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The Manor: Food Safety Violations Found - VT

Healthcare Facility
The Manor, Inc.
Morrisville, VT  ·  3/5 stars

Federal inspectors touring the facility's kitchen on November 25 found rotting lettuce in the walk-in refrigerator alongside uncovered celery and raw chicken sitting in its own juices. Two large containers of Dannon yogurt had expired 11 days earlier. A container of pasta salad was one day past expiration.

The staff member confirmed that expired and rotting items should have been discarded and that refrigerated food should be covered. But when confronted with an open package of 14 hot dogs with no date label, the employee repackaged them with that day's date rather than disposing of them.

"I don't know how long items in the fridge should be in there for," the staff member told inspectors.

The kitchen violations extended beyond spoiled food. Debris coated the floor under the steam table and scattered across a cart holding breakfast cereals, with clean dishes stored directly underneath the mess. Six muffin containers sat unwashed on the supposedly clean dish rack.

A microwave used for food preparation hadn't been cleaned, with visible debris inside. The spatula container held crumbs and debris. A storage container marked for oats and fry mix was covered in dust.

Two fans in the dish room were "coated with dust and debris," according to the inspection report. A shelf holding cooking wine, vinegar, and sesame oil was sticky with an unidentified substance.

The facility's own food safety policy, dating to January 2000, requires all food to be "clearly labeled and dated when opened" and stored covered in refrigerated areas. It mandates that "expired or spoiled food must be discarded immediately."

The staff member acknowledged that floors should be cleaned nightly, confirming the widespread sanitary failures inspectors documented throughout the kitchen that serves all residents.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for The Manor, Inc. from 2025-11-25 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Editorial Standards & Data Disclosure

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.

Plan of correction: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to state survey agencies and those responses may not be reflected in CMS data at the time of publication. The absence of a plan of correction in our data does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken are encouraged to contact the facility directly or their state survey agency.

Corrections may have occurred: Inspection reports reflect conditions observed on the date of the survey. Facilities may have implemented corrections, staffing changes, additional training, or other remediation since the report was issued. We report what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.

Editorial process: Inspection findings are extracted from CMS source documents and synthesized using AI, reviewed for factual accuracy against the original report by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: September 19, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

The Manor, Inc. in Morrisville, VT was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 25, 2025.

Two large containers of Dannon yogurt had expired 11 days earlier.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at The Manor, Inc.?
Two large containers of Dannon yogurt had expired 11 days earlier.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Morrisville, VT, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from The Manor, Inc. or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 475057.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check The Manor, Inc.'s history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.