Inspection Findings:
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules OAR 333-150-000. Findings include, but are not limited to:Observations of the kitchen between 05/15/24 and 05/16/24 showed the following areas were in need of cleaning or repair.a. An accumulation of food spills, splatters, debris, dirt, dust, black matter, and grease was visible on or underneath the following:* Pipes, walls, and flooring behind/underneath the dish machine;* Floor drains;* Spice shelf and drawers;* Floors throughout the kitchen and dry storage had black matter build-up, food debris, and grease in corners, along baseboards, under equipment, and around perimeter edges;* Exterior of refrigerator and freezer doors; * Ice machine; and* Trash cans.b. Additional observations showed the following:* The air conditioning/heating unit mounted above the kitchen window had an accumulation of dirt, dust, and debris; * The kitchen window screen was not properly sealed to prevent containments and debris from entering the kitchen; * Water was leaking from the pipes on top of the dish machine during the rinse cycle;* The double countertop soup warmer was broken;* Cutting boards were heavily scored and stained;* The exterior of plastic bins containing flour, oats, and sugar had food spills and splatters and had cups or scoops stored in them; and* The reach-in refrigerators and freezers were overloaded with boxes and food items, making airflow difficult.The need to ensure the kitchen was kept clean and in good repair was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) on 05/16/24. She acknowledged the findings.
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules OAR 333-150-000. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:Observations of the kitchen on 09/09/24 showed the following areas were in need of cleaning or repair:* Floors throughout the kitchen and dry storage had black matter build-up, black stains and/or food debris, along baseboards, under equipment, and around perimeter edges;* Flooring in the dry storage area had a large gap between two floor types which created a lip and a gap which debris and dirt were accumulated in. Two chunks of flooring were missing and a large section under the shelving was lifted off the floor;* The flooring in multiple areas of the main kitchen, including the office area, had cracks, gouges, scratches and/or seams that were pulling apart which allowed dirt and debris to accumulate. The need to ensure the kitchen was kept clean and in good repair was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 4 (Dietary Services Manager) on 09/09/24. The staff acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
Repair or Replacement-kitchen window screen1. Will be repaired by Maintenance Manager2. Dining Manager will ensure all items needing repaired are addressed with Maintenance Manager3. Maintenance Manager will inspect monthly with a monthly inspection list. 4. ED to monitor for completion during weekly 1:1 with both managers. -Water leak from top of dishwasher1. Maintenance Manager to contact repair company to repair this leaking pipe.2. Dining Manager to ensure items needing repaired are addressed with Maintenance Manager3.Maintenance Manager will inspect monthly with a monthly inspection list.4. ED to monitor for completion during weekly 1:1 with both managers.-Double Countertop Soup Warmer1. Replacements have been ordered and soup warmers disposed of.2. Dining Manager will ensure all items needing repaired or replaced are addressed with Maintenance Manager 3. Maintenance Manager will notify ED if replacement of item is needed.4. ED to monitor for completion of this purchase and will have weekly 1:1 meetings with both managers.-Cutting Boards1. Cutting Boards have been replaced with new professional grade boards.2. Dining Manager to ensure items needing repaired/replaced are being addressed with Maintenance Manager.3. Maintenance Manager to notify ED if replacement of items is necessary.4. ED to monitor for completion of this purchase and will have weekly meetings with both managers-Plastic Bins(containing dry goods)1. New plastic bins have been ordered to replace the aged ones2. Item was added to the Dining Managers checklist to ensure bins are not damaged or stained.3. Dining Manager will inspect these monthly and as needed.4. ED to ensure that Dining Manager is completing his weekly/monthly checklists with 1:1 weekly meetings.CLEANING AND SANITATION1. Staff will clean all spills, splatters debris, dust, black matter and grease from the air conditioning unit/heating unit, as well as the pipes and flooring behind the dish machine, floor drains, spice shelf and drawers, floors throughout the kitchen and dry storage, exterior of refridgerator and freezer doors, ice machine, and trash cans. 2. Daily/Weekly/Monthly cleaning lists have been updated to prevent violation from reoccuring.3. Cleaning list will be checked/evaluated daily/weekly/monthly as well as daily rounding by alternating managers. 4. Dining Service Manager will be responsible to see that tasklist/cleaning lists are completed daily/weekly/monthly while the ED will monitor Dining Service Manager weekly during 1:1 to assure proper cleaning and sanitationis complete as well as task/cleaning lists. Repair or Replacement -kitchen floor1. Will be repaired by Maintenance Manager with the assistance of the Regional Maintenance Manager and COO of Lenity. 2. ED, Kristine Smith, will ensure all items needing repaired/replaced are addressed with Maintenance Manager 3. Maintenance Manager will inspect monthly with the Dining Service Manager to ensure kitchen floor repairs are done in a timely manner. 4. ED to monitor for completion during weekly 1:1 with the MM.