Failure to Maintain Sanitary Kitchen Conditions and Proper Food Labeling
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, as evidenced by multiple observations and staff interviews. During an inspection, six peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were found in the kitchen refrigerator, with five of them being unlabeled and undated, contrary to the facility's policy requiring leftovers and opened foods to be clearly labeled with a discard date. The Dietary Manager confirmed these sandwiches were available for resident use without proper labeling. Additionally, the commercial can opener had visible debris near the cutting blade, and the ice machine drain contained a thick black substance, matching the appearance of the substance inside the floor drain. Further observations revealed 108 uncovered eggs stored on a bottom shelf in the refrigerator, with desserts, fruits, and vegetables stored on shelves above them. Dirt and debris were present on the floor behind the dry food storage room, the ice machine, and under the dishwasher. There was also a buildup of grease, lint, and hair on all three fire suppression pipes located above the stove. The Dietary Manager acknowledged these sanitation failures during the inspection.