The Golden Apple

Observed cube steak being stored in vanilla ice cream containers in RIF. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will be purchasing food grade containers to put cube steak in in the RIF.

Observed unpasteurized eggs being used in the facility. PIC stated that they make large quantities of egg at one time to serve residents. CA: Pasteurized eggs or egg products shall be substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of: (i) Foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Béarnaise sauce, mayonnaise, meringue, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages, he requirement in paragraph 2(ii) of this subsection does not apply if:(i) The raw eggs are combined immediately before cooking for one consumer’s serving at a single meal, cooked to 145°F (63°C) for 15 seconds, and served immediately, such as an omelet, soufflé, or scrambled eggs; (ii) The raw eggs are combined as an ingredient immediately before baking and the eggs are thoroughly cooked to a ready-to-eat form, such as a cake, muffin, or bread. PIC will purchase egg products that are specifically labeled pasteurized.

Observed dry rice being stored in an old cheese balls container. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC removed dry rice from old cheese balls container and placed the rice in a food grade container.

Observed PIC state the eggs (with no label) in the RIC before entering main kitchen area from dining area are regular eggs from the store. Informed PIC that only pasteurized eggs are allowed at this facility due to it being a highly susceptible population. COS PIC discarded eggs and will be purchasing pasteurized eggs from an approved source ASAP.

Observed orange build up in medium size ice machine in front area before entering main kitchen area. PIC will clean and sanitize medium size ice machine in front area before entering main kitchen area by today.

Observed no choking posters posted in public view in middle dining area and back dining area that is utilized daily by consumers for eating. PIC will have choking posters posted in public view in middle dining area and back dining area that is utilized daily by consumers for eating by today.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in an area that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will ensure that most recent report will be posted today in an area that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed ice scooper placed on type of medium size ice machine in area before entering main kitchen area. PIC will have ice scooper cleaned and sanitized. PIC will store ice scooper properly near medium size ice machine in area before entering main kitchen area.

Observed expired chlorine test strips dated 05/17 in cabinet near 3 compartment sink. PICN will be purchasing more chlorine test strips ASAP.

Observed light bulb not working properly and without protective shielding in disaster room where food items are stored. COS PIC repaired light bulb and will place protective shielding over light bulb in disaster room where food items are stored.

Observed no protective shielding over light bulb in dry storage area when entering main kitchen area from dining area. PIC will have protective shielding put over light bulb in dry storage area when entering main kitchen area from dining area.