The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 12/15/22, 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 revisit to the kitchen inspection of 12/15/22, conducted 3/8/23, 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 appropriate refrigeration temperatures and clean hood vents in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000. Findings include, but are not limited to:
On 12/15/22 at 10:50 am, the following was observed:
* The following temperatures were observed for the reach-in refrigerator:
11:00 am - 43 degrees F;
11:15 am - 45 degrees F;
11:30 am - 46 degrees F; and
48 degrees F.
Some food items in the refrigerator included, milk, scrambled eggs, fresh eggs, bacon and cut fruit, all potentially hazardous foods requiring safe temperature storage (below 41 degrees F).
The December 2022 temperature log noted seven of the eight temperatures documented were between 44 and 47 degrees F, above the safe refrigeration temperature of 41 degrees F or lower.
Staff 1 (Dietary Manager) was notified and a sign was immediately placed on the refrigerator letting staff know not to use any food items inside until internal temperatures were taken and determination of appropriate next steps.
* The vents on the outside and inside the hood over the stove, grill, deep fryer and steamer had dust/grease accumulation. The above concerns were observed and discussed with Staff 1 (Dietary Manager), Staff 2 (Executive Director) and Staff 3 (NF Administrator) on 12/15/22. The findings were acknowledged.
Refrigerator that was not holding temp has been calibrated, coolant was added because it was low and within temperature regulations effective 12/19/22. Kitchen manager has assigned Assistant kitchen manager to audit all temp logs weekly.
Hood vents needing to be cleaned where cleaned as of 12/19/22. Maintenance must take the hood vents down because kitchen staff are not allowed to take them off. Maintenance will check weekly with kitchen staff and clean the hood vents as needed. Maintenance Manger will check weekly with kitchen.
There are no detail notes for this visit.