Citation #1: C0240 - Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule
Visit History:
t Visit: 6/24/2025 | Not Corrected
1 Visit: 9/11/2025 | Not Corrected
Regulation:
OAR 411-054-0030 (1)(a) Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule
(1) The residential care or assisted living facility must provide a minimum scope of services as follows: (a) Three daily nutritious, palatable meals with snacks available seven days a week, in accordance with the recommended dietary allowances found in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines, including seasonal fresh fruit and fresh vegetables; (A) Modified special diets that are appropriate to residents' needs and choices. The facility must encourage residents' involvement in developing menus. (B) Menus must be prepared at least one week in advance, and must be made available to all residents. Meal substitutions must be of similar nutritional value if a resident refuses a food that is served. Residents must be informed in advance of menu changes. (C) Food must be prepared and served in accordance with OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).
Inspection Findings:
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was clean and in good repair in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000. Findings include, but are not limited to:
Observations of the kitchen on 06/24/25 showed the following areas needed cleaning or repair:
a. An accumulation of food spills, splatters, dirt, dust, black matter, and/or grease was visible on, underneath, and/or behind the following throughout the ware washing area, server area, and kitchen:
* Stainless cabinets, drawers, and shelving;
* Sham warmers;
* Grill top and ovens;
* Plate warmer;
* Tilt skillet;
* Floors and walls;
* Floor drains;
* Ceiling vents;
* Ware washing machine;
* Caulking in the ware washing area;
* Walk-in refrigerator and freezer;
* Industrial can opener;
* Standing refrigerators; and
* Deli cooler.
b. The following areas were in need of repair:
* Multiple holes in walls were found in the kitchen and ware washing area; and
* Industrial mixer had chipped paint with bare metal and rust.
c. Ware washing racks were being stored on the floor.
On 06/24/25, the areas in need of correction in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules OARs 333-150-0000 were reviewed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 2 (Dining Services Director). They acknowledged the findings.
OAR 411-054-0030 (1)(a) Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule
(1) The residential care or assisted living facility must provide a minimum scope of services as follows: (a) Three daily nutritious, palatable meals with snacks available seven days a week, in accordance with the recommended dietary allowances found in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines, including seasonal fresh fruit and fresh vegetables; (A) Modified special diets that are appropriate to residents' needs and choices. The facility must encourage residents' involvement in developing menus. (B) Menus must be prepared at least one week in advance, and must be made available to all residents. Meal substitutions must be of similar nutritional value if a resident refuses a food that is served. Residents must be informed in advance of menu changes. (C) Food must be prepared and served in accordance with OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).
This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
Plan of Correction:
1. Kitchen, server, and ware washing areas cleaned.
On 6/24/25 dining services director notified employee in ware washing area that ware washing racks cannot be stored on floor.
Administrator placed work order on 6/26/25 to have holes in walls of kitchen and ware washing area repaired, also to repair or replace industrial mixer. Work order for holes in walls completed on 7/2/25.
2. On 6/26/25 dining services director spoke with chef de cuisine, reviewed expectation that kitchen, server, and ware washing areas will be cleaned routinely to prevent accumulation of food spills, splatters, dirt, dust, black matter, and/or grease. Inservice on cleaning and sanitation and proper ware washing rack storage to take place with all kitchen and dishwashing staff by 7/31/25.
Deep cleaning of kitchen by contractor scheduled for 7/8/25-7/10/25, this will be repeated as needed.
Administrative staff will complete routine unanounced audits of kitchen, server, and ware washing areas. Any notice of accumulation of food spills, splatters, dirt, dust, black matter, and/or grease will be immediately cleaned by dining services.
3. Audits to be completed bi-weekly x6 months and will be reviewed at quarterly QAPI.
4. Dining services director, facility services director, administrator.