Inspection Findings:
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, and to ensure meals were served at appropriate temperatures and were palatable, in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules, OAR 333-150-000. Findings include, but are not limited to:Observation of the kitchen on 1/26/23 at 11:45 am through 1:45 pm revealed the following deficiencies:a. An accumulation of food spills, splatters, loose food and trash debris, dirt, dust, black matter and grease was visible on or underneath the following:* Dining room beverage area;* Kitchen drains;* Interior and exterior of metal drawers;* Ceiling fire sprinklers and vents;* Interior and exterior of microwave;* Stove/grill/oven knobs, doors, interior, exterior;* Metal table and surrounding area beside grill/stove;* Hood above grill/stove with large accumulation of dirt/grease debris on removable vent covers;* Open shelving throughout kitchen;* Industrial mixer; * Large can opener housing;* Fans by prep/cooking/serving area;* Light fixtures and areas of ceiling;* Window seal;* Pipes and light/electrical outlet covers behind stove;* Interior and exterior of plastic drawers throughout kitchen;* Exterior of blender:* Exterior of trash cans with heavy build up of dirt/debris;* Reach in refrigerators and freezer handles, exterior and interiors;* Top of ice machine with thick layer of dust;* Plate warmer interior and exterior; and* Top of service area across from stove/grill.b. The following areas were found in need of repair:* Dishwasher hood vent rusted and with dust buildup;* Multiple light fixtures broken/cracked;* Industrial and counter top mixer with exposed metal and rusted areas;* Multiple metal shelves with damage and/or rust;* Wooden shelves with damage/exposed wood and not smooth/cleanable surfaces;* Cooling fans in walk in with dust buildup;* Cabinets and counter tops by and near beverage station in dining room with damage;* Open shelving and counter top of steam table with missing or damage to shelves causing an un-cleanable surface;* Vents/fire sprinklers in kitchen with dust/dirt build up;* Open style bait/snap pest trap in dry good storage and under prep/service table;* Interior refrigerator shelving with areas of pealing and exposed metal which was covered in a rust type substance;* Missing outlet cover in dry good storage;* Gaps in some of the sprinkler mounts; and* Coffee closet with multiple damaged shelves and place in floor with laminate flooring missing exposing under floor.c. Food items found in refrigerator and freezers that were not covered/sealed to prevent potential contamination.d. Multiple cutting boards found to be heavily scored and/or stained.e. Salad dressings not labeled with use by date, and multiple potentially hazardous food items past their use by dates.f. Kitchen staff storing personal food items in walk in cooler.Staff 2 (New Dietary Manager) and Staff 3 (Previous Dietary Manager) toured the kitchen with the Surveyor on 1/26/23. They acknowledged the above areas needing cleaning and repair. At approximately 1:00 pm, the Surveyor reviewed areas of concern with Staff 1 (Executive Director). Staff 1 acknowledged the areas of concerns.
Plan of Correction:
a. An accumulation of food spills, splatters, loose food and trash debris, dirt, dust, black matter, and grease was visible on or underneath the following:1. *Dining room beverage area, the shelf will be removed and the legs will be replaced with stainless steel by 03/15/2023*Kitchen drains will be cleaned by 03/15/2023*Interior and exterior of metal drawers will be emptied and cleaned appropriately by 03/15/2023*Celiling fire sprinklers and vents have been cleaned as of 02/09/2023 *Interior and exterior of microwave, the microwave was replaced on 02/08/2023*Stove/grill/oven knobs, doors, interior and exterior will be deep by cleaned 02/28/2023*Metal table and the surrounding area beside the grill/stove, the table has been removed and the area will be deep cleaned by 03/15/2023*Hood above the grill/stove with a large accumulation of dirt/grease debris on removable vent covers, vent covers were deep cleaned on 01/27/2023*Open shelving throughout the kitchen will be deep cleaned or replaced by 03/15/2023*Industrial mixer was removed from service on 02/09/2023*Large can opener housing was been deep cleaned on 01/27/2023*Fans by prep/cooking/serving area have been removed along with the freestanding air conditioner on 02/10/2023 and the area will be deep cleaned by 03/15/2023*Light fixtures and areas of the ceiling, all light fixtures have either been repaired and cleaned or replaced as of 02/10/2023, the ceiling will be deep cleaned and painted by 03/15/2023*Window seal will be deep cleaned by 03/15/2023*Pipes and light/electrical outlet covers behind the stove will be deep cleaned by 03/15/2023*Interior and exterior of plastic drawers throughout the kitchen will be removed as of 03/15/2023*Exterior of the blender has been deep cleaned as of 02/10/2023*Exterior of trash cans with a heavy build-up of dirt/debris, cans will be replaced with metal easy clean cans by 03/15/2023*Reach-in refrigerators and freezer handles, exterior and interior, handles have been replaced on reach-in as of 02/09/2023 and both appliances will be deep cleaned by 03/15/2023*Top of the ice machine with a thick layer of dust, has been deep cleaned as of 02/10/2023*Plate warmer interior and exterior will be deep cleaned by 03/15/2023*Top of the service area across from the stove/grill will be decluttered and deep cleaned by 03/15/20232. Awaiting quotes for an outside contracted one-time deep cleaning of the area and a weekly cleaning checklist will be implemented with kitchen staff in coordination with housekeeping to complete the weekly deep cleaning of mentioned areas.3. Weekly by Dietary Manager and monthly with Dietary Manager and Administrator4. Administratorb. Areas needing repair.1. *Appointment scheduled with an HVAC company to review the Dishwasher hood vent as of 02/10/2023*All light fixtures have been either replaced or fixed as of 02/10/2023*Industrial and countertop mixers have been removed from service as of 02/09/2023.*Metal shelves will all be replaced or repaired, and all wood shelves in the kitchen will be removed and replaced with stainless steel by 03/15/2023*Cooling fans in the walk-in will be cleaned by Maintenance by 03/15/2023*Cabinets and countertop by and near the beverage station in dining room with damage, area will be cleaned and repaired by 03/15/2023*Open shelving and countertop of steam table with missing or damaged to shelfs causing an uncleanable surface, countertop and shelving will be repaired/replaced by 02/18/2023*Vents/fire sprinklers in kitchen with dust and dirt build-up will be cleaned be deep cleaned by 03/15/2023 *Snap pest traps have been removed as of 01/27/2023*Shelving in the interior refrigerator have been replaced as of 02/10/2023*Missing outlet cover in dry goods storage was replaced on 01/27/2023*Gaps in sprinkler mounts will be repaired by 03/15/2023*Coffee closet with multiple damaged shelves and place in the floor with laminate floor missing, flooring, and shelving replaced or repaired as of 02/10/2023c. Food items in refrigerators or freezers not covered/sealed to prevent potential contamination, foods items will be covered/sealed per OHA Food Sanitation Rules as reviewed on 02/14/2023 with dietary staff and containers for storage will be replaced if needed by 03/15/2023d. Multiple cutting boards were found to be heavily scored or stained, cutting boards have been disposed of and new ones have been put in service as of 02/08/2023e. Salad dressings not labeled with a use-by date and multiple potentially hazardous food items past their used-by dates, food items will now be labeled with used-by-day using sticker including all opened or partially used items and dates will be reviewed daily, OHA Food Sanitation Rules discussed with dietary staff on 02/14/2023f. Kitchen staff storing personal food items in the walk-in cooler, concern was discussed in a recent staff meeting on 02/14/2023, staff understand that personal food items can't be kept in kitchen 2. Kitchen staff will notify Dietary Manager when they notice areas needing repair and Dietary Manager will notify Maintenance by completing a "Request for Maintenance" form. Items in refrigerators and freezers will be audited weekly for used-by dates and to review if food is covered/sealed by Dietary Manager. The Dietary Manager will also inspect cutting boards monthly during the walk through. 3. All areas will be inspected monthly by Dietary Manager, Maintenance, and Administrator.4. Administrator