The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 05/23/23, 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 revisit to the kitchen inspection of 05/23/23, conducted 08/16/23, 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 ensure the kitchen was maintained accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules OAR 333-150-0000.

Findings include, but are not limited to:

On 05/23/23 at 11:10 am, the kitchen was observed and following areas were identified:

* The only handwashing sink did not have soap readily available. It was obtained immediately;

* Dry storage area:

 - A bag of flour and sack of onions were stored on the floor;

 - Scoops were stored in food bins (granulated sugar, chocolate chips, jasmine rice, flour);

* The facility did not have a small diameter probe thermometer (another thermometer was available and used to take food temperatures);

* The garbage can did not have a lid, the moveable flaps were broken off, exposing the trash to the air;

* The ceiling and wall above the corner cabinet near the stove had a layer of dust, the vent in the same area was dusty;

* The ceiling area around the vent in the center of the kitchen was dusty; and

* The lower corner cabinet near the stove had no attached doors, creating possible contamination of the clean pots and pans.  

The areas of concern were observed and discussed with Staff 1 (Cook) and Staff 2 (Administrator) on 05/23/23. The findings were acknowledged.

Kitchen staff were instructed to keep extra hand soap and have readily available when one empties

Flour was placed on a raised shelf

All scoops were removed from the bins

Several new thermometers were purchased

All garbage cans were replaced and have lids on them

5/24

Maintence cleaned entire area around cabinets on top and vents 5/25

Cabinet were repaired and reinstalled 5/30

All staff inservice was done on kitchen protocols 6/1/23

Administrator will do weekly inspection of the kitchen