Observations
Based on the physical plant inspection, the facility failed to keep frozen food at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit in one of three freezers.The findings include:The physical plant inspection was conducted on November 8, 2013, at approximately 1:30 PM. The facility failed to keep the frozen food in the dining room freezer at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermometer in the dining room freezer registered 30 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Additional readings taken on November 8, 2013, at 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, were also above 0 degrees Fahrenheit.The facility's cook confirmed the findings.
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Plan of Correction
The thermometer was replaced on 11/8/13 and monitored for accuracy. However, there appeared to be an additional issue with the freezer; the vendor was called and the freezer was repaired on 11/12/13. All foods were moved to a different freezer on 11/8/13 to avoid possible spoilage. The temperature is monitored, charted, and initialled on a daily basis by staff. this log is in the Cook's office. Any variance in the temperature that exceeds the regulations(above 0 degrees) will be immediately reported to the Residential Director and the Cook who will, in turn, contact the vendor for repair. Additionally, the freezer equipment is checked by the vendor on a yearly, or as needed, basis.
Person(s) Responsible: Residential Director, Cook, Weekend House Managers, and Lead House Manager
Timeframe for completion: 12/12/13 |