Widespread Kitchen Sanitation and Food Safety Deficiencies
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen, as evidenced by multiple observations of unclean and unsafe food storage, preparation, and serving areas. Surveyors noted a black substance on ceiling tiles above the dish machine and kitchen doorway, rusted shelves storing clean dishes, and condensation accumulating on ceiling bars above food preparation areas. The ventilation system was not adequately managing condensation, resulting in moisture accumulation for over a month without any remedial or temporary measures taken. Ceiling tiles above the steam table were chipped and discolored, and there were holes in ceiling tiles above the beverage station, where open carafes of beverages were stored underneath. Additional issues included a leaking pipe under the sink, wet coffee filters, liquid accumulation on the floor, peeling wall molding with black substance, and stains from dripping moisture. Further observations included a black substance on the floor around the ice machine, dried substances on the outside of a garbage can stored next to clean dish racks, and debris inside the hot top used for meal service. In dry storage, food items and packaging debris were found under shelves, along with open containers of food on storage shelves. The freezer had significant ice accumulation on various surfaces and food items. The food preparation area contained debris, an open bottle of vegetable oil, and an open box of parchment paper contaminated with debris. A black substance surrounded a wall fan, and the slicer cart was dirty and uncovered, with food debris present. Additional food and debris were found behind and under storage surfaces, and there was liquid on the floor in front of hot holding equipment. A piece of drainpipe and dirty floor were also noted under the food preparation counter sink.