Milk Served Above Safe Temperature
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that milk served to residents was maintained at the appropriate temperature, as required by both facility policy and food safety standards. During an observation in the kitchen, the milk temperature was measured at 46 degrees Fahrenheit, which exceeds the facility's policy requirement of less than 41 degrees. This was confirmed during a test tray delivery, where the Dietary Manager also recorded the milk temperature at 46 degrees and acknowledged it was above the acceptable limit. Facility policies reviewed indicated that milk should be kept at or below 41 degrees, either by refrigeration or by using an ice bath during meal service, and that temperatures should be checked and recorded. The failure to maintain proper milk temperature was directly observed and confirmed through staff interview and record review.