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THE PILLARS OF BILOXI |
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2279 ATKINSON ROAD |
BILOXI |
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2019-05-15 |
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Based on facility policy reviews, observations, and staff interviews the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food under sanitary conditions for 117 of 121 residents who receive food from dietary services in the facility. Specifically, food was improperly stored in the walk-in freezer, and prepared without staff wearing appropriate hair covers in the facility's kitchen. The facility reported a census of 121 at the time of the survey, with four (4) residents received tube feedings. Findings Include: The Staff Attire policy, Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual, HCSG Policy 024, dated 9/17, read Policy Statement: All employees wear approved attire for the performance of their duties .Procedures: 1. All staff members will have their hair off the shoulders, confined in a hair net or cap, and facial hair properly restrained. The Food Storage: Cold Foods policy, Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual, HCSG Policy 019, dated 9/17, read Policy Statement: All Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods, frozen and refrigerated will be appropriately stored in accordance with guidelines of the FDA Food Code .Procedures .5. All foods will be stored wrapped or in covered containers, labeled dated, and arranged in a manner to prevent cross contamination. Observation on 5/12/19 at 9:01 AM, in the kitchen, revealed Dietary Aide (DA) #1 with facial hair on his chin approximately 0.25-0.50 inch in length. The DA was working in the food preparation area of the kitchen and plating fruit for lunch without wearing a facial hair cover. Observation on 5/12/19 at 9:20 AM, in the kitchen, revealed the Lead Supervisor (LS) who had a beard approximately 0.25-0.50 inch in length. The LS was working in the food preparation area of the kitchen not wearing a facial hair cover. Observation on 5/12/19 at 9:30 AM, in the kitchen, revealed the Dietary Manager (DM) who had a beard approximately 0.25-0.50 inch in length. The DM was also working in the food preparation area of the kitchen not wearing a facial hair cover. Observation on 5/12/19 at 9:20 AM, at the walk-in freezer, revealed an ice build-up that prevented the door from closing properly. The ice was approximately one (1) inch wide and three (3) inches in length. There was also ice and frost build-up on the left side of the door entering the freezer. The build-up was approximately two (2) inches thick and ran approximately 18-20 inches in length form the inside corner of the unit to approximately two-three inches into the doorway. The ice build-up was preventing the freezer door from completely closing. The freezer temperature was not affected. Additional observations in the freezer on 5/12/19 at 9:23 AM, revealed a 10 pound (lb.) box of sandwich steaks contaminated by the ice build-up located on the left side of the cooling unit that had dripped down onto the open box of meat. There was also an open box containing six 5.33-ounce frozen beef patty fritters which had freezer burn. The LS disposed of the boxes and contents at the time of the observation. On 5/12/19 at 1:40 PM, an interview with the DM was conducted. The DM confirmed he was not wearing a facial hair cover while in the food preparation area of the kitchen. The DM also confirmed LS and DA #1 were not wearing facial hair covers in the food preparation areas and should have been. The DM stated both staff members were educated on the wearing of facial hair restraints. |
2020-09-01 |