Failure to Maintain Sanitary Food Preparation and Storage Practices
Penalty
Summary
Dietary staff were observed preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraints, as required by facility policy. During a kitchen tour, three dietary aides were seen working in the kitchen without hair nets, and one aide confirmed that the facility had run out of hair nets, resulting in breakfast being prepared and served without any staff wearing proper hair restraints. The Dietary Manager also confirmed the lack of available hair nets for staff use. Additionally, multiple food storage violations were identified. In the refrigerator, a tray of individual pineapple cups was found uncovered and undated. The walk-in cooler contained several food items, including sauces, dressings, cheeses, meats, and lettuce, all lacking dates indicating when they were opened or when they would expire. In the dry goods storage area, items such as corn meal, basil leaves, poultry seasoning, cake mix, and graham cracker crumbs were found without open dates and not stored in sealed containers. The Dietary Manager and Administrator both confirmed that these practices did not comply with facility policy and food safety guidelines.