Improper Food Storage and Labeling in Kitchen and Freezer
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that food was not stored in a sanitary manner in the facility's kitchen dry storage and freezer areas. Specifically, a case of fudge rounds and four plastic grocery bags containing fruit-flavored cereal were found stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area. In the reach-in freezer, seven bags of unidentified food products were found open and not dated. During an interview, dietary staff confirmed that the bags in the freezer contained various types of meat and vegetables, and acknowledged that these items were not labeled or dated when opened. The staff also verified the improper storage of the fudge rounds and cereal on the floor. Review of the facility's food receiving and storage policy indicated that food should be raised off the floor and that all foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer should be covered, labeled, and dated.