Pruitthealth - Old Capitol
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0812
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policies titled Labeling, Dating, and Storage, the facility failed to ensure that food was properly labeled and stored. This deficient practice had
the potential to place the 88 residents receiving nutrition and hydration from the kitchen at increased risk of foodborne illness.Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Labeling, Dating, and Storage, dated 11/11/2022, revealed the Policy Statement stated, It is the policy of [Company Name] for all partners who assist in handling, preparing, serving, and storing food and beverage items to follow the proper procedures for labeling, dating, and storage to ensure proper food safety. The Procedure section stated 1. Food and beverage items will have an identifying label as well as a received date and opened date, as applicable: for items prepared onsite, a 'use by' date will also be indicated. 2. Foods will be stored in their original or approved container and, if opened, shall be wrapped tightly with film, foil, etc. 3. Bulk food dispensing utensils (scoops) shall be stored: a. In a clean, protected location, if the scoops are used only with a food that is not a time/temperature controlled for safety food. 4. Food and beverage items will be discarded according to guidance from a government agency such as the USDA [United States Department of Agriculture] and FDA [Food and Drug Administration]; an example of approved guidance is attached to this policy. Observations during a tour of the kitchen, on 9/19/2025 from 8:15 am through 9:30 am, with the Dietary Manager (DM) revealed:Observation of the walk-in freezer: One bag of diced pepper, opened and undated. One bag of waffles, opened and undated. Observation of the walk-in cooler revealed One half of a block of butter, unlabeled and undated. Two bags of shredded cheese, opened and unlabeled. One bag of cooked chicken fajita in a small, tall plastic container with a discard date of 9/13/2025.Observation of a large floor bin containing dry rice revealed that the lid was not secured, exposing the rice to the environment. The Dietary Manager closed the lid and stated that the rice was exposed to the environment and that she would discard the rice.In an interview on 9/19/2025 at 9:45 am, the DM reported that her expectations were for the staff to monitor for food labeling per each shift and discard expired food items.
She stated that the dietary staff had received training on food labeling and dating, and she planned to re-educate them.
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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If continuation sheet
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PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL in LOUISVILLE, GA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LOUISVILLE, GA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.