Muirfield a Home for the Elderly

Food quality controls and rejected damaged goods

General Food Service: All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations of expired food items and food not being stored correctly to prevent contamination or bacterial growth which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

Rapid-growth perishable foods must be covered

General Food Service: All readily perishable foods or beverages capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth of micro-organisms which can cause food infections or food intoxications shall be stored in covered containers at appropriate temperatures. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations of food being stored without appropriate dates and spaghetti to be served for lunch stored at room temperature which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

Certified administrator requirements and substitute coverage

Based on interviews and records review, the licensee did not ensure the facility has an active certified Administrator. Administrator Orlando Carpio’s administrator certificate expired 11/8/2022. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.