Carewest George Boyack - Food

A food staff member in the Level 2 dining area was observed assisting multiple residents with serving, plating, and handling food without performing hand hygiene between residents., , - All staff assisting residents in the dining rooms must perform hand hygiene between each resident to prevent food contamination, particularly for those with food allergies., , *Not observed at the time of this inspection.

Scratched and worn cabinets were observed in the serving kitchens., , - Please repair or replace to ensure smooth, non-absorbent and easy-to-clean surface., , The operator reported that kitchen cabinets are scheduled for replacement in the future. In the short term, a protective varnish should be applied to maintain a smooth, non-absorbent, and easy-to-clean surface.

Food stains and dirt were observed on clean plates in the 2nd and 3rd serving kitchens as well as the main kitchen., , - Please ensure all kitchen utensils are properly cleaned and protected from contamination in serving and main kitchen areas., , - Additionally, all clean plates and food utensils must be thoroughly dried before storage to ensure compliance with food safety procedures.