F0812

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Improper Frozen Food Storage and Unsanitary Dishwasher Area

Kent, Ohio Survey Completed on 01-29-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

Surveyors identified that the facility failed to maintain safe food storage and sanitary kitchen conditions, affecting all 51 residents who received food prepared in the kitchen. During a kitchen tour, the walk-in freezer contained one large bag each of beef patties, chicken breasts, breaded chicken tenderloins, and peppers and onions that were opened and undated. A kitchen aide and a facility staff member confirmed that these items should have been sealed and dated to prevent freezer burn, and facility policy on labeling and dating required all food items prepared, opened, or stored in the kitchen to be clearly labeled and dated to maintain food safety and prevent spoilage.

Surveyors also observed unsanitary conditions in the dishwasher sanitization area. There was a large amount of black mold-like substance covering the walls below the rinse shelf where the automatic dishwasher was placed, as well as an open wall area approximately six by six inches with exposed wires that were also covered in the black mold-like substance and accumulated dirt and debris. The maintenance director confirmed that the wall opening had been created for installation of the new automatic dishwasher but was never closed, leaving the interior drywall and wiring exposed to the mold-like substance and debris. These conditions were inconsistent with the facility’s kitchen sanitation policy, which required storage, preparation, and serving areas, as well as equipment, to be clean, organized, and free of spills, mold, or buildup.