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Based on observation and interview, the hospital food service director failed to ensure the daily management of the dietary services which included dating of potentially hazardous foods stored in the refrigerator to prevent the potential of food borne illness.

Findings:

During a tour on 4/15/10 at 10:00 AM of the kitchen, an observation of the meat refrigerator was conducted. There was an approximately 24 inch by 12 inch pan of shrimp and vegetables on the shelf, that was not dated with the date that it was cooled down and placed in the refrigerator.

In a concurrent interview with two dietary staff members, they acknowledged that the pan of shrimp and vegetables should have been dated, and the pan was removed by the staff.

This is a repeat deficiency.