Food Storage, Sanitation, and Equipment Cleaning Deficiencies Identified
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly label and date leftover food items in the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and dry goods storage area. Observations revealed an undated and unsealed package of sliced ham in the refrigerator, an open bag of chicken patties and four bags of unlabeled and undated hoagie rolls in the freezer, and a bag of breadcrumbs in the dry storage area that was also unlabeled and undated. The Dietary Manager confirmed that staff are expected to label and date items when opened and inspect boxes before placing them in storage. Additionally, plate covers used prior to serving were found to be dirty with food crumbs. Further observations showed that a staff member used a thermometer with visible food particles to check the temperature of creamed corn without cleaning the probe beforehand. The staff member admitted to forgetting to clean the probe due to nervousness and time constraints. The tea and coffee machines were found to have dried stains and sticky substances, and the dry goods storage area floor had dirt, food debris, and dust under the shelves. The Dietary Manager acknowledged that cleaning was not done adequately by weekend staff and that the dry goods storage area floors were supposed to be cleaned daily. The Administrator stated an expectation for correct procedures and careful attention to food service to ensure food safety and sanitation.