Deficient Kitchen Sanitation and Maintenance
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures in the facility's kitchen related to food service safety and sanitation. Both handwashing sinks were not in proper working order: one leaked from a pipe beneath the sink, requiring a basin to catch water, while the other was non-functioning with no running water from the faucet. The dishwashing room also had drainage issues, with water not draining properly and staff using a wet vacuum to remove water from the floor. Pest droppings were found in all three sections of a nonfunctioning dishwashing sink and on the floor beneath another nonfunctioning sink, and several gnats were observed in the nonfunctioning handwashing sink. Interviews with staff confirmed that the plumbing and drainage issues had persisted for at least a month and a half. Staff described using a wet vacuum to manage water overflow due to the drainage problem. The dietary manager and administrator were aware of the plumbing and pest issues, with the dietary manager stating that plumbing was a top priority and the administrator confirming knowledge of the problems prior to the survey. The facility's Nutrition Services Policy & Procedures required food storage areas to be kept clean at all times, but observations indicated this standard was not met.