Unclean Kitchen Vents Observed Over Food Prep Area
Penalty
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Summary
During an initial tour of the facility kitchen, surveyors observed two ceiling vents with a brown, fuzzy buildup, with one vent located directly above the meal preparation area. The Dietary Director confirmed that the vents were dirty and acknowledged the potential for debris to be blown onto the food preparation area, which could contaminate food. This deficiency was identified during the course of a complaint investigation and had the potential to affect all residents in the facility, which had a census of 102 at the time of the survey.