F0804

F

Failure to Serve Hot Foods at Adequate and Palatable Temperatures

Cleveland, Ohio Survey Completed on 03-03-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

The facility failed to ensure that all hot foods were served at adequate and palatable temperatures for residents receiving meals. Resident interviews documented that one resident stated the food was cold all the time and another resident reported the food was never hot. During observation of a test meal tray with the Dietary Manager, the tray contained a chicken breast filet, rice, peas and carrots, and a grape drink. Food temperatures taken at that time showed the chicken breast at 122°F, peas and carrots at 122°F, and rice at 141°F, with the chicken and vegetables described as warm but not hot when consumed. The Dietary Manager verified these findings. The facility identified that two residents received no food from the kitchen, and the issue had the potential to affect 105 residents who received meals, with a total facility census of 107.

This deficiency was investigated under Complaint Number 2671148 and was based on observations, resident interviews, and staff interviews indicating that hot foods were not consistently served at appropriate temperatures.