F 0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
F812
Residents Affected - Many
Abreviations: lbs- pounds, DM- Dietary Mananger, Admin- Administrator, DD- Dietary Director
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve
food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 2 of 2 kitchens (Kitchen A, Kitchen
B) reviewed for proper protocols.
1.
The facility failed to ensure stored foods are properly labeled and dated putting residents at risk for
foodborne illness.
2.
The facility failed to ensure proper temperature of hot and cold food items putting residents at risk for
foodborne illness.
3.
The facility failed to serve residents food that was at the proper holding temperature putting residents at risk
for foodborne illness.
Findings Include:
Observation of Facility Fridge A in Kitchen A on 8/21/2023 at 11:16AM revealed the following:
1.
5lb container of garlic opened with no open date
2.
5lb container of jalapenos opened with no open date
3.
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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
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675904
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Windflower Health Center
5500 SW 9th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
5lb container yellow mustard opened with no open date
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
4.
5lb container tartar sauce opened with no open date, expired on 7/30/2023
Residents Affected - Many
Observation of hot holding temperatures on the facility steam table in Kitchen B on 8/21/2023 at 11:38AM
taken by surveyor revealed the following:
1.
ham and cheese sandwiches, 55 degrees Fahrenheit
2.
premade pureed packaged vegetables, 120 degrees Fahrenheit
3.
vegetable soup, 127 Degrees Fahrenheit
4.
ham and cheese sandwiches 2nd tray, 50 degrees Fahrenheit
Observation of the Facility Fridge B in Kitchen B on 8/31/2023 at 11:51AM revealed the temperature to be
52 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observation of the Facility Fridge B in Kitchen B on 8/31/2023 at 12:09PM revealed the temperatures of the
food items inside the fridge taken by surveyor: pickles were 42 degrees Fahrenheit, mixed fruit was 45
degrees Fahrenheit and cheese slices were 44 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observation of the Facility Fridge B in Kitchen B on 8/31/2023 at 12:13PM revealed the temperature to be
56.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interview with DM on 8/21/2023 at 11:59AM, the DM was asked what the protocol is for foods do not come
to the correct temperature at the steam table and DM stated, We put it in the microwave to warm it up.
When asked if the DM thought the food on the steam table that was not temping appropriately was safe to
serve to residents DM stated No, it's not safe. The DM stated, Part of the problem is when we open the
fridge the temperature drops. When asked if the DM is familiar with the facility's policies and procedures for
the kitchen, the DM said Yes I've had training on them. The foods that were not holding appropriate
temperature was served to residents.
In an Interview with the Admin on 8/21/2023 at 12:34PM, the Admin was asked what the process is for
receiving food for mealtimes, Admin stated it comes here from across the street in insulated carts and goes
on the steam table to reheat to the proper temperature. When asked what a negative outcome would be of
food not reaching the correct temperature and being served to residents Admin stated, they could get a
bellyache, diarrhea or get sick.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675904
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675904
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Windflower Health Center
5500 SW 9th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
In an Interview with the DD on 8/21/2023 at 3:00PM, the DD was asked what a negative outcome would be
of food not reaching the correct temperature and being served to residents and the DD stated, They would
get sick. When asked if DD is familiar with the facility's policies and procedures for the kitchen, DD said Yes.
Record Review of the facility policy for Receiving and Storage dated 2014 reflected, Refrigerated foods
must be stored below 41 degrees unless otherwise specified by law. The policy reflected, acceptable
ranges are 35 degrees to 40 degrees for refrigerators. The policy also reflected all food shall be
appropriately dated to ensure proper rotation by expiration dates. Received dates (dates of delivery) will be
marked on cases and on individual items removed from cases for storage. Use by dates will be completed
with expiration dates on all prepared food in refrigerators. Expiration dates on unopened food will be
observed and use by dates indicated once food is opened. The policy reflected supervisors will be
responsible for ensuring food items in pantry, refrigerators, and freezers are not expired or past perish
dates.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675904
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