Milford Center: Food Safety Violations - DE
The contamination posed risks of foodborne illness to residents, according to the inspection report.
On September 15 at 8:29 AM, inspectors documented that "numerous ceiling tiles in the dry food storage room had a variety of different sized black and gray circular areas, which appeared to be mold." The mold was specifically located in the corners of the tiles.
Less than an hour later, inspectors discovered additional contamination in the kitchen's beverage system. At 9:17 AM, they found that "the clear plastic tubing that connected the kitchen juice machine to the beverage dispenser contained several areas of a blackish gray substance that appeared to be mold."
The facility failed to store and prepare food according to professional standards designed to prevent foodborne illness, inspectors concluded.
The nursing home administrator, quality manager, and director of nursing were all present when inspectors reviewed their findings during an exit conference on September 23.
The contamination violated federal food safety requirements that nursing homes procure food from approved sources and handle it in ways that protect residents from illness. Mold in food storage and preparation areas can contaminate food products and beverages served to vulnerable elderly residents.
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint, though the specific nature of the complaint was not detailed in the available report. Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain sanitary conditions throughout their food service operations to protect resident health and safety.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Milford Center from 2025-11-17 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.
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MILFORD CENTER in MILFORD, DE was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 17, 2025.
The contamination posed risks of foodborne illness to residents, according to the inspection report.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.