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Unger Park Post Acute: Dishwasher Sanitation Failures - OH

Healthcare Facility
Unger Park Post Acute
Bucyrus, OH  ·  2/5 stars

Inspectors who visited on April 30 reviewed temperature logs going back to February and found the same problem meal after meal, week after week. The dishwasher's rinse cycle, which should reach at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit to sanitize dishes, consistently fell short. Temperatures of 173, 174, 175, 176, 178, and 179 degrees appeared repeatedly in the logs across February, March, and April, none of them meeting the threshold.

The problem wasn't just low temperatures. Entries were missing entirely. The April log showed no rinse temperatures recorded for supper on five separate dates, no lunch temperature on April 9, and no temperatures at all for any meal on April 23. March had a gap at supper on the 24th.

A staff member identified in the report only as Employee 135 confirmed both findings during an interview on April 29. The logs had missing temperatures. The recorded temperatures were below the minimums for sanitizing. Nobody disputed it.

The facility's own sanitation policy, revised in November 2022, sets the rinse temperature requirement at 180 degrees. A separate kitchen infection control policy states that dishwashing must meet temperature and sanitation standards.

The inspection was triggered by a complaint, assigned complaint number 2645697. CMS rated the level of harm as minimal, with some residents affected.

What the logs don't show is how many meals were served on inadequately sanitized dishes before anyone noticed, or whether anyone would have noticed at all without the complaint.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Unger Park Post Acute from 2026-04-30 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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Last verified: September 6, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

UNGER PARK POST ACUTE in BUCYRUS, OH was cited for violations during a health inspection on April 30, 2026.

Inspectors who visited on April 30 reviewed temperature logs going back to February and found the same problem meal after meal, week after week.

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 UNGER PARK POST ACUTE?
Inspectors who visited on April 30 reviewed temperature logs going back to February and found the same problem meal after meal, week after week.
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 BUCYRUS, OH, (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 UNGER PARK POST ACUTE 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 365619.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check UNGER PARK POST ACUTE'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.