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KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
DIRECTOR OF DIETARY SERVICES
Tag No.: A0620
Based on surveyor observation and staff interview, it has been determined that the hospital failed to comply with aspects related to the food service operation in accordance with their policy of daily management of dietary services.
Findings are as follows:
The following was observed on 3/21/2016 at 9:00 AM and 3/22/2016 at 1:20 PM.
* The hot line cook's reach-in freezer had a visible accumulation dried food debris /matter on the handle and door.
* The food preparation area contains 2 stainless steel work tables measuring approximately 12 feet in length with drawers with a shelf underneath the counters. The drawer handles and doors and shelving had a visible accumulation of dried food debris/matter.
* The door handle to the upright warming unit had a heavy accumulation of grease, which coated the hand after being touched.
* Ten stainless steel mixing bowls were observed, bowl side up, on one of the stainless steel shelves.
Observation on 3/22/2016 at approximately 1:30 PM of the cooks refrigerator (in front of the cooking equipment) revealed a tray containing approximately 12 slices of cooked turkey breast each measuring approximately 2 inches thick. A label, placed on the plastic wrap covering the turkey indicated a use by date of 3/21/2016.
Additionally, a stainless steel container was observed to contain 12 slices of green pepper, which were slimy to the touch. The green peppers were again observed on 3/23/2016 at 8:20 AM.
When questioned at this time, the cook's helper (Staff A) stated that it is their policy that food should be discarded by the date on the label (3 days after preparation). He was unable to explain why the turkey was still in use.
On 3/23/2016 at 9:15 AM, a walk through of the kitchen was conducted in the persence of the Clinical Nutrition Manager and Food Service Operations Manager where the above soiled items were again observed. The Food Service Operations Manager was unable to explain why the above items were not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris or that the mixing bowls were not covered or inverted.