Unsanitary Kitchen Conditions Identified During Survey
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, as required for food procurement and service. During an inspection, a sticky substance was found on the floor at the kitchen entrance, and the floor by the walls was chipped and peeling. There was a brown substance on the floor under the dishwasher and along the kitchen walls, as well as brown debris in two black rubber mats. Additionally, an uncovered pipe with standing water and a rag was noted near the dishwasher, and a second pipe nearby contained standing brown water. These unsanitary conditions were confirmed by the Administrator during a concurrent interview. The deficiency affected all residents except for three who did not receive food from the kitchen, with a facility census of 91.