The pantry where staff prepare food for residents also contained brown stains on the countertop and red and brown stains inside both the refrigerator and freezer, according to the inspection report.
Inspectors documented a coffee carafe with dried coffee caked at the bottom sitting alongside a water-stained ice bucket and ice scoop on the counter. The coffee machine and ice machine both showed rust, while calcium buildup covered the ice machine, sink fixtures, and the inside of the sink.
The administrator and director of nursing told inspectors during a January 30 interview that both dietary and housekeeping staff were responsible for cleaning the pantry.
The administrator said she would investigate the matter.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to store food in clean, sanitary environments and follow professional standards for food preparation and distribution. The facility's failure to maintain basic cleanliness in the food storage area put residents at risk for foodborne illness.
The inspection found the facility failed to ensure proper food storage conditions in one of the three floors inspectors examined. The violations were classified as having minimal harm or potential for actual harm affecting few residents.
Parkhouse Rehabilitation and Nursing Center operates as a skilled nursing facility serving elderly and disabled residents who depend on the facility for all their meals and nutrition needs.
Full Inspection Report
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