Unsanitary 8th Floor Pantry and Food Storage Conditions
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that food was stored in a clean, sanitary environment in the pantry on the 8th floor. Surveyor observations of this pantry showed rust and brown stains on the outside and inside of the cabinets, as well as brown stains on the countertop. Additional observations revealed red and brown stains inside the refrigerator and freezer, a coffee carafe with dried coffee at the bottom, and a water-stained ice bucket and ice scoop on the counter. Further review identified rust on the coffee and ice machines, along with calcium build-up on the ice machine, sink fixtures, and inside the sink. During an interview, the NHA stated that both dietary and housekeeping staff were responsible for cleaning the pantry and indicated that she would investigate the matter. The deficiency was cited under Food and Nutrition Services 483.60(i)(1)(2) for failure to maintain sanitary conditions for food storage and related equipment on one of three floors observed.
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