Complaint·May 16, 2025

Allegation: Food Service Personnel are performing duties in an unsanitary manner - The reporting party (RP) alleges that kitchen staff do not practice proper food handling standards, do not wash dishes thoroughly, and do not wear hair nets while performing their duties as food service staff. LPA conducted a tour of the facility kitchen which revealed the following: Kitchen equipment - Commercial refrigerators, and freezers and food warmer, were observed as working properly, daily logs show refrigerators kept at minimum internal temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit, freezers kept at minimum internal temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Food Warmer was observed at minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. However, commercial dishwasher temperature gauge was unreadable, and daily dishwashing temperatures are not logged by staff . Work area sanitation - Serving dishes, glasses, eating utensils, etc... were observed as thoroughly cleaned and free of food debris. Kitchen floors, Food storage areas, internal compartments of refrigerators, freezers, and food warmers were observed as clean, free of dirt, grime, spillage, rodents, vermin, or insects. Food service staff hygiene - All food service staff were observed wearing hairnets. However, two (2) of a total three (3) food service staff working in the kitchen were observed as not wearing gloves . Cross Contamination Prevention - All meats and vegetables observed as properly stored, food prep surfaces were observed as clean; food storage containers were securely closed. Based on LPA observations and interviews, staff failed to provide required food service service sanitation practices . Therefore, the allegation is deemed SUBSTANTIATED at this time. Exit interview conducted, and report provided. Deficiencies cited on LIC9099D.