unclean. The dietary manager also confirmed that the area behind the grill/oven was not included on the cleaning schedule. No information about specific residents' medical history or condition at the time of the deficiency was provided in the report.