The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 7/6/23, are documented in this report. The survey was conducted to determine compliance with the OARs 411-054-0030 for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities for Resident Services- Meals, and Oregon Health Service Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000.

The findings of the first re-visit to the kitchen inspection survey of 07/06/23, conducted 10/16/23, are documented in this report. It was determined the facility was in substantial compliance with the OARs 411-054-0030 for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities for Resident Services - Meals and Oregon Health Service Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000.

Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in good repair and in a sanitary manner in accordance with Food Sanitation Rules, OAR 333-150-000. Findings include, but are not limited to:

Observation of the facility kitchen was conducted on 07/06/23 from 10:10 am through 2:30 pm and found the following:

a. An accumulation of food spills, splatters, loose food and trash debris, dirt, dust, and/or black matter was visible on or underneath the following:

* Drains throughout kitchen;

* Reach in milk cooler;

* Reach in deli cooler;

* Walk in cooler and freezer floors;

* Plastic racks in freezer;

* Ceiling vents;

* Interior of Ice Machine;

* Interior of microwave;

* Blender base;

* Industrial can opener;

* Large vertical go racks stored in Walk in cooler;

* Caulking around the perimeter of dish machine and beverage counter;

* Janitor closet walls, floors; and

* Floors under and in between equipment/corners and edges.

b. The following areas were in need of repair:

* Robocoupe stand was cracked, the base cracked with an approximate two inch piece missing at the base of the bowl;

* Pipe under the dishwasher was leaking.

* Hole behind kitchen door entrance with wiring exposed; and

* Leak under hand washing sink.

c. Tomato slicer, table top mixer were stored uncovered not protected from potential contamination.

d. Multiple kitchen staff preparing and/or serving food did not have hair and/or facial hair effectively restrained as required.

e. Multiple plastic spatulas were found in poor repair being heavily scored, stained with chunks missing. A black utility cart used to deliver room trays to memory care unit was heat damaged leaving deep gouges and scoring.

f. Box containing empty/dirty pop and beer cans were stored in dry storage next to food items.

g. Cooked ready to eat salmon was found stored directly under raw beef products.

At approximately 2:00 pm, surveyors reviewed above areas with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2 (Dining services manager) and they acknowledged the identified areas.  

1)Kitchen will be cleaned, in good repair, and in a sanitary manner. Items to be cleaned and or repaired include the following: drains thorough out kitchen, reach in milk cooler, reach in deli cooler, walk in cooler, freezer floors, plastic racks in freezer, ceiling vents, interior of ice machine, interior of microwave, blender base, industrial can opener, large vertical racks stored in walk in cooler, caulking around the perimeter of dish machine and beverage counter, janitor closet walls, floors and in between equipment / corners and edges. Following areas to be repaired: Robocoupe stand, pipe under dishwasher, hole behind kitchen door, leak under hand washing sink, tomato slicer, table top mixer needs protected, multiple kitchen staff needs hair restrained, multiple plastic spatulas needs replaced, box with pop cans to be stored outside, cooked ready to eat food stored properly.

2)Cleaning schedules for kitchen staff will be utilized with a sign off sheet to assure compliance. Staff in-service for maintenance request on items that need repair will be completed. Audits with be performed to assure cleaning schedule is completed.

3)Daily cleaning task list, Weekly audits, immediate staff in-service and ongoing monthly in-service and at new hire orientation.

4)The Food Service Manager will be responsible for daily monitoring of cleaning tasks and will report to Executive Director. Executive Director will perform weekly audits to assure compliance. Assistant Executive Director will hold in-service on maintenance request forms for all staff. Assistant Executive Director will review new requests and completion of requests daily. Maintenance Director to fix and order any equipment needed per management request and approval.