Expired Chlorine Test Strips Used for Dishwasher Sanitization
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure safe storage, preparation, and distribution of food when kitchen staff used expired chlorine test strips to check the sanitizing solution in the dishwashing machine. During an observation, a dietary aide was seen using test strips that had expired on May 1, 2025, to test the dishwasher's chlorine level. Both the dietary aide and the dietary supervisor confirmed that the test strips were expired and should not have been used. The registered dietician also stated that expired test strips would prevent staff from accurately determining if the sanitizing solution was at the correct concentration. The facility's policy required the use of manufacturer-recommended test strips to verify appropriate sanitizing levels.