Print Inspection: 9RV6

The findings of the kitchen inspection conducted 08/03/23, 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 revisit to the kitchen inspection of 08/03/23, conducted 11/03/23, 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 clean and practices and protocols were in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000.  Findings include, but are not limited to:

On 08/03/23 at 11:15 am, the kitchen was observed to need cleaning in the following areas:

* Floors throughout the kitchen, including floors in the walk in refrigerator & freezer had food debris, stains, accumulation of grease/dust;

* Lower shelves throughout the kitchen had food debris/food spills/splatters;

* The wall and floor behind the convection oven and the steamer/roaster had heavy build up of grease, dust and debris;

* Pipes under the stove/grill had heavy build up of grease and dust;

* The wall area under and above the shelf that stored the blenders had food splatters;

* The wall with knives storage had food splatters;

* The shelf below Hobart mixer and the wall behind had food debris and splatters;

* The hood vents above the stove/grill had accumulation of grease/dust;

* The rack shelving under the beverage station had build up of dust/debris;

* The ceiling light above stove area had significant build up of dust;

* The ceiling vent and light in dishroom had build up of dust;

* The air conditioning units above the walk in refrigerator had heavy build up of dust, including the wall and ceiling in the same areas; and

* Food storage bins had scoops in the product (panko, white sugar and oatmeal) and the outsides & lids of the bins were unclean.

Food stored on rolling cart was uncovered, items included two trays of individual pudding cups, pie and cake.

Memory Care steam table had tray of uncovered pudding cups stored on the shelf underneath the steam table, just a few inches off the floor. Watermelon slices and pickles were on top of the steam table uncovered. Steam table stored in a busy area of the kitchen, exposing the food to potential cross contamination.

Tray of pudding cups were transported uncovered to the Memory Care dining room.

Garbage can beside steam table uncovered when not in use.

Kitchen staff observed not wearing hair restraints.  

The findings were discussed with Staff 1 (Food & Beverage Director) and Staff 2 (Executive Director) on 08/03/23. The findings were acknowledged.

1.  Kitchen has a deep cleaning scheduled to include, but  not limited to, floors (including walk in and freezer) lower shelves, walls behind ovens, pipes under stove, and hood vents. A/C units and ceiling lights will be dusted.

*All food on shelves of steam table transport will be covered while in kitchen and during transport.

*No scoops to be stored in any food canisters in dry area.

*All staff to wear hat/hair restraint while in kitchen or satellite serving area.

2. Kitchen staff meeting scheduled 8/22/23 to cover areas of non-compliance.

3. The daily, weekly and monthly checklist will be reviewed for completion to ensure all cleanliness standards are being fully executed and maintained.

4. These items will be monitored by the Culinary Director (daily/weekly/monthly) and reviwed by Executive Director on Monthly walk-through.

Based on observation and interview, 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.

C142

Refer to C240 plan of correction