Failure to Maintain Kitchen Cleanliness Due to Inadequate Staffing and Cleaning Practices
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, as evidenced by observations of built-up dirt, grease, and grime on the floors and walls in multiple areas, including under the refrigerator, stove, fryer, coffee station, and behind the sinks. The facility's dietary cleaning duties required both morning and evening crews to wipe down all stainless surfaces, clean ovens and stove tops, and mop the kitchen and dining room, with the cook on duty responsible for checking completion before clocking out and the manager ensuring the process was followed. However, during interviews, the Dietary Manager stated that dietary staff were not allowed overtime, resulting in inadequate cleaning, and confirmed that the department did not have sufficient labor hours for deep cleaning. The Administrator acknowledged awareness of the kitchen cleanliness concerns.