Improper Food Storage and Sanitation in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that multiple large plastic pans were stacked while still wet in the kitchen storage rack. The Dietary Manager, Registered Dietician, and kitchen Chef all confirmed that these pans should have been air dried before storage, in accordance with facility policy and professional standards. The failure to properly air dry and store these items was directly observed during the inspection. Additionally, four containers of low fat cottage cheese, each weighing five pounds, were found stored in the refrigerator past their use-by dates. The Dietary Manager and kitchen Chef both acknowledged that expired food items should have been discarded, as per facility policy. These deficiencies were identified during an inspection and had the potential to affect all 40 residents who received food from the kitchen.