Print Inspection: K78D

The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 07/24/23 through 07/25/23, 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 of 07/25/23, conducted 10/25/23, 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, interview and record review, 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:

The kitchen was toured on 07/24/23 and 07/25/23, the following was identified:

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:

* Industrial can opener;

* Step stool in dry storage; and

* Storage lids of bins under prep area and/or were not secured.

b. The following areas were in need of repair:

* Cutting board on serving line heavily stained/scored and was not a cleanable surface;

* Handwashing sink was not draining;

* Bottom shelf of reach-in freezer by dry storage had a layer of ice;

* Coffee maker; and

* Open shelf edges across from serving line chipped with sharp edges.

c. Staff member did not have the correct test strips available to validate concentration of sanitizer used for surface sanitation buckets and 3 compartment sinks.

d. Multiple food items in reach-in freezers were not properly dated.

e. Multiple staff were observed to potentially contaminate hands and food items while preparing and serving food, and washing dishes when they did not wash or sanitize hands when switching from dirty to clean tasks. Observation was made of a kitchen staff member touching ready to eat foods while not wearing gloves.

On 07/25/23 at 1:10 pm, identified areas were reviewed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 2 (Dietary Manager). They acknowledged the findings.

1.) The kitchen and dining room have been thoroughly cleaned and items in need of repair have been indentified and repaired or parts/equipment have been ordered for repair/replacement.

                a.) All residents potentially impacted by citation

2.) Inservicing to be completed by 9/1 with Dietary team regarding sanitization checklists, food sanitization requirements and reporting requirements regarding cleanliness and function of all items in the kitchen.

           a.) Cutting board on the sevicing line replaced

           b.) Handwashing sink drain repaired and now properly drains

           c.) Layer of ice removed from bottom of shelf freezer

           d.) Coffee maker replaced

           e.) Shelf edge across from servicing line repaired

           f.) Correct test strips for validating concentration of sanitizer provided.

           g.) All food items in freezer are properly dated

           h.) Staff are practicing proper hand sanitization techniques and wear gloves

           i.) Can opener has been loosened to allow eaiser access to clean it and the area around it.

3.) Administrator will conduct weekly audits x4 weeks, then monthly thereafter for the next 30 days. Audits will include monitoring in food safety and sanitization for the following inservices conducted by 9/1/23, compliance documentation to support sanitation checklists, equipment safety, chemical safety, food safety, safe food handling, hand hygiene and glove use policy.

4.) Administrator and Dietary Manager are responsible for ensuring compliance.