Failure to Maintain Safe Operating Condition of Kitchen Griddle
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that essential kitchen equipment, specifically the griddle, was maintained in safe operating condition. During an observation of the kitchen, it was noted that all four knobs on the gas griddle were missing, making it impossible to properly control the gas burners. This deficiency affected 69 out of 72 residents who consumed food prepared in the kitchen, as identified by the resident matrix provided by the Administrator. The absence of the knobs was confirmed by the Dietary Manager during an interview.