Sunplex Sub-acute Center
SUNPLEX SUB-ACUTE CENTER in OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — inspection on July 17, 2024.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Findings included:
A review of the facility's policy Food Storage, revised 07/11/2024, revealed, Fresh vegetables should be checked and sorted for ripeness .should be inspected for decay .dry products should be kept in tightly sealed containers .
A review of the facility's policy Infection Prevention and Control, dated 10/6/2017, revealed, The goals of the infection prevention and control program are to: A.
Decrease the risk of infection to residents and personnel . C.
Identify and correct problems relating to infection prevention and control practices .D.
Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations related to infection and prevention .
On 07/14/24 at 9:07 AM, during an interview and observation of the kitchen with the Cook, there were three (3) green bell peppers that had soft, pliable spots and areas of white biological growth.
There were 15 containers of seasonings that were not closed, and the seasonings were exposed.
The [NAME] acknowledged the overly ripe bell peppers and the exposed seasonings.
The [NAME] reported she was unaware the produce was over-ripe and reported she and the Dietary Manager (DM) were responsible for maintaining food quality in the kitchen.
On 07/15/24 at 11:14 AM, during an observation, the [NAME] picked up a glove from the floor and placed it on a food prep table where pureed tomatoes and sandwiches were being prepared.
On 07/15/24 at 11:16 AM, in an interview with the Cook, she acknowledged that she had picked up a glove off the floor and placed it on the food prep table.
The cook stated she knew food was being prepared on the table, but she did not want to place the glove back into the container with clean gloves.
She confirmed the floor was considered dirty and the glove should have been discarded appropriately.
On 07/15/24 at 1:24 PM, an interview with the DM revealed she was aware of the issues regarding spoiled peppers, exposed seasonings, and the [NAME] placing a glove on the food prep table from the floor.
The DM stated it was the responsibility of the cook and herself to make sure spoiled foods were discarded.
The DM reported whoever opened an item should make sure it was not left open, with the contents exposed.
The DM stated she expected spoiled foods to be discarded and the seasonings to be closed.
She also stated she expected items that were picked up off of the floor are discarded appropriately.
255244
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 255244 B.
Wing 07/17/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center 6520 Sunscope Drive Ocean Springs, MS 39564