Failure to Serve Food and Drink at Palatable Temperatures
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide food and drink at palatable temperatures for one of five residents reviewed. During an observation, resident meal trays were transported from the kitchen to the nursing unit using open carts. A test tray review with the Food Service Director revealed that the eggs were served at 116°F, coffee at 123°F, orange juice at 51°F, and chocolate milk at 46°F. These temperatures were confirmed by the Food Service Director to be outside the acceptable range, resulting in food and drink that were not palatable.