F0812

F

Failure to Ensure Proper Use of Beard Restraints in Food Preparation Area

Silverton, Idaho Survey Completed on 01-09-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

The facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary food preparation environment when dietary staff with facial hair did not consistently use beard restraints in accordance with the FDA Food Code. On 1/5/26 at 11:49 AM, one staff member was observed plating residents’ food while wearing a beard guard around his neck rather than over his facial hair; upon making eye contact with the surveyor, he pulled the beard guard up over his chin and mouth with his gloved hands and continued plating food, without performing hand hygiene. On 1/6/26 at 11:58 AM, the same staff member was again observed plating residents’ food without wearing any beard guard. On 1/8/26 at 11:54 AM, the Dietary Manager stated that all staff with facial hair were required to wear beard guards and confirmed that this staff member had not been wearing one on 1/5/26 and 1/6/26 and had shaved his facial hair before work on 1/7/26.

This deficient practice was cited under the requirement to procure, store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards and the FDA Food Code, which requires food employees to wear effective hair and beard restraints to prevent hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens.