F0925

D

Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control and Sanitary Conditions in Dish Room

York, Pennsylvania Survey Completed on 02-09-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program in the dish room, as evidenced by unsanitary environmental conditions and the presence of pests. During an observation in the dish room, surveyors noted a musty odor and standing water on the floor behind the dish machine. Approximately 40 floor tiles had a black substance that could not be removed with a broom, and the cover to the sump pump on the floor contained food debris and food wrappers. A dustpan on the floor near the sump pump also contained food wrappers and food particles. Under the right end of the food trough on the dirty side of the dish machine, a blue trash can was found filled with water, and the exhaust unit from the top of the dish machine to the exterior wall was dripping water onto the floor. A dead roach was observed on the floor near the clean side of the dish machine under a wall shelf.

Interviews with dietary aides confirmed that they had observed bugs in the dish room. A subsequent observation in the dish room with the Maintenance Director showed that the conditions remained unchanged, including the dead roach still on the floor. Review of the pest control service reports showed that the facility received weekly pest control services, including treatment of the kitchen and basement or dish room, with roaches listed as a targeted pest. However, one report documented that treatment could not be applied in the dish room because the floor was wet. During an interview with the NHA and Assistant NHA, it was acknowledged that there should not be standing water or food debris on the dish room floor. These findings demonstrated that the facility did not maintain the dish room environment in a manner that supported an effective pest control program and kept the area free from pests.