Ice Maker Not Maintained According to Professional Standards
Penalty
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Summary
Surveyors observed a black substance build-up inside the facility's ice maker, indicating a failure to maintain cleanliness in accordance with professional standards. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed awareness of the buildup and stated that the Kitchen Manager is generally responsible for cleaning the ice machine. Review of the facility's Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitizing Log showed that the ice machine was cleaned approximately once per month on specified dates. The facility's policy requires ice machines and storage containers to be drained, cleaned, and sanitized per manufacturer instructions and facility policy. No additional policies regarding the cleanliness of the ice maker were provided.