Print Inspection: N1JK

The findings of the kitchen inspection, conducted 06/01/23, 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 Services Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000.

The findings of the re-visit to the kitchen inspection of 06/01/23, conducted 08/17/23, are documented in this report. It was determined the facility was in compliance with the OARs 411-054-0030 for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities for Resident Services - Meals, Oregon Health Service Food Sanitation Rules and OARs 411 Division 57 for Memory Care Communities.

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 the Food Sanitation Rules, OAR 333-150-000.  Findings include, but are not limited to:

Observations of the kitchen on 06/01/23 revealed the following areas needing cleaning and repair:

* There was a puddle of standing water behind the commercial ovens and near electrical and plumbing fixtures;

* A floor drain cover in front of the commercial ovens was broken and rusted;

* A clogged floor drain underneath the two-compartment sink had standing water;

* Walls, doors, and door frames throughout the kitchen had food splatters, scrapes and scuffs, black smudges, and areas where paint had chipped off;

* Floors throughout the kitchen, including the walk-in cooler and freezer had buildup of food debris in corners, under equipment and around perimeter edges;

* The shelving units in the walk-in cooler had areas of peeling coating and rusted metal;

* A ceiling light fixture in the walk-in cooler was uncovered;

* The windows above the dish machine had buildup of dirt, dust, and debris, did not have screens and were open during the kitchen inspection;

* The baseboards in the dish washing area were damaged and peeling away from the wall;

* The dry food storage area had black matter build up along the baseboards and the walls behind the storage shelves had areas of chipped and peeling paint;

* The food storage bins containing flour and sugar had greasy/grimy lids and the plastic scoops were left in the bins;

* A shelf under the food preparation table was covered with linoleum flooring and was noted to have buildup of dust and dried food debris;

* The beverage station located in the dining room had chipped wood and paint on the cabinets, drawers, and baseboards; and

* The commercial coffee maker located on the beverage station counter was leaking coffee and the counter and shelf below the coffee maker was damaged and heavily stained.

During the observation of the food preparation and meal service it was identified the facility did not have alcohol wipes available to sanitize the thermometer after use.

The need to maintain the kitchen clean and in good repair in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules, OAR 333-150-000 was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2 (Executive Chef ) on 06/01/23. They acknowledged the findings.

Addressing tag C 240- Drains-

Barry Drake our Maintenance manager has called Action Drain who is scheduled to come out July 6 to snake, clear, and clean all kitchen drains. Barry will meet with them after job is completed to set up a routine schedule for cleaning them.

* Walls, doors, and door frames

Tim Winslow our Executive Chef has put together a cleaning crew in the kitchen to deep clean floors and baseboards. This will be done the first week in July and maintained by a monthy cleaning scheadule that is now in place and managed by executive chef. Barry Drake from maintanice and his team are painint door frames, and any area where paint has chipped off. The walk in freezer will also be deep cleaned and shelves will be pulled out to get all areas and corners where there is food build up. The freezer is also included in the monthly deep clean by the kitchen staff and executive chef.

*Shelving Units in walk in cooler are being replaced with new shelves. Maintance is pulling out old one and placing new shelves in. They will take food from those shelving units and transfer to shelving on the other side of cooler, once the new shelves are in place everything will go back. This will be completed 7/20

Barry Drake has put cover on light fixture in walk in cooler. This was done 6/15

Windows above dish machine-

Maintance has power washed outside windows and replaced screens on all kitchen windows. Kitchen window have been cleaned and are free of debri. This was also completed on 6/15.

*Baseboards- Barry and maintance team will be sealing up all baseboards in dishwashing area and will monitor.

*Dry food area-

Executive Chef and kitchen staff will be cleaning all area including flooring, baseboards, and walls. Once that is complete Butch and team will come in to paint any area that has chipped paint. This will be montiored and added to our new deep clean schedule.

* Food Storage Bin lids have been cleaned and scoops removed. Executive Chef has met with kitchen staff to go over areas of definciency and educated on proper placement for scoops. Exectuive Chef will monitor and correct if this should occur again.

* Food Prep Tables-

We purchased 2 brand new stainless steel food prep tables to replace old ones with linoleum covering bottom half of old table.

*Beverage Station-

Barry Drake has made and placed stainless steel tray under comercial Coffee pots to catch any leaking from pots. Under counter our dining room staff has scrubbed and cleaned coffee stains to the best of their ability. Barry will paint and chipped areas which include cabinets, drawers, baseboard and wall.

We have purchaced alchol wipes for kitchen staff and chef to use after each use of thermometer. Executive Chef has educated and train staff on proper use and this has been implemented on 6/20. Executive Chef will monitor this is being done everytime. He will also have these ordered and delivered monthly so we do not run out.

Executive Director Staci Taylor will monitor, oversee, and do rountine walk thru's to ensure we maintain compliance in all areas of the kitchen and dining room.