Print Inspection: 6JF0

The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 07/09/24, 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.

Tag numbers beginning with the letter C refer to the Residential Care and Assisted Living rules. Tag numbers beginning with the letter Z refer to the Memory Care Community rules.

The findings of the first revisit to the kitchen inspection of 07/09/24, conducted on 09/18/24, are documented in this report. The facility was determined to be 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, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in good repair and in a sanitary manner, and to ensure meals were served at appropriate temperatures and were palatable, in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules, OAR 333-150-000. Findings include, but are not limited to:

Observation of the kitchen on 07/09/24 at 10:30 am through 2:30 pm revealed the following:

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

* Industrial can opener housing;

* Wall behind hand washing sink;

* Wall near door to dining room;

* Flooring in corners by door threshold to dining room;

* Juice and coffee machine;

* Interior of Deli refrigerator;

* Floors in Dining rooms; and

* Table bases in dining rooms;

b. The following areas were found in need of repair:

* Large area in ceiling in dry good storage with previous damage with large crack needing filled and painted.

c. Green cutting board with multiple deep cuts/scratches and heavily scored;

d. Container of cottage cheese found past its use by date of 07/03/24. A container of made guacamole was not dated or labeled as required. Previous containers of desserts found stored in freezer uncovered. Pan of cornbread from previous meal was found stored uncovered and unprotected from potential contamination.

e. Multiple staff were observed to prepare/handle ready to eat food items with bare hands and not with gloves as required.

f. Multiple kitchen staff preparing and/or serving food did not have hair and/or facial hair effectively restrained as required. Multiple staff who's primary job duties were not kitchen related were observed to help out in the kitchen serving and/or preparing food items and did not wear apron to protect from potential contamination of other tasks including caregiving, activities, and maintenance.

g. Several staff members handling clean dishes, preparing food items and serving resident meals were observed to not follow recommended methods for effective hand washing. Multiple staff on multiple occasions washed hands for 10 seconds or less, not the 20 seconds or more that was required for effective hand washing. One staff was observed to touch glasses, face and hair and then handle clean utensils without a hand washing step as required.

h. Potentially hazardous menu items of soup and chicken salad temperatures were not checked prior to service to residents to ensure they were at the required temperatures for safety.

The surveyor reviewed the above areas with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and staff acknowledged the identified areas.

Based on observations and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to follow licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. Findings include, but are not limited to:

Refer to C240.